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# Lee DooShik

## What is Lee DooShik’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 199 auction results for Lee DooShik at 3 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,763 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,574–$3,184, n=12). The auction record is $11,441 for Untitled (2025, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1993 | Acrylic on canvas | $11,441 | K-Auction | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Festival, 1993 | Acrylic on canvas | $9,436 | K-Auction | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | 무제, 1994 | Acrylic on canvas | $7,918 | K-Auction | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2007 | Acrylic on canvas | $7,711 | K-Auction | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | 축제, 1995 | Acrylic on canvas | $6,010 | K-Auction | May 2024 |
| 6 | Festival, 2011 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,948 | K-Auction | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | 대지의 힘, 1991 | Acrylic on canvas | $4,077 | K-Auction | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | 즐거운 날, 1999 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,294 | K-Auction | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled, 2009 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,247 | K-Auction | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | 무제, 2009 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,163 | K-Auction | Nov 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $2,595 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $2,254 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 199 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lee DooShik is an artist with 208 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,688. 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 Lee DooShik sold in 2026 for $3,874, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lee DooShik work worth?

Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee DooShik work is $1,688.

The median Lee DooShik painting sells for $2,195 across 145 lots.

The median Lee DooShik work on paper sells for $748 across 26 lots.

The median Lee DooShik print sells for $114 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lee DooShik paintings typically sell for $1,380–$3,007 (the middle half of 92 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Lee DooShik paintings typically sell for $5,057–$8,004 (the middle half of 34 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 | 6 | $114†‡ | $181† | 83.3% | 2024-09-26 |
| Paintings | 151 | $2,195†‡ | $23,827‡ | 96% | 2026-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $748†‡ | $1,910† | 89.7% | 2025-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $9,556†‡ | $23,827‡ | — | 2025-04-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Lee DooShik's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $114 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (151 lots) median $2,195, record $23,827. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Lee DooShik painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $9,556.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $627–$1,075†‡ | $749†‡ | $2,174† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 92 | $1,380–$3,007†‡ | $1,981†‡ | $9,436 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $5,057–$8,004†‡ | $6,022†‡ | $23,827‡ |

† 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 | $412–$787†‡ | $585†‡ | $1,387‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $559–$1,223†‡ | $965†‡ | $1,910† |

† 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 | 2014 | $23,827‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $13,370‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,910† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,798† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $181† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $124‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Lee DooShik worth?

Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee DooShik work is $1,688. The median Lee DooShik painting sells for $2,195 across 145 lots. The median Lee DooShik work on paper sells for $748 across 26 lots. The median Lee DooShik print sells for $114 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lee DooShik paintings typically sell for $1,380–$3,007 (the middle half of 92 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Lee DooShik paintings typically sell for $5,057–$8,004 (the middle half of 34 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 Lee DooShik painting?

Based on 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee DooShik painting is $2,195. 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 Lee DooShik's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee DooShik painting is $23,827. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Lee DooShik work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee DooShik work on paper is $748. 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 Lee DooShik's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee DooShik work on paper is $1,910. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,910 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Lee DooShik painting?

Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee DooShik painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,981, 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 large Lee DooShik painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lee DooShik painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,022, 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 Lee DooShik's auction record?

Lee DooShik's auction record is $23,827, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lee DooShik auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lee-dooshik (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.