Kwangho Lee (b. 1981)
What is Kwangho Lee’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Kwangho Lee at 7 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,552 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,960–$10,123, n=7). The auction record is $24,282 for Cactus No.68 (2021, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cactus No.68, 2011 | Oil on canvas | $24,282 | K-Auction | Aug 2021 |
| 2 | UNTITLED 3862, 2016 | Oil paint | $12,894 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Untitled 4795, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $11,593 | K-Auction | May 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled 4495, 2020 | Oil on canvas | $10,870 | K-Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled 4768, 2022 | Oil on canvas | $9,376 | K-Auction | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled 4152, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $8,552 | K-Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Floor lamp from the Knot - Beyond the Inevitable series, 2011 | Electric wire, bronze, handmade socket, bulb | $6,400 | Wright | May 2026 |
| 8 | Hanging Light Fixture, 2009 | Hanging light fixture | $5,000 | Wright | Apr 2013 |
| 9 | Kim Jin-Hyun, Lee Jae-Eun & Choo Seung-Yeun, and Kim Chang-Kyum, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $3,520 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Hanging Light Fixture, 2009 | Electrical cord | $2,678 | Wright | Apr 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $10,870 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $8,552 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $6,400 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Kwangho Lee is a Korean artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $6,820. 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 Kwangho Lee sold in 2026 for $11,593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kwangho Lee on OpeningBid →What is a Kwangho Lee work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kwangho Lee work is $6,820.
The median Kwangho Lee painting sells for $9,376 across 13 lots.
The median Kwangho Lee sculpture sells for $1,524 across 2 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 | 14 | $9,376†‡ | $24,282 | 92.9% | 2026-05-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,524 | $2,159 | — | 2026-03-05 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,831–$9,170†‡ | $7,896†‡ | $11,593 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $8,581–$17,614†‡ | $12,894†‡ | $24,282 |
† 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 | 2021 | $24,282 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $21,105† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2,159 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $889 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kwangho Lee worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kwangho Lee work is $6,820. The median Kwangho Lee painting sells for $9,376 across 13 lots. The median Kwangho Lee sculpture sells for $1,524 across 2 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 Kwangho Lee painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kwangho Lee painting is $9,376. 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 Kwangho Lee's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kwangho Lee painting is $24,282.
What is Kwangho Lee's auction record?
Kwangho Lee's auction record is $24,282, set in 2021.
See the full Kwangho Lee record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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