Yim JikSoon
What is Yim JikSoon’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 269 auction results for Yim JikSoon at 2 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,433 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,397–$3,808, n=11). The auction record is $14,239 for Woman (2024, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woman, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $14,239 | K-Auction | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Autumn, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $7,291 | K-Auction | May 2021 |
| 3 | Dream and the Girl, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $5,867 | K-Auction | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $5,312 | K-Auction | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Woman with Flowers, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $5,048 | K-Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | 정물 | Oil on canvas | $4,555 | K-Auction | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | 설악산 풍경, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $4,323 | K-Auction | Aug 2020 |
| 8 | 휴식, 1982 | 캔버스에 유채 | $3,597 | K-Auction | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | 여인, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $3,062 | K-Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | 섬과 구름 | Oil on canvas | $2,676 | K-Auction | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $2,676 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $5,048 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,569 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 269 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Yim JikSoon is an artist with 309 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,890. 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 Yim JikSoon sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $9,591 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yim JikSoon on OpeningBid →What is a Yim JikSoon work worth?
Across 267 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yim JikSoon work is $3,890.
The median Yim JikSoon painting sells for $4,446 across 214 lots.
The median Yim JikSoon work on paper sells for $791 across 33 lots.
The median Yim JikSoon print sells for $328 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yim JikSoon paintings typically sell for $4,251–$11,762 (the middle half of 116 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Yim JikSoon paintings typically sell for $1,472–$4,227 (the middle half of 95 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 | 4 | $328†‡ | $481‡ | — | 2018-02-05 |
| Paintings | 253 | $4,446†‡ | $75,527‡ | 84.6% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $791†‡ | $9,032‡ | 97.1% | 2026-01-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $31,971‡ | $75,527‡ | — | 2025-02-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yim JikSoon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $328. Paintings (253 lots) median $4,446, record $75,527. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Yim JikSoon painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $31,971.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 95 | $1,472–$4,227†‡ | $2,271†‡ | $12,649‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 116 | $4,251–$11,762†‡ | $6,220†‡ | $54,636‡ |
† 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) | 29 | $647–$913†‡ | $772†‡ | $3,961‡ |
† 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 | 2014 | $75,527‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $54,636‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $9,032‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $5,389‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $481‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $355† |
† 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 Yim JikSoon worth?
Across 267 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yim JikSoon work is $3,890. The median Yim JikSoon painting sells for $4,446 across 214 lots. The median Yim JikSoon work on paper sells for $791 across 33 lots. The median Yim JikSoon print sells for $328 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yim JikSoon paintings typically sell for $4,251–$11,762 (the middle half of 116 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Yim JikSoon paintings typically sell for $1,472–$4,227 (the middle half of 95 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 Yim JikSoon painting?
Based on 214 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yim JikSoon painting is $4,446. 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 Yim JikSoon's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yim JikSoon painting is $75,527. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Yim JikSoon work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yim JikSoon work on paper is $791. 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 Yim JikSoon's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yim JikSoon work on paper is $9,032. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Yim JikSoon painting?
Based on 116 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yim JikSoon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,220, 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 small Yim JikSoon painting?
Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yim JikSoon painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,271, 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 Yim JikSoon's auction record?
Yim JikSoon's auction record is $75,527, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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