Yun Hyong-keun

Korean · 1928–2007 · Painter

Yun Hyong-keun was a South Korean artist. After graduating from the Hongik University, Yun became associated with the Dansaekhwa movement. Yun is well known for the smearing… (Wikipedia)

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9auction results2013–2024years recorded100%sold (9)$77.7kSign up free to seemedian price

Record prices

  1. Yun Hyong-keun, Burnt Umber & Ultramarine, 1993, oil on linenBurnt Umber & UltramarinePhillips · £139,700≈ $167,500≈ €157,796Sign up to see
  2. Yun Hyong-keun, Umber-Blue 76, oil on linenUmber-Blue 76Phillips · HK$882,000≈ $113,064≈ £94,243≈ €108,966Sign up to see
  3. Yun Hyong-keun, Untitled, 1995, oil on linenUntitledPhillips · HK$882,000≈ $112,358≈ £91,601≈ €106,500Sign up to see

Yun Hyong-keun’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 9 auction results for Yun Hyong-keun between 2013 and 2024, of which 9 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $2.6kSign up free to see to $168kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $168kSign up free to see for Burnt Umber & Ultramarine at Phillips in March 2023. The most common medium is oil paintings (8 lots). Most results come from Phillips (7), Grisebach (1) and Van Ham (1).

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  1. Yun Hyong-keun, Untitled 95-#78, 1995, oil on linen
    Untitled 95-#78, 1995
    Oil · Linen
    10 3/4 x 18 in. (27.3 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 187
    $50,800≈ £40,104≈ €48,097Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Yun Hyong-keun, Burnt Umber & Ultramarine Blue, 1994, Öl auf Leinwand
    Burnt Umber & Ultramarine Blue, 1994
    Oil
    41 × 60,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 783
    €76,200≈ $82,692≈ £65,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Grisebach ↗
  3. Yun Hyong-keun, Burnt Umber & Ultramarine Blue, 2004, oil on linen
    Burnt Umber & Ultramarine Blue, 2004
    Oil · Linen
    27.5 x 41.3 cm (10 7/8 x 16 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    £35,560≈ $46,477≈ €41,564Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Yun Hyong-keun, BURNT UMBER & ULTRAMARINE BLUE, 1999-2004, oil on linen
    BURNT UMBER & ULTRAMARINE BLUE, 1999-2004
    Oil · Linen
    60.8 x 80.3 cm. (23 7/8 x 31 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    HK$609,600≈ $77,657≈ £62,784≈ €71,409Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Yun Hyong-keun, Burnt Umber & Ultramarine, 1993, oil on linen
    Burnt Umber & Ultramarine, 1993
    Oil · Linen
    90.4 x 72.8 cm (35 5/8 x 28 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    £139,700≈ $167,500≈ €157,796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Yun Hyong-keun, Umber-Blue 76, oil on linen
    Umber-Blue 76
    Oil · Linen
    31.5 x 41 cm. (12 3/8 x 16 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 222
    HK$882,000≈ $113,064≈ £94,243≈ €108,966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$700,000–1,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Yun Hyong-keun, Untitled, 1995, oil on linen
    Untitled, 1995
    Oil · Linen
    50 x 72 cm. (19 5/8 x 28 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 177
    HK$882,000≈ $112,358≈ £91,601≈ €106,500Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Yun Hyong-keun, Burnt Umber and Ultramarine, 2004, oil on linen
    Burnt Umber and Ultramarine, 2004
    Oil · Linen
    46 x 61 cm (18 1/8 x 24 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    HK$275,000≈ $35,288≈ £27,470≈ €31,518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Yun Hyong-keun, Auktion 329, Los 1014, 1989, Öl auf Japan
    Auktion 329, Los 1014, 1989
    Oil · Paper
    47,5 x 58,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 1014
    €1,935≈ $2,630≈ £1,610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Van Ham ↗

Yun Hyong-keun paintings (8)Yun Hyong-keun oil paintings (8)

Yun Hyong-keun: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Yun Hyong-keun at auction?

$167,500Sign up free to see, for Burnt Umber & Ultramarine at Phillips (March 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Yun Hyong-keun?

The median sale price is $77.7kSign up free to see across 9 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Yun Hyong-keun have sold at auction?

9 of 9 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2024.

Which auction houses sell Yun Hyong-keun?

Phillips, Grisebach and Van Ham account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Grisebach · Van Ham

About Yun Hyong-keun

Yun Hyong-keun was a South Korean artist. After graduating from the Hongik University, Yun became associated with the Dansaekhwa movement. Yun is well known for the smearing effects of burnt umber and ultramarine blue paints on raw canvas or linen, which reveals a Korean sensibility of reflection and meditation.

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