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# Shim InJa

Shim InJa is an artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,145. 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 Shim InJa sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $2,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shim InJa work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shim InJa work is $2,145.

The median Shim InJa sculpture sells for $2,218 across 57 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Shim InJa sculptures typically sell for $1,214–$2,723 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Shim InJa sculptures typically sell for $1,644–$2,986 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 61 | $2,218†‡ | $5,523‡ | 93.4% | 2026-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,284†‡ | $5,523‡ | — | 2019-06-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $1,214–$2,723†‡ | $1,432†‡ | $5,523‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,644–$2,986†‡ | $2,330†‡ | $5,284‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $5,523‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $5,284‡ |

‡ 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 Shim InJa worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shim InJa work is $2,145. The median Shim InJa sculpture sells for $2,218 across 57 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Shim InJa sculptures typically sell for $1,214–$2,723 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Shim InJa sculptures typically sell for $1,644–$2,986 (the middle half of 24 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 Shim InJa sculpture?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shim InJa sculpture is $2,218. 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 Shim InJa's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shim InJa sculpture is $5,523. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Shim InJa sculpture?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Shim InJa sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,432, 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 Shim InJa sculpture?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shim InJa sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,330, 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 Shim InJa's auction record?

Shim InJa's auction record is $5,523, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shim InJa auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shim-inja (updated 2026-11-03).

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.