Lee SookJa
Lee SookJa is an artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $16,633. 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 SookJa is recorded as sold in 2026 for $16,926; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lee SookJa on OpeningBid →What is a Lee SookJa work worth?
Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee SookJa work is $16,633.
The median Lee SookJa work on paper sells for $2,901 across 25 lots.
The median Lee SookJa painting sells for $1,944 across 6 lots.
The median Lee SookJa print sells for $286 across 6 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 | 6 | $286†‡ | $521‡ | — | 2023-11-23 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,944†‡ | $6,708‡ | — | 2025-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $2,901†‡ | $81,954‡ | — | 2026-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $118,594‡ | $142,053‡ | — | 2019-03-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lee SookJa's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $286. Paintings (6 lots) median $1,944, record $6,708. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Lee SookJa painting sells for around 6.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $118,594.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $265–$337†‡ | $270†‡ | $521‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,474–$3,161†‡ | $2,414†‡ | $6,708‡ |
† 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) | 10 | $1,084–$2,790†‡ | $1,919†‡ | $4,680‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,743–$29,410†‡ | $8,438†‡ | $71,577‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $81,954‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $71,577‡ |
| Paintings | 2003 | $6,708‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,161 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $521‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $337† |
† 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 SookJa worth?
Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee SookJa work is $16,633. The median Lee SookJa work on paper sells for $2,901 across 25 lots. The median Lee SookJa painting sells for $1,944 across 6 lots. The median Lee SookJa print sells for $286 across 6 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 SookJa work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee SookJa work on paper is $2,901. 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 SookJa's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee SookJa work on paper is $81,954. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Lee SookJa work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee SookJa work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,438, 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 SookJa work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lee SookJa work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,919, 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 SookJa's auction record?
Lee SookJa's auction record is $142,053, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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