> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paik-namjune · updated 2026-11-02

# NamJune Paik (1932–2006)

## What is NamJune Paik’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 510 auction results for NamJune Paik at 3 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,324 including buyer’s premium (middle half $849–$4,161, n=22). The auction record is $656,822 for TV is New Hearth (2018, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TV is New Hearth, 1989 | 나무 구조물에 채색, TV모니터, DVD플레이어, CD, 레이저디스크, 투채널 비디오 설치 작업 | $656,822 | K-Auction | May 2018 |
| 2 | ENLIGHTENMENT 78 RPMS, 1990 | Mixed media, video installation sculpture | $425,470 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1997 | Oil pastel, pencil and pen on paper | $334,252 | K-Auction | May 2026 |
| 4 | Route 66, 1993 | Mixed media sculpture | $209,717 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 5 | Martian (Galaxy), 1993 | Video installation, 2 TV monitor, one-channel video, color, silent; media system, 1 flash memory, mixed media on installation structure | $78,536 | K-Auction | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | TV Cello, 1995 | Video installation, 3 TV monitor, two-channel video, color, silent; media system, 2 flash memory, mixed media on installation structure | $65,970 | K-Auction | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Satellite, 1995 | Fabric on panel, 1 monitor, 1 CD, 1 DVD player | $35,507 | K-Auction | Jul 2019 |
| 8 | Tiger Lives, 2000 | Video installation, 1 TV monitor, one-channel video, color, silent, 1 USB, 1 USB player, painted on acrylic plate | $30,316 | K-Auction | May 2026 |
| 9 | MT-TV, 1994 | TV monitor, mixed media | $27,758 | K-Auction | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Tiger Lives, 2000 | Video installation, 1 TV monitor, one-channel video, color, sound; 1 USB, 1 USB player, painted on acrylic plate | $25,242 | K-Auction | Jul 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $22,228 |
| Prints | 35 | $1,117 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $144,126 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $2,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,417 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 510 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


NamJune Paik is a French artist with 587 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,657. 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 NamJune Paik sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,870 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a NamJune Paik work worth?

Across 510 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NamJune Paik work is $1,657.

The median NamJune Paik print sells for $1,087 across 312 lots.

The median NamJune Paik work on paper sells for $5,154 across 28 lots.

The median NamJune Paik photograph sells for $919 across 12 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) NamJune Paik prints typically sell for $884–$2,332 (the middle half of 175 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) NamJune Paik prints typically sell for $541–$1,526 (the middle half of 131 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 | 352 | $1,087†‡ | $58,657† | 88.6% | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 19 | $29,382†‡ | $63,119‡ | 89.5% | 2023-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $5,154†‡ | $334,252 | 82.4% | 2026-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $19,444†‡ | $425,470 | 77.8% | 2024-05-28 |
| Photography | 26 | $919†‡ | $13,057‡ | 46.2% | 2025-07-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $212,877†‡ | $656,822 | — | 2026-05-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

NamJune Paik's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (352 lots) median $1,087 with 88.6% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $29,382, record $63,119. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical NamJune Paik painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $212,877.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 131 | $541–$1,526†‡ | $806†‡ | $13,897 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 175 | $884–$2,332†‡ | $1,354†‡ | $54,145† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,163–$28,374† | $10,601† | $58,657† |

† 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) | 10 | $22,984–$34,162†‡ | $30,374†‡ | $47,006‡ |

† 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) | 21 | $3,553–$7,975†‡ | $4,965†‡ | $21,105‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,218–$15,200†‡ | $6,520†‡ | $334,252 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $422–$741† | $502† | $5,470† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $425,470 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $334,252 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $209,717 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $63,119‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $58,657† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $54,145† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $48,764‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $21,105‡ |

† 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 NamJune Paik worth?

Across 510 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NamJune Paik work is $1,657. The median NamJune Paik print sells for $1,087 across 312 lots. The median NamJune Paik work on paper sells for $5,154 across 28 lots. The median NamJune Paik photograph sells for $919 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) NamJune Paik prints typically sell for $884–$2,332 (the middle half of 175 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) NamJune Paik prints typically sell for $541–$1,526 (the middle half of 131 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 NamJune Paik print?

Based on 312 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NamJune Paik print is $1,087. 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 NamJune Paik's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a NamJune Paik print is $58,657. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $58,657 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a NamJune Paik work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NamJune Paik work on paper is $5,154. 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 NamJune Paik's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a NamJune Paik work on paper is $334,252.

### What is the average price of a NamJune Paik photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NamJune Paik photograph is $919. 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 NamJune Paik's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a NamJune Paik photograph is $13,057. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium NamJune Paik print?

Based on 175 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium NamJune Paik print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,354, 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 NamJune Paik print?

Based on 131 sold lots, the median auction price of a small NamJune Paik print (small (under 50 cm)) is $806, 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 NamJune Paik's auction record?

NamJune Paik's auction record is $656,822, set in 2018.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “NamJune Paik auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paik-namjune (updated 2026-11-02).

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.