Lee Ufan (b. 1936)
What is Lee Ufan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Lee Ufan at 6 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,314 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,953–$123,306, n=13). The auction record is $1,419,123 for From Line No. 790372 (2022, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From Line No. 790372, 1979 | Oil paint | $1,419,123 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | From line No. 800152, 1980 | Oil paint | $1,395,000 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | From Point No. 77103, 1977 | Oil paint | $925,971 | Phillips | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | From Line No. 800139, 1980 | Oil and mineral pigment on canvas | $853,983 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| 5 | From Point 80067 | — | $787,137 | Sotheby's | Oct 2015 |
| 6 | From Line | Oil paint | $749,000 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Correspondance, 2003 | Oil and mineral pigment on canvas | $587,308 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | From Point No. 780126, 1978 | Oil paint | $566,524 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | With Winds, 1986 | Pigment suspended in glue on canvas | $490,200 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| 10 | From Line, No. 790143 | Painting | $449,000 | Phillips | May 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $335,236 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $32,500 |
| Prints | 6 | $3,613 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $720,646 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $50,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $43,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Lee Ufan is a Korean artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $64,167. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Lee Ufan sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $65,990 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Ufan work is $64,167.
The median Lee Ufan painting sells for $335,236 across 21 lots.
The median Lee Ufan work on paper sells for $39,519 across 11 lots.
The median Lee Ufan print sells for $3,953 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $3,953 | $16,393 | 62.5% | 2026-09-17 |
| Paintings | 25 | $335,236 | $1.4M | 84% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $39,519 | $106,250 | 91.7% | 2026-03-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $316,040† | $1.4M | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Lee Ufan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $3,953 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $335,236, record $1,419,123. A typical Lee Ufan painting sells for around 85× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $316,040.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $50,000–$87,592 | $55,916 | $161,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $130,677–$507,762 | $307,258 | $749,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $454,062–$1M | $720,646 | $1.4M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $26,875–$62,500 | $39,519 | $106,250 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.4M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $106,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $80,255 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $16,393 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $12,653 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lee Ufan worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Ufan work is $64,167. The median Lee Ufan painting sells for $335,236 across 21 lots. The median Lee Ufan work on paper sells for $39,519 across 11 lots. The median Lee Ufan print sells for $3,953 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Lee Ufan painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee Ufan painting is $335,236.
What is Lee Ufan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee Ufan painting is $1,419,123.
What is the average price of a Lee Ufan work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee Ufan work on paper is $39,519.
What is Lee Ufan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee Ufan work on paper is $106,250.
What is the average price of a medium Lee Ufan work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee Ufan work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $39,519, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Lee Ufan's auction record?
Lee Ufan's auction record is $1,419,123, set in 2022.
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