Lee YongWoo
What is Lee YongWoo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Lee YongWoo at 2 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,048 including buyer’s premium (middle half $676–$1,272, n=6). The auction record is $16,920 for Landscape of Four Seasons (2019, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape of Four Seasons, 1944 | Ink and light color on paper | $16,920 | K-Auction | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | 죽림칠현 竹林七賢, 1943 | Ink and light color on paper | $4,488 | K-Auction | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | 사계산수도 四季山水圖 | 종이에 수묵담채 | $2,762 | K-Auction | Apr 2018 |
| 4 | Peach Blossom Spring | Ink and light color on silk | $1,642 | K-Auction | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | 산수도 山水圖 | 종이에 수묵담채 | $1,545 | K-Auction | Aug 2017 |
| 6 | Flowers and Birds | Ink and light color on paper | $1,289 | K-Auction | May 2024 |
| 7 | 화조도 외 花鳥圖 外 | Ink and light color on paper | $1,279 | K-Auction | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | 괴석과 나리꽃 怪石花卉圖, 1936 | Ink and light color on silk | $1,277 | K-Auction | May 2025 |
| 9 | Landscape | Ink and light color on paper | $1,257 | K-Auction | Aug 2025 |
| 10 | Fishing and Other | Ink and light color on paper | $838 | K-Auction | Aug 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,289 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,048 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,289 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Lee YongWoo is an artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $838. 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 YongWoo sold in 2025 for $1,257, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee YongWoo work is $838.
The median Lee YongWoo work on paper sells for $1,258 across 39 lots.
The median Lee YongWoo painting sells for $700 across 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $700†‡ | $16,438† | — | 2025-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $1,258†‡ | $142,164† | 95.1% | 2026-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $16,920†‡ | $142,164† | — | 2020-01-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $440–$1,279†‡ | $589†‡ | $1,865‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $496–$1,065†‡ | $554†‡ | $1,388† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $674–$2,819† | $1,277† | $16,438† |
† 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) | 9 | $515–$1,311†‡ | $608†‡ | $4,488 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $645–$3,192†‡ | $946†‡ | $10,908‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $1,166–$7,397†‡ | $1,800†‡ | $142,164† |
† 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 | $142,164† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $53,468‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $16,438† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,593† |
† 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 YongWoo worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee YongWoo work is $838. The median Lee YongWoo work on paper sells for $1,258 across 39 lots. The median Lee YongWoo painting sells for $700 across 31 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 YongWoo work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee YongWoo work on paper is $1,258. 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 YongWoo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee YongWoo work on paper is $142,164. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $142,164 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Lee YongWoo painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee YongWoo painting is $700. 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 YongWoo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee YongWoo painting is $16,438. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,438 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Lee YongWoo work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lee YongWoo work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,800, 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 medium Lee YongWoo work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee YongWoo work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $946, 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 YongWoo's auction record?
Lee YongWoo's auction record is $142,164, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $142,164 (buyer's premium not included).
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