Lee JungSeop (1916–1956)
Lee JungSeop is an artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $94,585. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lee JungSeop is recorded as sold in 2021 for $1,373,200; 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 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee JungSeop work is $94,585.
The median Lee JungSeop painting sells for $672,242 across 16 lots.
The median Lee JungSeop work on paper sells for $88,662 across 13 lots.
The median Lee JungSeop sculpture sells for $157,460 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $672,242‡ | $4.3M‡ | — | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $88,662‡ | $941,080‡ | 81.3% | 2025-04-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $157,460‡ | $157,460‡ | — | 2017-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $481,127‡ | $4.3M‡ | — | 2021-06-05 |
‡ 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) | 14 | $188,500–$1.3M‡ | $447,222‡ | $4.3M‡ |
‡ 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) | 13 | $38,225–$221,836‡ | $88,662‡ | $941,080‡ |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $4.3M‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2.9M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $941,080‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $281,173‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $157,460‡ |
‡ 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 JungSeop worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee JungSeop work is $94,585. The median Lee JungSeop painting sells for $672,242 across 16 lots. The median Lee JungSeop work on paper sells for $88,662 across 13 lots. The median Lee JungSeop sculpture sells for $157,460 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lee JungSeop painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee JungSeop painting is $672,242. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lee JungSeop's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee JungSeop painting is $4,348,108. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lee JungSeop work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee JungSeop work on paper is $88,662. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lee JungSeop's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee JungSeop work on paper is $941,080. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Lee JungSeop painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lee JungSeop painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $447,222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Lee JungSeop work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lee JungSeop work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $88,662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lee JungSeop's auction record?
Lee JungSeop's auction record is $4,348,108, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Lee JungSeop record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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