Yoon Byung-Rock (b. 1967)
What is Yoon Byung-Rock’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 243 auction results for Yoon Byung-Rock at 4 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,675 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,224–$31,575, n=19). The auction record is $964,596 for Autumn Fragrance (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Fragrance, 2007 | Oil on canvas & four oil on Korean paper | $964,596 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Autumn's Fragrance (Yellow Peach), 2007 | Oil on Korean paper | $170,063 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | Autumn Fragrance, 2023 | Oil on Korean paper | $54,980 | K-Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | Autumn's Fragrance, 1967 | Oil paint | $50,400 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Autumn Fragrance, 2025 | Oil on Korean paper | $35,757 | K-Auction | May 2026 |
| 6 | Red Apples on top of Green Apples, 2014 | Oil on Korean paper | $34,257 | K-Auction | Feb 2022 |
| 7 | Autumn Fragrance, 2025 | Oil on Korean paper | $32,430 | K-Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Autumn Fragrance, 2010 | Oil on Korean paper | $32,341 | K-Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Pigs and Apple, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $32,253 | Sotheby's | Apr 2009 |
| 10 | Fragrance of Autumn, 2024 | Oil on Korean paper | $31,557 | K-Auction | Aug 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $30,326 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $18,815 |
| Other | 5 | $1,413 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $35,757 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $13,943 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $12,928 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 243 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Yoon Byung-Rock is a Korean artist with 278 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $5,629. 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 Yoon Byung-Rock sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $23,247 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yoon Byung-Rock on OpeningBid →What is a Yoon Byung-Rock work worth?
Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yoon Byung-Rock work is $5,629.
The median Yoon Byung-Rock painting sells for $16,537 across 82 lots.
The median Yoon Byung-Rock print sells for $1,236 across 83 lots.
The median Yoon Byung-Rock work on paper sells for $5,271 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yoon Byung-Rock prints typically sell for $841–$1,565 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Yoon Byung-Rock paintings typically sell for $7,174–$27,768 (the middle half of 31 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 | 88 | $1,236†‡ | $6,651‡ | 94.3% | 2025-03-27 |
| Paintings | 98 | $16,537†‡ | $964,596 | 83.7% | 2026-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $5,271‡ | $50,400 | — | 2025-03-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,120‡ | $1,120‡ | — | 2025-10-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $45,451†‡ | $964,596 | — | 2026-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yoon Byung-Rock's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (88 lots) median $1,236 with 94.3% sell-through. Paintings (98 lots) median $16,537, record $964,596. A typical Yoon Byung-Rock painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $45,451.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,167–$1,860†‡ | $1,211†‡ | $2,076‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 66 | $841–$1,565†‡ | $1,218†‡ | $6,651‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $1,462–$2,519†‡ | $2,321†‡ | $3,455‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $4,707–$11,902†‡ | $9,083†‡ | $27,786 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $7,174–$27,768†‡ | $15,542†‡ | $37,189† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $20,479–$35,561†‡ | $25,867†‡ | $964,596 |
† 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 | 2008 | $964,596 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $90,962‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $50,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,651‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,247‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $5,271‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,120‡ |
‡ 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 Yoon Byung-Rock worth?
Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yoon Byung-Rock work is $5,629. The median Yoon Byung-Rock painting sells for $16,537 across 82 lots. The median Yoon Byung-Rock print sells for $1,236 across 83 lots. The median Yoon Byung-Rock work on paper sells for $5,271 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yoon Byung-Rock prints typically sell for $841–$1,565 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Yoon Byung-Rock paintings typically sell for $7,174–$27,768 (the middle half of 31 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 Yoon Byung-Rock painting?
Based on 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yoon Byung-Rock painting is $16,537. 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 Yoon Byung-Rock's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yoon Byung-Rock painting is $964,596.
What is the average price of a Yoon Byung-Rock print?
Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yoon Byung-Rock print is $1,236. 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 Yoon Byung-Rock's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yoon Byung-Rock print is $6,651. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Yoon Byung-Rock print?
Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yoon Byung-Rock print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,218, 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 medium Yoon Byung-Rock painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yoon Byung-Rock painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,542, 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 Yoon Byung-Rock's auction record?
Yoon Byung-Rock's auction record is $964,596, set in 2008.
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