Lee JongGu
Lee JongGu is an artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $4,218. 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 JongGu is recorded as sold in 2025 for $4,273; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lee JongGu on OpeningBid →What is a Lee JongGu work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee JongGu work is $4,218.
The median Lee JongGu painting sells for $2,769 across 14 lots.
The median Lee JongGu work on paper sells for $1,431 across 4 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 | 19 | $2,769†‡ | $42,772‡ | 73.7% | 2025-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,431‡ | $21,258‡ | — | 2024-09-20 |
† 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) | 6 | $1,136–$1,847†‡ | $1,446†‡ | $2,305‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,233–$4,164†‡ | $3,345†‡ | $5,098† |
† 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 | 2016 | $42,772‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $21,258‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,098† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,021‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lee JongGu worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee JongGu work is $4,218. The median Lee JongGu painting sells for $2,769 across 14 lots. The median Lee JongGu work on paper sells for $1,431 across 4 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 JongGu painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee JongGu painting is $2,769. 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 JongGu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee JongGu painting is $42,772. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Lee JongGu's auction record?
Lee JongGu's auction record is $43,923, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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