> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lee-jaehyun · updated 2026-11-02

# Lee JaeHyun

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Lee JaeHyun at 2 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,399 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,090–$3,011, n=12). The auction record is $8,442 for Hello Hannah (2022, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hello Hannah, 2021 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $8,442 | K-Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Life Goes On, 2021 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $7,796 | K-Auction | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Obsession, 2024 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $6,689 | K-Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Come on Puppy | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $3,662 | K-Auction | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Life Goes On, 2020 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $3,478 | K-Auction | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Earth, 2022 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $3,178 | K-Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | I'm Doing Fine, 2021 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $3,027 | K-Auction | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Come on Puppy | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $3,005 | K-Auction | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Betty & Hannah, 2020 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $1,630 | K-Auction | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Hope Balloon, 2021 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $1,584 | K-Auction | Feb 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $1,607 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,607 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lee JaeHyun is an artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $2,842. 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 JaeHyun sold in 2026 for $3,005, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lee JaeHyun work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee JaeHyun work is $2,842.

The median Lee JaeHyun painting sells for $3,040 across 32 lots.

The median Lee JaeHyun work on paper sells for $34,087 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $3,040†‡ | $18,790† | 97% | 2026-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $34,087‡ | $68,002‡ | 66.7% | 2026-01-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,790†‡ | $68,002‡ | — | 2022-10-11 |

† 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) | 9 | $1,519–$2,383† | $1,804† | $5,192 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,593–$3,843†‡ | $2,816†‡ | $8,442 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $4,032–$9,690†‡ | $7,796†‡ | $18,790† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $68,002‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $18,790† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $11,201† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $172‡ |

† 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 JaeHyun worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee JaeHyun work is $2,842. The median Lee JaeHyun painting sells for $3,040 across 32 lots. The median Lee JaeHyun work on paper sells for $34,087 across 2 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 JaeHyun painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee JaeHyun painting is $3,040. 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 JaeHyun's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee JaeHyun painting is $18,790. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $18,790 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee JaeHyun painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,816, 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 JaeHyun's auction record?

Lee JaeHyun's auction record is $68,002, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lee JaeHyun auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lee-jaehyun (updated 2026-11-02).

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.
