Nam June Paik Paintings: Auction Prices

South Korean · 1932–2006

ArtSell has recorded 36 auction results for Nam June Paik paintings between 2002 and 2026, of which 32 sold (89% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,090 to $335,766, with a median of $19,917 across 32 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 5 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $335,766 for “Miss Rheingold” at Lempertz in 2007.

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1. 
   T'ang Dynasty, 1988

   Acrylic · Canvas

   canvas 48 1/8 x 61 in. (122.2 x 154.9 cm) overall 76 1/4 x 68 in. (193.7 x 172.7 cm) installation dimensions variable

   Phillips · Feb 28, 2026 · Lot 147
   $45,150≈ £33,516≈ €38,247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   TV SERVICE ROBOT, 1997

   Mixed media

   113 x 109 x 61.5 cm. (44 1/2 x 42 7/8 x 24 1/4 in.)

   Phillips · May 27, 2025 · Lot 49
   HK$698,500≈ $89,115≈ £65,767≈ €78,474Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   MT-TV, 1994

   Acrylic

   33 × 36 × 38 cm

   Grisebach · Dec 1, 2023 · Lot 804
   €12,700≈ $13,811≈ £10,927Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
4. 
   Flip, 1992

   Mixed media

   46 × 43 × 19,4 cm

   Grisebach · Dec 1, 2023 · Lot 805
   €16,510≈ $17,955≈ £14,206Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
5. 
   Ingrid Bergman, 1989

   Oil · Canvas

   133.5 x 166.5 cm. (52 1/2 x 65 1/2 in.)

   Phillips · Mar 31, 2023 · Lot 161
   HK$444,500≈ $56,625≈ £45,780≈ €52,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$380,000–550,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Nightwatchman, 1995

   Oil

   12 1/2 x 7 x 5 1/2 in. (31.8 x 17.8 x 14 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 24, 2022 · Lot 329
   $4,410≈ £3,898≈ €4,477Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Untitled, 1982

   Oil · Canvas

   40 x 50 cm

   Lempertz · Jun 18, 2021 · Lot 405
   €23,750≈ $28,258≈ £20,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
8. 
   Music is Not Sound, 1988

   Acrylic

   46 x 72 x 41 in. (116.8 x 182.9 x 104.1 cm)

   Phillips · Dec 8, 2020 · Lot 159
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Senza titolo, 1995

   Mixed media · Canvas

   100x125,5 cm

   Farsettiarte · May 3, 2020 · Lot 116
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €18,000–24,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
10. 
    Untitled, 1981

    Oil · Board

    50.4 x 65 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 4, 2019 · Lot 198
    €2,232≈ $2,473≈ £1,888Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Lempertz ↗
11. 
    Senza titolo, 1995

    Mixed media · Canvas

    100x125,5 cm

    Farsettiarte · Nov 30, 2019 · Lot 354
    Result not publishedEst. €15,000–25,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
12. 
    Kim Chee and Sauerkraut, 1997

    Acrylic · ed. AP 21/33

    15 x 6 x 2cm

    Van Ham · Jun 14, 2019 · Lot 64
    €968≈ $1,090≈ £862Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
13. 
    Tiger lives, 2000

    Acrylic

    61 x 72 x 9 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 1, 2018 · Lot 537
    €27,280≈ $30,987≈ £24,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–25,000View at Lempertz ↗
14. 
    MT-TV, 1994

    Acrylic

    30 × 35 × 40 cm

    Grisebach · Jun 1, 2018 · Lot 771
    €18,750≈ $21,879≈ £16,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Grisebach ↗
15. 
    MT-TV (Watchman), 1994

    Acrylic

    30 × 35 × 40 cm

    Grisebach · Jun 1, 2018 · Lot 772
    €18,750≈ $21,879≈ £16,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Grisebach ↗
16. 
    Big Shoulder, 1998

    Mixed media

    233.7 x 264.2 x 45.7 cm (92 x 104 x 17 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 27, 2018 · Lot 44
    HK$2,312,500≈ $294,774≈ £221,418≈ €253,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,800,000–2,200,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Auktion 401, Los 241, 1989

    Mixed media · Linen

    237,5 x 361,3cm

    Van Ham · Nov 29, 2017 · Lot 241
    €5,950≈ $7,037≈ £5,254Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Van Ham ↗
18. 
    MT-TV, 1994

    Mixed media

    32.7(L) x 34.8(W) x 38(H) cm

    Ravenel · Dec 4, 2016 · Lot 312
    NT$780,000≈ $24,445≈ £19,225≈ €22,970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$850,000–1,300,000View at Ravenel ↗
19. 
    Senza titolo, anni '60

    Mixed media · Canvas

    35,5 x 45,5 cm

    Wannenes · Jun 9, 2016 · Lot 4
    Result not publishedEst. €3,000–5,000View at Wannenes ↗
20. 
    Senza titolo, anni '60

    Mixed media · Canvas

    50,2 x 40,5 cm

    Wannenes · Jun 9, 2016 · Lot 3
    Result not publishedEst. €4,000–6,000View at Wannenes ↗
21. 
    Radio Man, 1987

    Acrylic

    194 x 75 x 55 cm

    Lempertz · Nov 28, 2015 · Lot 617
    €105,400≈ $111,513≈ £74,085Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €75,000–View at Lempertz ↗
22. 
    Life is Drama, 1990

    Oil · Panel

    188 x 119 x 65 cm (74 x 46 7/8 x 25 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 30, 2015 · Lot 143
    £80,500≈ $126,610≈ €113,156Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
23. 
    Dharma Wheel Turns

    Mixed media

    45 x 40 x 40cm

    Van Ham · Jun 17, 2015 · Lot 73
    €7,140≈ $8,053≈ £5,119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
24. 
    Ginsberg, 1989

    Acrylic · Canvas

    97 x 101.7 cm

    Lempertz · May 30, 2015 · Lot 531
    €55,800≈ $61,213≈ £40,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €40,000–60,000View at Lempertz ↗
25. 
    Temple guards, 1993

    Acrylic

    167.5 cm

    Lempertz · May 30, 2015 · Lot 530
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300,000–400,000View at Lempertz ↗
26. 
    88 Seoul Olympic Memorial, 1988

    Acrylic · Linen · ed. 73/88

    56 x 71.5 cm

    Lempertz · May 30, 2015 · Lot 734
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
27. 
    Fernseher, 1994

    Acrylic · ed. 10/30

    30 x 35 x 40 cm

    Lempertz · Nov 29, 2014 · Lot 799
    €9,300≈ $11,609≈ £7,396Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Lempertz ↗
28. 
    Big Shoulder, 1998

    Mixed media

    233.7 x 264.2 x 45.7 cm (92 x 104 x 17 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2014 · Lot 268
    $221,000≈ £141,169≈ €177,710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    Robot, 1993

    Acrylic · Panel

    81.2 x 73.8 x 48 cm. (32 x 29 x 19 in.)

    Phillips · Jun 28, 2013 · Lot 213
    £35,000≈ $53,407≈ €40,831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
30. 
    Senza titolo, 1995

    Mixed media · Canvas

    100x125,5 cm

    Farsettiarte · May 26, 2012 · Lot 394
    Result not publishedEst. €24,000–32,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
31. 
    Ohne Titel (untitled)

    Acrylic · Canvas

    30 x 40 cm

    Lempertz · May 23, 2012 · Lot 666
    €4,880≈ $6,178≈ £3,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
32. 
    Fernseher (television)

    Acrylic

    30 x 35 x 40 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 4, 2011 · Lot 726
    €9,075≈ $12,261≈ £7,838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Lempertz ↗
33. 
    Untitled (expression of thanks by Nam June Paik to Rolf Jährling)

    Mixed media · Board

    48 x 109 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 2, 2011 · Lot 682
    €8,470≈ $12,248≈ £7,479Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
34. 
    Senza titolo, 1995

    Mixed media · Canvas

    100x125,5 cm

    Farsettiarte · Nov 27, 2010 · Lot 703
    Result not publishedEst. €28,000–38,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
35. 
    MT-TV, 1994

    Mixed media

    32.7(L) x 34.8(W) x 38(H) cm

    Ravenel · May 31, 2010 · Lot 6
    HK$264,000≈ $33,876≈ £23,360≈ €27,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$200,000–300,000View at Ravenel ↗
36. 
    Female I-Ging, 1990

    Acrylic

    50 × 60 cm

    Grisebach · Jun 6, 2009 · Lot 902
    €3,927≈ $5,567≈ £3,453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,000View at Grisebach ↗
37. 
    Ohne Titel (Fernsehobjekt), 1980

    Acrylic

    49 × 52 × 7 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 29, 2008 · Lot 415
    €5,950≈ $7,573≈ £4,938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
38. 
    Ohne Titel, 1991

    Mixed media

    99 × 80,5 cm

    Grisebach · Dec 1, 2007 · Lot 436
    €11,900≈ $17,566≈ £8,503Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Grisebach ↗
39. 
    Miss Rheingold

    Acrylic

    Lempertz · Jun 2, 2007 · Lot 298
    €249,900≈ $335,766≈ £169,741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €110,000–140,000View at Lempertz ↗
40. 
    Ohne Titel (DuMont Picture Tubes Receiving Tubes)

    Oil

    104 x 69,5 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 3, 2006 · Lot 340
    €2,618≈ $3,355≈ £1,798Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Lempertz ↗
41. 
    Ohne Titel, 1991

    Mixed media

    60,5 : 75,5 cm (23,8 : 29,7 in)

    Ketterer Kunst · Dec 7, 2002 · Lot 740
    €6,095≈ $6,099≈ £3,887Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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