Lim OkSang
Lim OkSang is an artist with 180 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,767. 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 Lim OkSang is recorded as sold in 2022 for $9,216; 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 Lim OkSang on OpeningBid →What is a Lim OkSang work worth?
Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lim OkSang work is $1,767.
The median Lim OkSang painting sells for $15,413 across 42 lots.
The median Lim OkSang work on paper sells for $885 across 57 lots.
The median Lim OkSang sculpture sells for $1,362 across 19 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lim OkSang work on papers typically sell for $416–$1,052 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Lim OkSang paintings typically sell for $21,981–$58,565 (the middle half of 21 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 | 5 | $281†‡ | $1,643‡ | 80% | 2023-02-09 |
| Paintings | 75 | $15,413†‡ | $184,096‡ | 56% | 2025-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 62 | $885†‡ | $49,302‡ | 91.9% | 2023-01-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $1,362†‡ | $76,970‡ | 90.5% | 2021-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $77,229‡ | $184,096‡ | — | 2018-11-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lim OkSang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $281 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (75 lots) median $15,413, record $184,096. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Lim OkSang painting sells for around 55× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $77,229.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $712–$7,986‡ | $1,468‡ | $13,100‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $9,117–$16,436‡ | $12,465‡ | $31,817‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $21,981–$58,565†‡ | $30,403†‡ | $184,096‡ |
† 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) | 44 | $416–$1,052†‡ | $699†‡ | $4,955† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,598–$4,248†‡ | $2,301†‡ | $5,984 |
† 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) | 7 | $994–$1,606†‡ | $1,361†‡ | $3,515† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $991–$2,115†‡ | $1,413†‡ | $76,970‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $184,096‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $175,312‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $76,970‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $62,654‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $49,302‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $35,424‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,643‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $324† |
† 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 Lim OkSang worth?
Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lim OkSang work is $1,767. The median Lim OkSang painting sells for $15,413 across 42 lots. The median Lim OkSang work on paper sells for $885 across 57 lots. The median Lim OkSang sculpture sells for $1,362 across 19 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lim OkSang work on papers typically sell for $416–$1,052 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Lim OkSang paintings typically sell for $21,981–$58,565 (the middle half of 21 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 Lim OkSang painting?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lim OkSang painting is $15,413. 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 Lim OkSang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lim OkSang painting is $184,096. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lim OkSang work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lim OkSang work on paper is $885. 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 Lim OkSang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lim OkSang work on paper is $49,302. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lim OkSang sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lim OkSang sculpture is $1,362. 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 Lim OkSang's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lim OkSang sculpture is $76,970. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Lim OkSang work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lim OkSang work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $699, 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 large Lim OkSang painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lim OkSang painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $30,403, 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 Lim OkSang's auction record?
Lim OkSang's auction record is $184,096, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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