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# Shim MoonSeup (b. 1943)

Shim MoonSeup is a Korean artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $15,460. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shim MoonSeup is recorded as sold in 2026 for $56,372; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shim MoonSeup work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shim MoonSeup work is $15,460.

The median Shim MoonSeup painting sells for $21,607 across 37 lots.

The median Shim MoonSeup print sells for $1,057 across 4 lots.

The median Shim MoonSeup sculpture sells for $3,044 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Shim MoonSeup paintings typically sell for $14,077–$32,805 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $1,057‡ | $2,142‡ | 44.4% | 2024-07-07 |
| Paintings | 41 | $21,607‡ | $56,372‡ | 90.2% | 2026-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $778‡ | $778‡ | — | 2024-01-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $3,044‡ | $4,602‡ | 66.7% | 2024-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $55,893‡ | $56,372‡ | — | 2026-05-15 |

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

Shim MoonSeup's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,057 with 44.4% sell-through. Paintings (41 lots) median $21,607, record $56,372. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Shim MoonSeup painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $55,893.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $14,077–$32,805‡ | $19,018‡ | $55,691‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $40,102–$55,819‡ | $50,958‡ | $56,372‡ |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $56,372‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $55,893 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $4,602‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $3,501‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,142‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,214‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $778‡ |

‡ 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 MoonSeup worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shim MoonSeup work is $15,460. The median Shim MoonSeup painting sells for $21,607 across 37 lots. The median Shim MoonSeup print sells for $1,057 across 4 lots. The median Shim MoonSeup sculpture sells for $3,044 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Shim MoonSeup paintings typically sell for $14,077–$32,805 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Shim MoonSeup painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shim MoonSeup painting is $21,607. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shim MoonSeup's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shim MoonSeup painting is $56,372. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Shim MoonSeup painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shim MoonSeup painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,018, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shim MoonSeup's auction record?

Shim MoonSeup's auction record is $56,372, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Shim MoonSeup auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shim-moonseup (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.