Kwun SunCheol
Kwun SunCheol is a Korean artist with 202 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $4,334. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Kwun SunCheol is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,416; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 172 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kwun SunCheol work is $4,334.
The median Kwun SunCheol painting sells for $5,250 across 146 lots.
The median Kwun SunCheol work on paper sells for $664 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kwun SunCheol paintings typically sell for $1,254–$4,901 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Kwun SunCheol paintings typically sell for $4,343–$13,757 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 173 | $5,250†‡ | $96,650‡ | 84.4% | 2026-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $664†‡ | $5,464‡ | 95.5% | 2021-06-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $49,259‡ | $96,650‡ | — | 2017-11-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $1,254–$4,901†‡ | $2,251†‡ | $28,863‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $4,343–$13,757†‡ | $7,919†‡ | $72,119‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $22,254–$46,512‡ | $33,210‡ | $96,650‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $536–$1,537†‡ | $642†‡ | $2,765‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $520–$1,261†‡ | $740†‡ | $5,464‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $96,650‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $72,119‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $5,464‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,765‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kwun SunCheol worth?
Across 172 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kwun SunCheol work is $4,334. The median Kwun SunCheol painting sells for $5,250 across 146 lots. The median Kwun SunCheol work on paper sells for $664 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kwun SunCheol paintings typically sell for $1,254–$4,901 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kwun SunCheol paintings typically sell for $4,343–$13,757 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Kwun SunCheol painting?
Based on 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kwun SunCheol painting is $5,250. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Kwun SunCheol's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kwun SunCheol painting is $96,650. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kwun SunCheol work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kwun SunCheol work on paper is $664. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Kwun SunCheol's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kwun SunCheol work on paper is $5,464. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Kwun SunCheol painting?
Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kwun SunCheol painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,251, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Kwun SunCheol painting?
Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kwun SunCheol painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,919, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Kwun SunCheol's auction record?
Kwun SunCheol's auction record is $96,650, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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