Woo KukWon
What is Woo KukWon’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 165 auction results for Woo KukWon at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,222 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,693–$57,791, n=31). The auction record is $200,480 for Growing Up (2021, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growing Up, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $200,480 | K-Auction | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Blossom Day, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $172,597 | K-Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | First Time | Oil on canvas | $132,023 | K-Auction | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Mind Control, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $99,481 | K-Auction | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Journey, 2015 | Oil on canvas | $92,269 | K-Auction | May 2023 |
| 6 | I Hate Morning, 2020 | Oil on canvas | $90,602 | K-Auction | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Lacrimosa, 2017 | Oil on canvas | $89,582 | K-Auction | May 2024 |
| 8 | Archangel, 2019 | Oil on canvas | $86,389 | K-Auction | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | I Hate Morning | Oil on canvas | $84,161 | K-Auction | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | I Hate Morning, 2020 | Oil on canvas | $83,759 | K-Auction | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $72,937 |
| Other | 21 | $5,057 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $80,278 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $5,575 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 165 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Woo KukWon is a Korean artist with 183 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $48,211. 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 Woo KukWon sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $104,985 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Woo KukWon on OpeningBid →What is a Woo KukWon work worth?
Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Woo KukWon work is $48,211.
The median Woo KukWon painting sells for $65,088 across 116 lots.
The median Woo KukWon print sells for $4,636 across 32 lots.
The median Woo KukWon work on paper sells for $7,360 across 10 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Woo KukWon paintings typically sell for $39,968–$69,541 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Woo KukWon paintings typically sell for $61,371–$99,726 (the middle half of 52 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 | 39 | $4,636†‡ | $6,581 | 82.1% | 2026-05-26 |
| Paintings | 118 | $65,088†‡ | $200,480 | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $7,360†‡ | $20,731† | 71.4% | 2025-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $143,345†‡ | $200,480 | — | 2026-10-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Woo KukWon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $4,636 with 82.1% sell-through. Paintings (118 lots) median $65,088, record $200,480. A typical Woo KukWon painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $143,345.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $4,347–$5,176†‡ | $4,636†‡ | $6,581 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 64 | $39,968–$69,541†‡ | $56,538†‡ | $226,085 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $61,371–$99,726†‡ | $78,295†‡ | $200,480 |
† 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) | 9 | $6,978–$8,352†‡ | $7,571†‡ | $16,478‡ |
† 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 | $226,085 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $200,480 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $20,731† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $16,478‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $6,581 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $6,454 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Woo KukWon worth?
Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Woo KukWon work is $48,211. The median Woo KukWon painting sells for $65,088 across 116 lots. The median Woo KukWon print sells for $4,636 across 32 lots. The median Woo KukWon work on paper sells for $7,360 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Woo KukWon paintings typically sell for $39,968–$69,541 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Woo KukWon paintings typically sell for $61,371–$99,726 (the middle half of 52 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 Woo KukWon painting?
Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Woo KukWon painting is $65,088. 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 Woo KukWon's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Woo KukWon painting is $200,480.
What is the average price of a Woo KukWon print?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Woo KukWon print is $4,636. 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 Woo KukWon's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Woo KukWon print is $6,581.
What is the average price of a Woo KukWon work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Woo KukWon work on paper is $7,360. 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 Woo KukWon's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Woo KukWon work on paper is $20,731. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,731 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Woo KukWon painting?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Woo KukWon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $56,538, 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 large Woo KukWon painting?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Woo KukWon painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $78,295, 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 Woo KukWon's auction record?
Woo KukWon's auction record is $200,480, set in 2021.
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