Ufan Lee (b. 1936)
What is Ufan Lee’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,120 auction results for Ufan Lee at 25 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,209 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,070–$65,000, n=119). The auction record is $2,332,513 for From Line (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From Line, 1980 | Colle et pigment minéral sur toile | $2,332,513 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | From Winds, 1986 | Oil paint | $1,524,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | From line, 1978 | Painting | $1,502,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 4 | Dialogue, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $1,438,671 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 5 | From Point, 1980 | Pigment suspended in glue, on canvas | $1,384,130 | K-Auction | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | From Line, 1982 | Oil paint | $1,272,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | From Line, 1978 | Oil paint | $1,264,505 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | From Point, 1979 | Oil paint | $1,119,546 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 9 | Dialogue 2008, 2008 | Huile et pigments minéraux sur toile | $852,315 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | With Winds, 1987 | Pigment suspended in glue, on canvas | $850,460 | K-Auction | Mar 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 121 | $294,140 |
| Works on paper | 61 | $29,923 |
| Other | 31 | $15,001 |
| Sculpture | 30 | $13,420 |
| Prints | 87 | $7,526 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 64 | $399,071 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 174 | $25,730 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $14,134 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,120 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Ufan Lee is a South Korean artist with 2,309 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $15,001. 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 Ufan Lee sold in 2026 for $217,278, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ufan Lee on OpeningBid →What is a Ufan Lee work worth?
Across 2,120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ufan Lee work is $15,001.
The median Ufan Lee print sells for $5,837 across 993 lots.
The median Ufan Lee painting sells for $195,144 across 524 lots.
The median Ufan Lee work on paper sells for $25,679 across 345 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ufan Lee prints typically sell for $4,206–$13,438 (the middle half of 581 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Ufan Lee prints typically sell for $1,611–$4,623 (the middle half of 269 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 | 1,114 | $5,837†‡ | $88,950‡ | 89.1% | 2026-06-26 |
| Paintings | 537 | $195,144†‡ | $2.7M‡ | 97.6% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 377 | $25,679†‡ | $648,854‡ | 91.5% | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $97,237†‡ | $270,717‡ | — | 2022-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 488 | $258,784†‡ | $2.7M‡ | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ufan Lee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,114 lots) median $5,837 with 89.1% sell-through. Paintings (537 lots) median $195,144, record $2,677,700. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ufan Lee painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 488 lots) the median is $258,784.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 269 | $1,611–$4,623†‡ | $2,498†‡ | $53,828‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 581 | $4,206–$13,438†‡ | $8,273†‡ | $88,950‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $5,507–$16,266†‡ | $9,984†‡ | $57,558‡ |
† 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) | 82 | $50,094–$126,382†‡ | $84,213†‡ | $458,942‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 251 | $102,619–$303,837†‡ | $173,751†‡ | $1.9M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 185 | $203,883–$690,878†‡ | $418,130†‡ | $2.7M‡ |
† 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) | 63 | $7,707–$33,391†‡ | $16,438†‡ | $64,081‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 255 | $16,740–$47,305†‡ | $27,831†‡ | $648,854‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $140,458–$257,378‡ | $201,407‡ | $267,646 |
† 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 | 2021 | $2.7M‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $648,854‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $520,720 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $270,717‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $117,949‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $88,950‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $57,558‡ |
‡ 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 Ufan Lee worth?
Across 2,120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ufan Lee work is $15,001. The median Ufan Lee print sells for $5,837 across 993 lots. The median Ufan Lee painting sells for $195,144 across 524 lots. The median Ufan Lee work on paper sells for $25,679 across 345 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ufan Lee prints typically sell for $4,206–$13,438 (the middle half of 581 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ufan Lee prints typically sell for $1,611–$4,623 (the middle half of 269 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 Ufan Lee print?
Based on 993 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ufan Lee print is $5,837. 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 Ufan Lee's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ufan Lee print is $88,950. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ufan Lee painting?
Based on 524 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ufan Lee painting is $195,144. 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 Ufan Lee's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ufan Lee painting is $2,677,700. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ufan Lee work on paper?
Based on 345 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ufan Lee work on paper is $25,679. 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 Ufan Lee's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ufan Lee work on paper is $648,854. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ufan Lee print?
Based on 581 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ufan Lee print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,273, 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 Ufan Lee print?
Based on 269 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ufan Lee print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,498, 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 Ufan Lee's auction record?
Ufan Lee's auction record is $2,677,700, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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