Sookeun Park (1914–1965)
What is Sookeun Park’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 215 auction results for Sookeun Park at 5 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $569,053 including buyer’s premium (middle half $148,421–$653,640, n=6). The auction record is $1,002,975 for Mountain (2025, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $1,002,975 | K-Auction | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Girl with a Baby on Her Back, 1964 | Oil on masonite | $677,873 | K-Auction | May 2025 |
| 3 | SCENE ON A VILLAGE STREET, 1914 | Oil paint | $612,500 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on hardboard), 1914 | Oil paint | $594,018 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 5 | Pigeons, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $580,940 | K-Auction | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | On the Roadside, 1962 | Oil on masonite | $557,165 | K-Auction | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Two Women, 1964 | 하드보드에 유채 | $484,541 | K-Auction | May 2018 |
| 8 | A Girl | Oil on paperboard | $455,538 | K-Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Three Seated Women, 1914 | Oil paint | $441,000 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Two Trees and Two Women, 1964 | Oil on masonite | $327,700 | K-Auction | Jan 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $484,541 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $12,267 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $277,200 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 215 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Sookeun Park is a Korean artist with 221 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $41,700. 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 Sookeun Park sold in 2026 for $580,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Sookeun Park record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Sookeun Park on OpeningBid →What is a Sookeun Park work worth?
Across 215 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sookeun Park work is $41,700.
The median Sookeun Park painting sells for $416,174 across 97 lots.
The median Sookeun Park work on paper sells for $15,266 across 77 lots.
The median Sookeun Park print sells for $624 across 36 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Sookeun Park paintings typically sell for $276,941–$553,232 (the middle half of 90 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Sookeun Park work on papers typically sell for $11,006–$25,093 (the middle half of 77 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 | 41 | $624†‡ | $6,682‡ | 87.8% | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 97 | $416,174†‡ | $4.9M‡ | — | 2026-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $15,266†‡ | $242,000 | — | 2026-04-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 100 | $409,056†‡ | $4.9M‡ | — | 2026-03-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sookeun Park's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $624 with 87.8% sell-through. Paintings (97 lots) median $416,174, record $4,871,740. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Sookeun Park painting sells for around 667× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 100 lots) the median is $409,056.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $369–$2,006†‡ | $626†‡ | $6,682‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 90 | $276,941–$553,232†‡ | $406,598†‡ | $1.4M‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $296,729–$1.8M‡ | $1M‡ | $4.9M‡ |
† 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) | 77 | $11,006–$25,093†‡ | $15,266†‡ | $242,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $4.9M‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $2.1M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $242,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $181,505‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $6,682‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $6,275‡ |
‡ 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 Sookeun Park worth?
Across 215 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sookeun Park work is $41,700. The median Sookeun Park painting sells for $416,174 across 97 lots. The median Sookeun Park work on paper sells for $15,266 across 77 lots. The median Sookeun Park print sells for $624 across 36 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Sookeun Park paintings typically sell for $276,941–$553,232 (the middle half of 90 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Sookeun Park work on papers typically sell for $11,006–$25,093 (the middle half of 77 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 Sookeun Park painting?
Based on 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sookeun Park painting is $416,174. 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 Sookeun Park's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sookeun Park painting is $4,871,740. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Sookeun Park work on paper?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sookeun Park work on paper is $15,266. 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 Sookeun Park's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sookeun Park work on paper is $242,000.
What is the average price of a Sookeun Park print?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sookeun Park print is $624. 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 Sookeun Park's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sookeun Park print is $6,682. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Sookeun Park painting?
Based on 90 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sookeun Park painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $406,598, 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 Sookeun Park work on paper?
Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sookeun Park work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,266, 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 Sookeun Park's auction record?
Sookeun Park's auction record is $4,871,740, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Sookeun Park record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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