Wook-kyung Choi (1940–1985)
Wook-kyung Choi is a Korean artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $23,252. 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 Wook-kyung Choi is recorded as sold in 2025 for $23,542; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wook-kyung Choi work is $23,252.
The median Wook-kyung Choi painting sells for $26,016 across 61 lots.
The median Wook-kyung Choi work on paper sells for $14,479 across 16 lots.
The median Wook-kyung Choi sculpture sells for $6,293 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Wook-kyung Choi paintings typically sell for $19,328–$38,591 (the middle half of 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 61 | $26,016†‡ | $137,500 | — | 2025-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $14,479†‡ | $40,000 | 88.9% | 2026-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $6,293‡ | $6,293‡ | — | 2015-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $93,174†‡ | $137,500 | — | 2024-03-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,472–$12,969†‡ | $11,327†‡ | $21,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $19,328–$38,591†‡ | $26,016†‡ | $93,174 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $41,661–$61,604†‡ | $50,560†‡ | $137,500 |
† 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) | 6 | $6,326–$15,696†‡ | $9,117†‡ | $23,252‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $14,302–$22,924†‡ | $16,661†‡ | $35,778‡ |
† 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 | $137,500 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $129,870† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $35,778‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $6,293‡ |
† 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 Wook-kyung Choi worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wook-kyung Choi work is $23,252. The median Wook-kyung Choi painting sells for $26,016 across 61 lots. The median Wook-kyung Choi work on paper sells for $14,479 across 16 lots. The median Wook-kyung Choi sculpture sells for $6,293 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wook-kyung Choi paintings typically sell for $19,328–$38,591 (the middle half of 41 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 Wook-kyung Choi painting?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wook-kyung Choi painting is $26,016. 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 Wook-kyung Choi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wook-kyung Choi painting is $137,500.
What is the average price of a Wook-kyung Choi work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wook-kyung Choi work on paper is $14,479. 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 Wook-kyung Choi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wook-kyung Choi work on paper is $40,000.
What is the average price of a medium Wook-kyung Choi painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wook-kyung Choi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,016, 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 Wook-kyung Choi painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wook-kyung Choi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $50,560, 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 Wook-kyung Choi's auction record?
Wook-kyung Choi's auction record is $137,500, set in 2021.
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