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# Lee SangBeom

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 179 auction results for Lee SangBeom at 1 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,273 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,737–$14,654, n=17). The auction record is $91,939 for Autumn Landscape (2025, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Landscape | Ink and light color on paper | $91,939 | K-Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Landscape, 1927 | Ink and light color on silk | $53,564 | K-Auction | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | 사계산수 10폭 병풍 四季山水圖, 1969 | 종이에 수묵담채 | $50,460 | K-Auction | Jul 2017 |
| 4 | Myeonggyeongdae | Ink and light color on paper | $50,149 | K-Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Autumn Landscape | Ink and light color on paper | $24,763 | K-Auction | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | 사계산수 四季山水, 1921 | Ink and light color on silk | $23,189 | K-Auction | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Summer Landscape | Ink and light color on paper | $21,692 | K-Auction | Jan 2019 |
| 8 | Autumn Landscape, 1965 | Ink and light color on paper | $18,590 | K-Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Winter Landscape, 1963 | 종이에 수묵담채 | $18,489 | K-Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 10 | Winter Landscape, 1966 | Ink and light color on paper | $17,954 | K-Auction | Mar 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $7,073 |
| Works on paper | 36 | $5,400 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $7,642 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $6,756 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,679 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 179 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lee SangBeom is an artist with 179 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $5,059. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lee SangBeom sold in 2026 for $5,273, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lee SangBeom work worth?

Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee SangBeom work is $5,059.

The median Lee SangBeom work on paper sells for $5,435 across 103 lots.

The median Lee SangBeom painting sells for $3,640 across 56 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lee SangBeom work on papers typically sell for $5,001–$9,828 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Lee SangBeom work on papers typically sell for $1,840–$21,692 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $3,640† | $27,120† | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 103 | $5,435† | $143,007† | — | 2026-05-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $50,460† | $143,007† | — | 2026-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,642–$4,138† | $2,828† | $13,501 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $1,975–$9,104† | $5,824† | $15,410† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $1,987–$6,743† | $3,431† | $27,120† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,429–$3,894† | $3,022† | $7,107 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $5,001–$9,828† | $7,415† | $26,578† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $1,840–$21,692† | $8,376† | $143,007† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $143,007† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $91,939 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $27,120† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $26,924† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 SangBeom worth?

Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee SangBeom work is $5,059. The median Lee SangBeom work on paper sells for $5,435 across 103 lots. The median Lee SangBeom painting sells for $3,640 across 56 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lee SangBeom work on papers typically sell for $5,001–$9,828 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Lee SangBeom work on papers typically sell for $1,840–$21,692 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee SangBeom work on paper is $5,435. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lee SangBeom's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee SangBeom work on paper is $143,007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $143,007 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Lee SangBeom painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee SangBeom painting is $3,640. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lee SangBeom's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee SangBeom painting is $27,120. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $27,120 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee SangBeom work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,415, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lee SangBeom work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lee SangBeom's auction record?

Lee SangBeom's auction record is $143,007, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $143,007 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lee SangBeom auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lee-sangbeom (updated 2026-11-03).

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.