Rating and value 2024 of paintings by Lee Ufan

If you own a work by or after Lee Ufan, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of the artist Lee Ufan  

The artist Lee Ufan leaves behind a distinctive body of work, composed mainly of paintings and ceramics. He is South Korean. The price of his works is now rising under the auctioneer's hammer. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €120 to €2,263,000, a significant gap but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to Lee Ufan's works. He is especially prized by buyers in Hong Kong, Seoul and France. In 2021, his painting entitled East Winds, dating from 1984, sold for €2,263,000, a world record to date for the artist. His stock has been exploding in recent years.

Order of value from a single work to the most prestigious

Style and technique of artist Lee Ufan

Lee Ufan is a contemporary artist sometimes associated with Minimalism, who does not, however, confirm this closeness to the movement. He produces drawings, prints and oils on canvas, as well as ceramics.

Lee Ufan's life

Lee Ufan was born in 1936 in the Haman district, then under the possession of the Japanese Empire.

He studied calligraphy and poetry in Korea, in addition to painting. In 1956, he moved to Japan to study philosophy. This knowledge had a major influence on his painting. After meeting the artist Nabuo Sekine, he took his advice from him and vice versa.

In the 60s, after winning a competition, he turned more to art criticism and theory - writing about the Japanese Mono-ha movement, aimed at representing the antagonism between natural and artificial materials. He will be presenting his concept at the Paris Biennale, which is closer to modern phenomenology. 

Ufan Lee's imprint on his period

Ufan Lee is an artist known and recognized the world over. His work blends Eastern and Western influences (contemporary art), which is now highly appreciated by the art market. Today, most of his works are held by private collectors. He is one of South Korea's most highly-valued artists.

Today, the artist stands out on the international auction scene, with his works fetching record sums in recent years.

Recognizing the artist's signature

Lee Ufan signs his works most of the time. However, it is essential to have your work appraised to be sure of its originality. There are, of course, many copies.

Knowing the value of a work

If you happen to own a work by or after Lee Ufan, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your work, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your work, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives to sell it at the best possible price, taking into account the inclinations of the market.