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# Kim Seng Ong (b. 1945)

## What is Kim Seng Ong’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Kim Seng Ong at 7 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,989 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,714–$4,104, n=12). The auction record is $15,814 for Back Alleyway in Kathmandu (2014, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back Alleyway in Kathmandu, 1945 | Colour on paper | $15,814 | Bonhams | Sep 2014 |
| 2 | Himalayan Panorama, 1945 | Colour on paper | $12,450 | Bonhams | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Mountains, 1945 | Colour on paper | $12,165 | Bonhams | Sep 2014 |
| 4 | Afternoon Rest, 2010 | Colour on paper | $10,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Entrance to the Square, 1945 | Colour on paper | $9,337 | Bonhams | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | Man with Opera Masks, 1945 | Colour on paper | $9,337 | Bonhams | Jun 2014 |
| 7 | Chinatown, 1945 | Colour on paper | $6,631 | Bonhams | Jul 2015 |
| 8 | Untitled (watercolour on paper), 2008 | Watercolour on paper | $5,422 | Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers | Apr 2018 |
| 9 | Kathmandu, 1990s | Watercolour on paper | $5,385 | Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | St. Andrew's Cathedral Singapore, 2008 | Watercolour on paper | $5,152 | Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 30 | $2,803 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $3,245 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $910 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kim Seng Ong is a Singaporean artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,779. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kim Seng Ong sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,259 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Kim Seng Ong work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kim Seng Ong work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Seng Ong work is $3,779.

The median Kim Seng Ong work on paper sells for $3,105 across 46 lots.

The median Kim Seng Ong painting sells for $3,410 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kim Seng Ong work on papers typically sell for $2,690–$6,395 (the middle half of 36 sold 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 | 9 | $3,410† | $13,217† | 66.7% | 2023-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $3,105† | $15,814 | 79.3% | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $12,834† | $15,814 | — | 2022-01-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,401–$8,321† | $3,419† | $13,217† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $910–$1,867† | $1,287† | $3,221 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $2,690–$6,395† | $4,108† | $15,814 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $15,814 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $13,217† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $12,450 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $8,321† |

† 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 Kim Seng Ong worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kim Seng Ong work is $3,779. The median Kim Seng Ong work on paper sells for $3,105 across 46 lots. The median Kim Seng Ong painting sells for $3,410 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kim Seng Ong work on papers typically sell for $2,690–$6,395 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Kim Seng Ong work on paper?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kim Seng Ong work on paper is $3,105. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kim Seng Ong's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kim Seng Ong work on paper is $15,814.

### What is the average price of a medium Kim Seng Ong work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kim Seng Ong work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,108, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Kim Seng Ong work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kim Seng Ong work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,287, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kim Seng Ong's auction record?

Kim Seng Ong's auction record is $15,814, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.