> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yi-hwankwon · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yi Hwan-kwon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yi-hwankwon (updated 2026-11-01).

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.