Youngkuk Yoo (1916–2002)
What is Youngkuk Yoo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 262 auction results for Youngkuk Yoo at 3 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,680 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,440–$313,172, n=11). The auction record is $753,851 for Work (2019, K-Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $753,851 | K-Auction | May 2019 |
| 2 | Work, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $549,749 | K-Auction | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Work, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $438,995 | K-Auction | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Mountain, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $380,892 | K-Auction | May 2026 |
| 5 | Work, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $351,443 | K-Auction | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Work, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $313,392 | K-Auction | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Work, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $274,901 | K-Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Work, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $248,058 | K-Auction | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | Work, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $185,886 | K-Auction | Nov 2018 |
| 10 | Abstract, 1916 | Painting | $67,100 | Bonhams | May 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $332,417 |
| Prints | 12 | $1,235 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $126,493 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,156 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 262 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Youngkuk Yoo is a Korean artist with 268 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,435. 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 Youngkuk Yoo sold in 2026 for $380,892, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Youngkuk Yoo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Youngkuk Yoo on OpeningBid →What is a Youngkuk Yoo work worth?
Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Youngkuk Yoo work is $1,435.
The median Youngkuk Yoo print sells for $1,049 across 183 lots.
The median Youngkuk Yoo painting sells for $239,583 across 77 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Youngkuk Yoo prints typically sell for $745–$1,246 (the middle half of 148 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Youngkuk Yoo paintings typically sell for $124,534–$257,706 (the middle half of 56 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 | 189 | $1,049†‡ | $3,717 | 96.8% | 2026-01-29 |
| Paintings | 77 | $239,583†‡ | $1.1M‡ | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 64 | $250,995†‡ | $1.1M‡ | — | 2026-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Youngkuk Yoo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (189 lots) median $1,049 with 96.8% sell-through. Paintings (77 lots) median $239,583, record $1,125,138. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Youngkuk Yoo painting sells for around 228× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 64 lots) the median is $250,995.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 148 | $745–$1,246†‡ | $946†‡ | $2,872‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $1,574–$2,804†‡ | $2,085†‡ | $3,717 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $124,534–$257,706†‡ | $190,617†‡ | $549,749 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $339,168–$635,303†‡ | $388,698†‡ | $1.1M‡ |
† 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 | 2021 | $1.1M‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $819,302‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,717 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,375 |
‡ 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 Youngkuk Yoo worth?
Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Youngkuk Yoo work is $1,435. The median Youngkuk Yoo print sells for $1,049 across 183 lots. The median Youngkuk Yoo painting sells for $239,583 across 77 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Youngkuk Yoo prints typically sell for $745–$1,246 (the middle half of 148 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Youngkuk Yoo paintings typically sell for $124,534–$257,706 (the middle half of 56 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 Youngkuk Yoo print?
Based on 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Youngkuk Yoo print is $1,049. 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 Youngkuk Yoo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Youngkuk Yoo print is $3,717.
What is the average price of a Youngkuk Yoo painting?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Youngkuk Yoo painting is $239,583. 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 Youngkuk Yoo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Youngkuk Yoo painting is $1,125,138. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Youngkuk Yoo print?
Based on 148 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Youngkuk Yoo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $946, 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 Youngkuk Yoo painting?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Youngkuk Yoo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $190,617, 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 Youngkuk Yoo's auction record?
Youngkuk Yoo's auction record is $1,125,138, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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