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# Lee Ungno (1904–1989)

Lee Ungno is a Korean artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $2,701. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lee Ungno sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $3,516 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lee Ungno work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Ungno work is $2,701.

The median Lee Ungno work on paper sells for $2,061 across 4 lots.

The median Lee Ungno painting sells for $12,366 across 1 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 | 1 | $12,366† | $12,366† | — | 2017-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,061† | $3,129† | 80% | 2022-06-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $12,366† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,129† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,091† |

† 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 Ungno worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Ungno work is $2,701. The median Lee Ungno work on paper sells for $2,061 across 4 lots. The median Lee Ungno painting sells for $12,366 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Lee Ungno's auction record is $12,366, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,366 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.