Mari Kim
Mari Kim is a Korea artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,284. 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 Mari Kim is recorded as sold in 2023 for $3,397; 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 Mari Kim on OpeningBid →What is a Mari Kim work worth?
Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mari Kim work is $3,284.
The median Mari Kim work on paper sells for $3,620 across 38 lots.
The median Mari Kim print sells for $3,560 across 52 lots.
The median Mari Kim painting sells for $2,991 across 18 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Mari Kim prints typically sell for $1,945–$6,354 (the middle half of 29 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 | 71 | $3,560†‡ | $14,439‡ | 73.2% | 2025-04-24 |
| Paintings | 35 | $2,991†‡ | $6,407‡ | 51.4% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 76 | $3,620†‡ | $13,182‡ | 50% | 2026-04-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 4 | $3,493†‡ | $3,710‡ | 75% | 2020-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $12,894‡ | $15,000 | — | 2022-05-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mari Kim's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (71 lots) median $3,560 with 73.2% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $2,991, record $6,407. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $12,894.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $502–$1,125†‡ | $614†‡ | $3,524 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $1,945–$6,354†‡ | $3,284†‡ | $12,745‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $3,478–$7,942†‡ | $5,018†‡ | $14,439‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,808–$3,628†‡ | $3,099†‡ | $6,407‡ |
† 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) | 11 | $570–$1,052†‡ | $891†‡ | $1,683‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $3,192–$4,434†‡ | $4,128†‡ | $12,881‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $4,694–$10,694†‡ | $7,461†‡ | $13,182‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $14,439‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $13,182‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $12,894‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $12,745‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,407‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,137† |
| Photography | 2020 | $3,710‡ |
| Photography | 2017 | $3,493† |
† 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 Mari Kim worth?
Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mari Kim work is $3,284. The median Mari Kim work on paper sells for $3,620 across 38 lots. The median Mari Kim print sells for $3,560 across 52 lots. The median Mari Kim painting sells for $2,991 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mari Kim prints typically sell for $1,945–$6,354 (the middle half of 29 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 Mari Kim work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mari Kim work on paper is $3,620. 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 Mari Kim's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mari Kim work on paper is $13,182. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Mari Kim print?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mari Kim print is $3,560. 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 Mari Kim's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mari Kim print is $14,439. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Mari Kim painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mari Kim painting is $2,991. 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 Mari Kim's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mari Kim painting is $6,407. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Mari Kim print?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mari Kim print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,284, 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 Mari Kim print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mari Kim print (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,018, 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 Mari Kim's auction record?
Mari Kim's auction record is $15,000, set in 2019.
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