Lee JongSang
Lee JongSang is an artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,611. 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 JongSang is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,632; 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 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee JongSang work is $1,611.
The median Lee JongSang work on paper sells for $2,052 across 43 lots.
The median Lee JongSang painting sells for $1,855 across 19 lots.
The median Lee JongSang print sells for $207 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Lee JongSang work on papers typically sell for $1,399–$2,858 (the middle half of 24 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 | 14 | $207†‡ | $772† | 78.6% | 2025-02-27 |
| Paintings | 19 | $1,855†‡ | $34,028‡ | — | 2021-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $2,052†‡ | $7,012† | 86% | 2026-05-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $7,004† | $16,656† | — | 2024-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $9,852†‡ | $34,028‡ | — | 2021-01-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lee JongSang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $207 with 78.6% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $1,855, record $34,028. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Lee JongSang painting sells for around 9.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $9,852.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $182–$434†‡ | $262†‡ | $772† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $528–$800†‡ | $737†‡ | $2,354† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $770–$2,483†‡ | $1,860†‡ | $4,719‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,417–$5,824†‡ | $4,417†‡ | $34,028‡ |
† 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) | 15 | $968–$2,294†‡ | $1,429†‡ | $5,035† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,399–$2,858†‡ | $1,951†‡ | $5,347‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,733–$9,852† | $9,276† | $16,656† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $34,028‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $16,656† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $9,852† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $7,012† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,632‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $6,293† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $772† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $608† |
† 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 JongSang worth?
Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee JongSang work is $1,611. The median Lee JongSang work on paper sells for $2,052 across 43 lots. The median Lee JongSang painting sells for $1,855 across 19 lots. The median Lee JongSang print sells for $207 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lee JongSang work on papers typically sell for $1,399–$2,858 (the middle half of 24 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 JongSang work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee JongSang work on paper is $2,052. 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 JongSang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee JongSang work on paper is $7,012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,012 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Lee JongSang painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee JongSang painting is $1,855. 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 JongSang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee JongSang painting is $34,028. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lee JongSang print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee JongSang print is $207. 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 JongSang's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee JongSang print is $772. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $772 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Lee JongSang work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee JongSang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,951, 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 small Lee JongSang work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lee JongSang work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,429, 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 JongSang's auction record?
Lee JongSang's auction record is $34,028, set in 2004. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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