> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ungno-lee · updated 2026-11-03

# Ungno Lee (1904–1989)

## What is Ungno Lee’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 406 auction results for Ungno Lee at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,537 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,457–$10,696, n=15). The auction record is $66,027 for Sans titre (ink and paper collage on canvas) (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sans titre (ink and paper collage on canvas), 1962 | Ink | $66,027 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Sans titre (ink and paper collage on canvas), 1962 | Ink | $66,027 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Untitled (ink on paper laid down on canvas), 1961 | Ink | $66,027 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Composition, 1988 | Color and collage on Korean paper | $45,822 | K-Auction | May 2022 |
| 5 | People, 1986 | Ink on Korean paper | $27,984 | K-Auction | May 2026 |
| 6 | People, 1984 | Ink on Korean paper | $26,017 | K-Auction | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Abstract Letter, 1979 | Color on paper | $25,964 | K-Auction | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1983 | Ink on paper mounted on board | $25,789 | Sotheby's | Apr 2016 |
| 9 | Composition, 1963 | Technique mixte sur toile | $22,936 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 10 | Abstract Letters, 1978 | Color and collage on Korean paper laid on canvas | $18,848 | K-Auction | Sep 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 36 | $6,224 |
| Paintings | 8 | $4,036 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $14,030 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $6,257 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,759 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 406 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ungno Lee is a Korean artist with 462 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,566. 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 Ungno Lee sold in 2026 for $27,984, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ungno Lee work worth?

Across 406 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ungno Lee work is $5,566.

The median Ungno Lee work on paper sells for $6,198 across 285 lots.

The median Ungno Lee painting sells for $2,556 across 34 lots.

The median Ungno Lee print sells for $581 across 9 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ungno Lee work on papers typically sell for $3,169–$13,848 (the middle half of 107 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ungno Lee work on papers typically sell for $1,298–$4,829 (the middle half of 93 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 | 14 | $581†‡ | $1,461‡ | 64.3% | 2021-12-16 |
| Paintings | 34 | $2,556†‡ | $48,270 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 323 | $6,198†‡ | $244,848‡ | 88.2% | 2026-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $4,296†‡ | $13,486‡ | — | 2023-04-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $66,027†‡ | $244,848‡ | — | 2022-04-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ungno Lee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $581 with 64.3% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $2,556, record $48,270. A typical Ungno Lee painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $66,027.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $556–$803†‡ | $634†‡ | $1,426‡ |

† 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) | 6 | $1,685–$2,333†‡ | $1,825†‡ | $2,766‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,011–$4,652†‡ | $1,664†‡ | $41,372‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $1,931–$14,461†‡ | $7,602†‡ | $48,270 |

† 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) | 93 | $1,298–$4,829†‡ | $2,592†‡ | $17,948‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 107 | $3,169–$13,848†‡ | $6,907†‡ | $66,027 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 81 | $7,787–$38,523†‡ | $16,985†‡ | $244,848‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,220–$4,998†‡ | $3,885†‡ | $6,372‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $244,848‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $155,082‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $48,270 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $41,372‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $13,486‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $6,372‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,461‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,426‡ |

‡ 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 Ungno Lee worth?

Across 406 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ungno Lee work is $5,566. The median Ungno Lee work on paper sells for $6,198 across 285 lots. The median Ungno Lee painting sells for $2,556 across 34 lots. The median Ungno Lee print sells for $581 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ungno Lee work on papers typically sell for $3,169–$13,848 (the middle half of 107 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ungno Lee work on papers typically sell for $1,298–$4,829 (the middle half of 93 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 Ungno Lee work on paper?

Based on 285 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ungno Lee work on paper is $6,198. 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 Ungno Lee's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ungno Lee work on paper is $244,848. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Ungno Lee painting?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ungno Lee painting is $2,556. 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 Ungno Lee's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ungno Lee painting is $48,270.

### What is the average price of a Ungno Lee print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ungno Lee print is $581. 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 Ungno Lee's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ungno Lee print is $1,461. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Ungno Lee work on paper?

Based on 107 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ungno Lee work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,907, 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 Ungno Lee work on paper?

Based on 93 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ungno Lee work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,592, 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 Ungno Lee's auction record?

Ungno Lee's auction record is $244,848, set in 2017. 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, “Ungno Lee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ungno-lee (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.