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David Shepherd Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1931–2017

Of the 112 lots by David Shepherd (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2005 and 2026, 106 found a buyer (95%). The median price realised is $13.5kSign up free to see across 106 priced sales; the middle half sold for $8.4kSign up free to see–$29.8kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Evening in the Luangwa, sold at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in July 2023 for $194kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (69), Scottsdale Art Auction (14) and Strauss & Co (7).

$193,600≈ £147,674≈ €172,534Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumEvening in the LuangwaCoeur d'Alene Art Auction112auction results2005–2026years recorded95%sold$13.5kSign up free to seemedian price

David Shepherd oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
112
Sold rate
95%
Active at auction
2005–2026
Median price
$13.5kSign up free to see
Record price
$194kSign up free to see Evening in the Luangwa, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction, Jul 2023

Top auction houses: Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (69), Scottsdale Art Auction (14), Strauss & Co (7)

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  1. Serengeti Skies by David Shepherd, 1977, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2020
    Serengeti Skies, 1977
    Oil · Canvas
    22 x 44 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 205
    $15,000≈ £11,757≈ €12,922Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  2. Rhinos by David Shepherd, 1997, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2020
    Rhinos, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    10 x 16 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 202
    $6,545≈ £5,130≈ €5,638Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  3. Kudu by David Shepherd, 1967, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2020
    Kudu, 1967
    Oil · Canvas
    22 x 30 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 233
    $6,545≈ £5,130≈ €5,638Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  4. Elephant by David Shepherd, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2020
    Elephant
    Oil · Canvas
    10 x 14 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 204
    $16,660≈ £13,058≈ €14,352Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  5. Cool Buffalo by David Shepherd, 2011, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2020
    Cool Buffalo, 2011
    Oil · Canvas
    8 x 12 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 27
    $8,925≈ £6,996≈ €7,689Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  6. Cape Buffalo in Bush by David Shepherd, 1993, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2020
    Cape Buffalo in Bush, 1993
    Oil · Canvas
    6 x 6 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 28
    $8,330≈ £6,529≈ €7,176Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  7. The Big Country by David Shepherd, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2020
    The Big Country
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 38 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 29
    $9,520≈ £7,462≈ €8,201Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  8. Lion Pair by David Shepherd, Oil on canvas, sold Jun 2020
    Lion Pair
    Oil · Canvas
    9 x 16 inches
    Scottsdale Art Auction · · Lot 352
    $11,700≈ £9,279≈ €10,350Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
  9. Tiger by David Shepherd, Oil on canvas, sold Oct 2019
    Tiger
    Oil · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 348
    $7,500≈ £5,768≈ €6,713Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. The King of the Plains by David Shepherd, Oil on canvas, sold Oct 2019
    The King of the Plains
    Oil · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 347
    $5,938≈ £4,567≈ €5,315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Zebra by David Shepherd, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2019
    Zebra
    Oil · Canvas
    5 x 5 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 267
    $6,545≈ £5,267≈ €5,876Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  12. Wolong Panda by David Shepherd, 2006, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2019
    Wolong Panda, 2006
    Oil · Canvas
    26 x 20 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 145
    $29,750≈ £23,942≈ €26,710Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  13. Tiger in the Bushes by David Shepherd, 2011, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2019
    Tiger in the Bushes, 2011
    Oil · Canvas
    12 x 18 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 113
    $10,710≈ £8,619≈ €9,616Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  14. Storm over the Luangwa by David Shepherd, 1971, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2019
    Storm over the Luangwa, 1971
    Oil · Canvas
    24 x 44 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 265
    $11,900≈ £9,577≈ €10,684Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  15. Lion by David Shepherd, 1993, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2019
    Lion, 1993
    Oil · Canvas
    6 x 6 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 202
    $5,355≈ £4,310≈ €4,808Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  16. Face to Face by David Shepherd, 1963, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2019
    Face to Face, 1963
    Oil · Canvas
    8 x 11 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 203
    $8,925≈ £7,183≈ €8,013Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  17. Elephants with Ant Hill by David Shepherd, 2001, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2019
    Elephants with Ant Hill, 2001
    Oil · Canvas
    18 x 32 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 147
    $21,420≈ £17,238≈ €19,231Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  18. Cheetahs in Thorn Bush by David Shepherd, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2019
    Cheetahs in Thorn Bush
    Oil · Canvas
    14 x 25 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 201
    $15,470≈ £12,450≈ €13,889Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  19. Cheetah Lookout by David Shepherd, 2003, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2019
    Cheetah Lookout, 2003
    Oil · Canvas
    18 x 32 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 148
    $29,750≈ £23,942≈ €26,710Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  20. The Challenge by David Shepherd, 1997, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2019
    The Challenge, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    10.5 x 16.5 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 112
    $10,710≈ £8,619≈ €9,616Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  21. Cape Buffalo by David Shepherd, 1970, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2019
    Cape Buffalo, 1970
    Oil · Canvas
    28 x 44 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 204
    $29,750≈ £23,942≈ €26,710Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  22. The Big Five by David Shepherd, 1970, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2019
    The Big Five, 1970
    Oil · Canvas
    34 x 56 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 266
    $21,420≈ £17,238≈ €19,231Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  23. Leopard by David Shepherd, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2019
    Leopard
    Oil · Canvas
    9 x 16 inches
    Scottsdale Art Auction · · Lot 288
    $9,945≈ £7,608≈ €8,853Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
  24. Lion by David Shepherd, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2019
    Lion
    Oil · Canvas
    9 x 16 inches
    Scottsdale Art Auction · · Lot 287
    $10,530≈ £8,056≈ €9,374Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
  25. Zebras by David Shepherd, 1997, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2018
    Zebras, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    14 x 22 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 165
    $14,280≈ £10,911≈ €12,284Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  26. Surprise Encounter by David Shepherd, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2018
    Surprise Encounter
    Oil · Canvas
    24 x 20 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 151
    $13,090≈ £10,002≈ €11,260Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  27. Old Tsavo Cow by David Shepherd, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2018
    Old Tsavo Cow
    Oil · Canvas
    28 x 44 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 237
    $17,850≈ £13,638≈ €15,355Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  28. Lions with Buffalo Kill by David Shepherd, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2018
    Lions with Buffalo Kill
    Oil · Canvas
    40 x 80 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 238
    $47,600≈ £36,369≈ €40,946Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  29. Kudu Calf by David Shepherd, 1993, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2018
    Kudu Calf, 1993
    Oil · Canvas
    12 x 20 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 164
    $8,925≈ £6,819≈ €7,677Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  30. Elephant Country by David Shepherd, 2001, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2018
    Elephant Country, 2001
    Oil · Canvas
    10 x 14 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 163
    $13,090≈ £10,002≈ €11,260Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  31. Bright Intervals by David Shepherd, 1968, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2018
    Bright Intervals, 1968
    Oil · Canvas
    26 x 52 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 236
    $9,520≈ £7,274≈ €8,189Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  32. Black Rhinos by David Shepherd, 2011, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2018
    Black Rhinos, 2011
    Oil · Canvas
    10 x 18 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 40
    $8,925≈ £6,819≈ €7,677Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  33. Angry Elephants by David Shepherd, 1964, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2018
    Angry Elephants, 1964
    Oil · Canvas
    28 x 44 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 149
    $29,750≈ £22,731≈ €25,591Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  34. Cheetahs by David Shepherd, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2018
    Cheetahs
    Oil · Canvas
    22 x 38 inches
    Scottsdale Art Auction · · Lot 254
    $64,350≈ £45,915≈ €52,599Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
  35. Zebra Plains by David Shepherd, 1969, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2017
    Zebra Plains, 1969
    Oil · Canvas
    28 x 44 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 163
    $53,550≈ £40,893≈ €45,656Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  36. Three Lions by David Shepherd, 2002, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2017
    Three Lions, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    16 x 27 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 96
    $50,575≈ £38,622≈ €43,120Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  37. Images of Africa by David Shepherd, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2017
    Images of Africa
    Oil · Canvas
    8 x 10 inches each
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 31
    $22,610≈ £17,266≈ €19,277Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  38. Hippos by David Shepherd, 1997, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2017
    Hippos, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    10 x 16 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 162
    $5,950≈ £4,544≈ €5,073Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  39. Elephant Heaven by David Shepherd, 1975, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2017
    Elephant Heaven, 1975
    Oil · Canvas
    28 x 60 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 160
    $77,350≈ £59,068≈ €65,948Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  40. Cheetah in the Bush by David Shepherd, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2017
    Cheetah in the Bush
    Oil · Canvas
    16 x 28 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 95
    $17,850≈ £13,631≈ €15,219Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  41. Cape Buffalo by David Shepherd, 1970, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2017
    Cape Buffalo, 1970
    Oil · Canvas
    28 x 44 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 164
    $44,625≈ £34,078≈ €38,047Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  42. Black Rhino by David Shepherd, 1969, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2017
    Black Rhino, 1969
    Oil · Canvas
    28 x 44 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 94
    $29,750≈ £22,719≈ €25,364Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  43. Angry Elephants by David Shepherd, 1964, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2017
    Angry Elephants, 1964
    Oil · Canvas
    38 x 70 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 32
    $59,500≈ £45,437≈ €50,729Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  44. Elephant in River Bed by David Shepherd, Oil on canvas, offered Apr 2017
    Elephant in River Bed
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 30 inches
    Scottsdale Art Auction · · Lot 458
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–45,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
  45. Lion in Thicket by David Shepherd, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2017
    Lion in Thicket
    Oil · Canvas
    16 x 30 inches
    Scottsdale Art Auction · · Lot 406
    $35,100≈ £28,089≈ €32,831Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
  46. Old George Under His Favorite Baobab Tree by David Shepherd, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2017
    Old George Under His Favorite Baobab Tree
    Oil · Canvas
    34 x 54 inches
    Scottsdale Art Auction · · Lot 405
    $58,500≈ £46,815≈ €54,719Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
  47. Tiger by David Shepherd, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2016
    Tiger
    Oil · Canvas
    22 x 32cm (8 11/16 x 12 5/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 102
    £12,500≈ $15,361≈ €13,991Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  48. In the Heat of the Day by David Shepherd, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2016
    In the Heat of the Day
    Oil · Canvas
    22 x 38cm (8 11/16 x 14 15/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 101
    £11,250≈ $13,825≈ €12,592Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  49. Beauchamp Place, London by David Shepherd, oil on canvas, sold Aug 2016
    Beauchamp Place, London
    Oil · Canvas
    (31 x 41.5 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 1009
    $688≈ £530≈ €621Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  50. Rhino I by David Shepherd, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2014
    Rhino I
    Oil · Canvas
    39,5 by 65cm excluding frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 3
    ZAR 363,776≈ $32,460≈ £20,412≈ €25,997Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 140,000–180,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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