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# Lee KunYong

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 422 auction results for Lee KunYong at 2 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,027 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,715–$9,148, n=24). The auction record is $175,894 for Bodyscape 76-1-2021 (2024, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodyscape 76-1-2021, 2021 | Acrylic on canvas | $175,894 | K-Auction | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Bodyscape 76-3-2023, 2023 | Acrylic on canvas | $151,449 | K-Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Bodyscape 76-1-2020, 2020 | Acrylic on canvas | $149,886 | K-Auction | Jan 2022 |
| 4 | Bodyscape 76-1-2019, 2019 | Acrylic on canvas | $123,934 | K-Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | For the Meeting Left and Right, Bodyscape 76-1-2015, 2015 | Acrylic on canvas | $73,535 | K-Auction | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | The Method of Drawing 76-1, 2017 | Acrylic on canvas | $69,442 | K-Auction | Sep 2020 |
| 7 | The Method of Drawing 76-1-2010 (30-3), 2010 | Acrylic on canvas | $56,977 | K-Auction | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | The Method of Drawing 76-1-2010 (30-1), 2010 | Acrylic on canvas | $54,690 | K-Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | The Method of Drawing 76-1-2011(20-2), 2011 | Acrylic on canvas | $52,725 | K-Auction | May 2023 |
| 10 | The Method of Drawing, 2016 | Acrylic on paper | $36,746 | K-Auction | Jan 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $31,186 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $5,304 |
| Prints | 11 | $1,754 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $8,675 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $6,099 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 422 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lee KunYong is an artist with 484 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $11,800. 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 KunYong sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $16,082 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lee KunYong work worth?

Across 422 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee KunYong work is $11,800.

The median Lee KunYong painting sells for $22,688 across 230 lots.

The median Lee KunYong work on paper sells for $6,917 across 100 lots.

The median Lee KunYong print sells for $4,953 across 54 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lee KunYong paintings typically sell for $13,815–$47,463 (the middle half of 158 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Lee KunYong work on papers typically sell for $3,526–$15,086 (the middle half of 65 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 | 64 | $4,953†‡ | $75,675† | 84.4% | 2025-02-24 |
| Paintings | 241 | $22,688†‡ | $214,214† | 95.4% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 131 | $6,917†‡ | $80,331‡ | 76.3% | 2026-04-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,856† | $7,856† | — | 2022-01-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $126,536†‡ | $214,214† | — | 2026-04-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Lee KunYong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (64 lots) median $4,953 with 84.4% sell-through. Paintings (241 lots) median $22,688, record $214,214. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $214,214 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Lee KunYong painting sells for around 4.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $126,536.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $3,883–$5,879†‡ | $4,953†‡ | $75,675† |

† 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) | 52 | $6,480–$18,124†‡ | $12,196†‡ | $49,030‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 158 | $13,815–$47,463†‡ | $24,389†‡ | $149,886 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $74,782–$161,267†‡ | $126,536†‡ | $214,214† |

† 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) | 65 | $3,526–$15,086†‡ | $7,237†‡ | $33,367† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $4,022–$10,357†‡ | $6,048†‡ | $33,687‡ |

† 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 | 2022 | $214,214† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $213,604† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $80,331‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $75,675† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $35,663† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $11,819† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $7,856† |

† 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 KunYong worth?

Across 422 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee KunYong work is $11,800. The median Lee KunYong painting sells for $22,688 across 230 lots. The median Lee KunYong work on paper sells for $6,917 across 100 lots. The median Lee KunYong print sells for $4,953 across 54 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lee KunYong paintings typically sell for $13,815–$47,463 (the middle half of 158 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Lee KunYong work on papers typically sell for $3,526–$15,086 (the middle half of 65 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 KunYong painting?

Based on 230 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee KunYong painting is $22,688. 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 KunYong's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee KunYong painting is $214,214. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $214,214 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Lee KunYong work on paper?

Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee KunYong work on paper is $6,917. 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 KunYong's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee KunYong work on paper is $80,331. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Lee KunYong print?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee KunYong print is $4,953. 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 KunYong's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee KunYong print is $75,675. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $75,675 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 158 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee KunYong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,389, 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 KunYong work on paper?

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lee KunYong work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,237, 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 KunYong's auction record?

Lee KunYong's auction record is $214,214, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $214,214 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 KunYong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lee-kunyong (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.