Lee KangSo
What is Lee KangSo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 334 auction results for Lee KangSo at 4 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $54,483 including buyer’s premium (middle half $24,239–$65,024, n=21). The auction record is $105,255 for Untitled-91125 (2024, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled-91125, 1991 | Acrylic on canvas | $105,255 | K-Auction | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Emptiness-10109, 2010 | Acrylic on canvas | $97,858 | K-Auction | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled-95107, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $96,373 | K-Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled-91016, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $90,316 | K-Auction | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | From an Island-03065, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $85,038 | K-Auction | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled-92132, 1992 | Acrylic on canvas | $84,598 | K-Auction | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Untitled-90014, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $84,073 | K-Auction | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled-90014, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $81,549 | K-Auction | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | From an Island-07240, 2007 | Acrylic on canvas | $80,112 | K-Auction | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Emptiness-14021, 2014 | Acrylic on canvas | $76,557 | K-Auction | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $54,705 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $68,705 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $32,343 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 334 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Lee KangSo is an artist with 349 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $28,295. 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 KangSo sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $138,730 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lee KangSo on OpeningBid →What is a Lee KangSo work worth?
Across 334 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee KangSo work is $28,295.
The median Lee KangSo painting sells for $33,045 across 276 lots.
The median Lee KangSo print sells for $1,286 across 36 lots.
The median Lee KangSo work on paper sells for $18,139 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Lee KangSo paintings typically sell for $15,891–$37,340 (the middle half of 141 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Lee KangSo paintings typically sell for $39,728–$73,709 (the middle half of 115 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 | 44 | $1,286†‡ | $4,852 | 81.8% | 2025-11-20 |
| Paintings | 281 | $33,045†‡ | $231,431‡ | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $18,139†‡ | $35,437† | — | 2025-08-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $105,191†‡ | $231,431‡ | — | 2026-10-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lee KangSo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $1,286 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (281 lots) median $33,045, record $231,431. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Lee KangSo painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $105,191.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $774–$2,008†‡ | $1,315†‡ | $4,852 |
† 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) | 19 | $4,568–$9,811†‡ | $5,418†‡ | $22,158‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 141 | $15,891–$37,340†‡ | $26,320†‡ | $78,233‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 115 | $39,728–$73,709†‡ | $53,699†‡ | $231,431‡ |
† 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 | 2023 | $231,431‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $169,521† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $35,437† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $30,002 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,852 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,691 |
† 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 KangSo worth?
Across 334 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee KangSo work is $28,295. The median Lee KangSo painting sells for $33,045 across 276 lots. The median Lee KangSo print sells for $1,286 across 36 lots. The median Lee KangSo work on paper sells for $18,139 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lee KangSo paintings typically sell for $15,891–$37,340 (the middle half of 141 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Lee KangSo paintings typically sell for $39,728–$73,709 (the middle half of 115 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 KangSo painting?
Based on 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee KangSo painting is $33,045. 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 KangSo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee KangSo painting is $231,431. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lee KangSo print?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee KangSo print is $1,286. 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 KangSo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee KangSo print is $4,852.
What is the average price of a medium Lee KangSo painting?
Based on 141 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee KangSo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,320, 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 KangSo painting?
Based on 115 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lee KangSo painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $53,699, 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 KangSo's auction record?
Lee KangSo's auction record is $231,431, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Lee KangSo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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