> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lee-walchong · updated 2026-11-03

# Lee WalChong

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,062 auction results for Lee WalChong at 2 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,715 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,363–$18,853, n=36). The auction record is $117,221 for Golden Mean of Jeju Living (2022, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Mean of Jeju Living, 2008 | Mixed media on Korean paper | $117,221 | K-Auction | Aug 2022 |
| 2 | Golden Mean of Jeju Living, 2006 | Mixed media on Korean paper | $94,286 | K-Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 3 | Golden Mean of Jeju Living, 2008 | Mixed media on Korean paper | $80,464 | K-Auction | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | Golden Mean of Jeju Living | Mixed media on Korean paper | $59,717 | K-Auction | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | Golden Mean of Jeju Living, 2017 | Mixed media on Korean paper | $52,867 | K-Auction | May 2019 |
| 6 | Golden Mean of Jeju Living, 2013 | Mixed media on Korean paper | $52,594 | K-Auction | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | Golden Mean of Jeju Living, 2009 | Mixed media on Korean paper | $50,497 | K-Auction | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Golden Mean of Jeju Living, 2006 | Mixed media on Korean paper | $47,048 | K-Auction | Apr 2021 |
| 9 | Golden Mean of Jeju Living, 2013 | Mixed media on Korean paper | $46,547 | K-Auction | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | Golden Mean of Jeju Living, 2017 | Mixed media on Korean paper | $46,071 | K-Auction | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 65 | $13,617 |
| Other | 19 | $933 |
| Prints | 55 | $733 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $36,559 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 80 | $2,409 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $768 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,062 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lee WalChong is an artist with 1,154 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,451. 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 WalChong sold in 2026 for $6,518, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lee WalChong work worth?

Across 1,061 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee WalChong work is $1,451.

The median Lee WalChong print sells for $687 across 514 lots.

The median Lee WalChong work on paper sells for $2,571 across 149 lots.

The median Lee WalChong sculpture sells for $5,891 across 70 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lee WalChong prints typically sell for $663–$1,231 (the middle half of 319 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Lee WalChong prints typically sell for $422–$598 (the middle half of 193 sold 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 | 540 | $687†‡ | $3,896‡ | 95.2% | 2026-04-09 |
| Paintings | 22 | $2,901†‡ | $20,707‡ | 90.9% | 2026-01-08 |
| Works on Paper | 164 | $2,571†‡ | $104,006‡ | 90.9% | 2025-07-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 83 | $5,891†‡ | $65,064‡ | 84.3% | 2026-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 54 | $49,355†‡ | $161,544† | — | 2025-04-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Lee WalChong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (540 lots) median $687 with 95.2% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $2,901, record $20,707. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Lee WalChong painting sells for around 4.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 54 lots) the median is $49,355.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 193 | $422–$598†‡ | $497†‡ | $1,998‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 319 | $663–$1,231†‡ | $812†‡ | $3,896‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,368–$2,901†‡ | $2,068†‡ | $6,893‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,934–$8,107†‡ | $4,343†‡ | $20,707‡ |

† 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) | 73 | $914–$2,197†‡ | $1,349†‡ | $8,454‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $2,570–$8,823†‡ | $3,400†‡ | $29,913‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $6,998–$43,962†‡ | $24,806†‡ | $104,006‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $3,119–$5,833†‡ | $4,049†‡ | $11,945 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $5,638–$10,290†‡ | $6,728†‡ | $24,186† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $15,748–$50,609†‡ | $20,872†‡ | $65,064‡ |

† 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 | 2020 | $104,006‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $65,064‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $53,795† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $49,696‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $20,707‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $11,595‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,896‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,249‡ |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Lee WalChong worth?

Across 1,061 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee WalChong work is $1,451. The median Lee WalChong print sells for $687 across 514 lots. The median Lee WalChong work on paper sells for $2,571 across 149 lots. The median Lee WalChong sculpture sells for $5,891 across 70 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lee WalChong prints typically sell for $663–$1,231 (the middle half of 319 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Lee WalChong prints typically sell for $422–$598 (the middle half of 193 sold 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 WalChong print?

Based on 514 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee WalChong print is $687. 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 WalChong's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee WalChong print is $3,896. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee WalChong work on paper is $2,571. 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 WalChong's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee WalChong work on paper is $104,006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Lee WalChong sculpture?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee WalChong sculpture is $5,891. 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 WalChong's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee WalChong sculpture is $65,064. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Lee WalChong print?

Based on 319 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee WalChong print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $812, 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 WalChong print?

Based on 193 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lee WalChong print (small (under 50 cm)) is $497, 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 WalChong's auction record?

Lee WalChong's auction record is $161,544, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $161,544 (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 WalChong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lee-walchong (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.