Yi Hwan-kwon (b. 1974)
Yi Hwan-kwon is a Korean artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $21,338. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yi Hwan-kwon is recorded as sold in 2023 for $23,121; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yi Hwan-kwon on OpeningBid →What is a Yi Hwan-kwon work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Hwan-kwon work is $21,338.
The median Yi Hwan-kwon sculpture sells for $20,041 across 24 lots.
The median Yi Hwan-kwon work on paper sells for $106,704 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $106,704 | $110,359 | — | 2010-11-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 30 | $20,041‡ | $116,663 | 80% | 2025-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $111,211 | $116,663 | — | 2013-05-26 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,080–$75,009‡ | $7,353‡ | $116,663 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,119–$16,173‡ | $9,786‡ | $28,169‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $17,905–$38,570‡ | $21,338‡ | $99,962 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $116,663 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $112,062 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $110,359 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $103,049 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yi Hwan-kwon worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Hwan-kwon work is $21,338. The median Yi Hwan-kwon sculpture sells for $20,041 across 24 lots. The median Yi Hwan-kwon work on paper sells for $106,704 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yi Hwan-kwon sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yi Hwan-kwon sculpture is $20,041. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yi Hwan-kwon's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yi Hwan-kwon sculpture is $116,663.
What is Yi Hwan-kwon's auction record?
Yi Hwan-kwon's auction record is $116,663, set in 2007.
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