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

# Yi SangBom

Yi SangBom is an artist with 274 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $9,676. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yi SangBom is recorded as sold in 2026 for $311,442; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yi SangBom work worth?

Across 235 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi SangBom work is $9,676.

The median Yi SangBom work on paper sells for $10,262 across 226 lots.

The median Yi SangBom painting sells for $5,509 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Yi SangBom work on papers typically sell for $3,685–$19,256 (the middle half of 94 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Yi SangBom work on papers typically sell for $4,587–$43,628 (the middle half of 84 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $5,509‡ | $19,494‡ | 66.7% | 2025-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 261 | $10,262‡ | $372,380‡ | 86.6% | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $153,323‡ | $372,380‡ | — | 2026-04-15 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,192–$8,052‡ | $6,825‡ | $19,494‡ |

‡ 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) | 45 | $2,230–$7,454‡ | $4,262‡ | $17,518‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 94 | $3,685–$19,256‡ | $11,225‡ | $316,888‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 84 | $4,587–$43,628‡ | $14,959‡ | $372,380‡ |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $372,380‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $316,888‡ |
| Paintings | 2003 | $19,494‡ |
| Paintings | 2003 | $11,319‡ |

‡ 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 Yi SangBom worth?

Across 235 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi SangBom work is $9,676. The median Yi SangBom work on paper sells for $10,262 across 226 lots. The median Yi SangBom painting sells for $5,509 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yi SangBom work on papers typically sell for $3,685–$19,256 (the middle half of 94 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Yi SangBom work on papers typically sell for $4,587–$43,628 (the middle half of 84 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Yi SangBom work on paper?

Based on 226 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yi SangBom work on paper is $10,262. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yi SangBom's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yi SangBom work on paper is $372,380. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Yi SangBom painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yi SangBom painting is $5,509. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yi SangBom's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yi SangBom painting is $19,494. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Yi SangBom work on paper?

Based on 94 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yi SangBom work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,225, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Yi SangBom work on paper?

Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yi SangBom work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $14,959, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yi SangBom's auction record?

Yi SangBom's auction record is $372,380, set in 2021. 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, “Yi SangBom auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yi-sangbom (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.