David Shepherd Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1931–2017

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David Shepherd works on paper have appeared at auction 41 times in ArtSell’s records between 2013 and 2026; 29 sold, a sell-through rate of 71%. The median price realised is $134Sign up free to see across 29 priced sales; the middle half sold for $54Sign up free to see–$206Sign up free to see. Serengeti Cheetah Signed and inscribed Pencil 20.5 x 37cm; 8 x 14½in ++Good condition holds the top price on file: $3kSign up free to see at Woolley & Wallis (December 2015). Sales were recorded mainly at Richard Winterton Auctioneers (17), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (12) and Bonhams (4).

£2,000≈ $3,025≈ €2,764Sign uprecord priceSerengeti Cheetah Signed and inscribed Pencil 20.5 x 37cm; 8 x 14½in ++Good conditionWoolley & Wallis41auction results2013–2026years recorded71%sold$134Sign up free to seemedian price

David Shepherd works on paper prices at a glance

Auction results
41 2013–2026
Price range
$13–$3kSign up free to see
Median price
$134Sign up free to see 29 sold
Most recent sale
$1.2kSign up free to see May 2026, Rogers Jones & Co
Record sale
$3kSign up free to see 2015, Woolley & Wallis

Recent sales: On Halcyon Galley label · Untitled · Artic Foxes

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David Shepherd works on paper: key figures

Auction results
41
Sold rate
71%
Active at auction
2013–2026
Median price
$134Sign up free to see

Top auction houses: Richard Winterton Auctioneers (17), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (12), Bonhams (4)

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  1. On Halcyon Galley label by David Shepherd, pencil, sold May 2026
    On Halcyon Galley label
    Drawing
    13 x 18cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 42
    £900≈ $1,208≈ €1,041HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  2. Untitled by David Shepherd, pencil 33.5 x 28cm Provenance: Purchased from Rountree Tryon Galleries, sold Jun 2024
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Sworders · · Lot 458
    £1,000≈ $1,269≈ €1,184HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Sworders ↗
  3. Artic Foxes by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Apr 2024
    Artic Foxes
    Drawing · ed. 921/1500
    26x39cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 185
  4. Untitled by David Shepherd, pencil, offered Feb 2024
    Untitled
    Drawing
    65 x 113cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 109
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £60–80View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  5. Untitled by David Shepherd, pencil, offered Dec 2023
    Untitled
    Drawing
    25.5 x 40.6 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 120
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  6. Shelties' and (960/1200) 'Shoeing Time by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Oct 2023
    Shelties' and (960/1200) 'Shoeing Time
    Drawing · ed. 944/1200
    28.5 x 45.5cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 122
    £30≈ $36≈ €34HammerSign up free to seeEst. £60–80View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
  7. Guildford Steam Shed No.1, No.2 and No.3 by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Aug 2023
    Guildford Steam Shed No.1, No.2 and No.3
    Drawing · ed. 631/900
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 45
    £25≈ $32≈ €29HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–100View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  8. Untitled by David Shepherd, pencil and personalised, sold Oct 2019
    Untitled
    Drawing
    35cm x 32cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 896
  9. The big five by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Aug 2019
    The big five
    Drawing
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 523
    £110≈ $134≈ €119HammerSign up free to seeEst. £60–90View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  10. The Crossing by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Aug 2019
    The Crossing
    Drawing · ed. 1214/5000
    29cm x 43cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 522
    £110≈ $134≈ €119HammerSign up free to seeEst. £30–50View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  11. CBE FRSA FGRA Three Happy Jumbos Signed in pencil lower right Colour print with blind stamp lower left 49 x 87cm by David Shepherd, pencil, offered Feb 2019
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £80–120View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  12. Untitled by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Jan 2019
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. 1214/1500
    53cm x 73cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 471
    £90≈ $115≈ €100HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  13. MY SAVUTI FRIEND' two limited edition prints of an elephant 65 and 142/350 by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Nov 2018
    MY SAVUTI FRIEND' two limited edition prints of an elephant 65 and 142/350
    Drawing · ed. 142/350
    68cm x 45cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 40
  14. Polar bear country by David Shepherd, print, sold Nov 2018
    Polar bear country
    Drawing · ed. 86/950
    38cm x 68cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 33
  15. Elephant by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Nov 2018
    Elephant
    Drawing · ed. 737/1000
    14.5cm x 14.5cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 9
  16. LIONS HEAD' and 'TIGERS HEAD by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Aug 2018
    LIONS HEAD' and 'TIGERS HEAD
    Drawing · ed. 214/850
    24cm x 28cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 34
  17. 'ELEPHANTS - PENCIL DRAWING', a limited edition print 562/950, by David Shepherd, PENCIL, sold Aug 2018
    'ELEPHANTS - PENCIL DRAWING', a limited edition print 562/950,
    Drawing · ed. 562/950
    23cm x 36cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 56
  18. six Limited Edition prints, all numbered 100/495, featuring 'Tiger and Cubs by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Jul 2018
    six Limited Edition prints, all numbered 100/495, featuring 'Tiger and Cubs
    Drawing · ed. 100/495
    21.5cm x 38cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 25
  19. six limited edition prints, 'Lion Cub', 'Leopard Cub', ' by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Jun 2018
    six limited edition prints, 'Lion Cub', 'Leopard Cub', '
    Drawing · ed. 86/100
    13.5cm x 12cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 15
  20. a Solomon & Whitehead boxed portfolio of four limited edition mounted prints of pencil drawings, elephants, cheetahs, panda's and tigers, No 250/495 signed by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Jun 2018
    £100≈ $134≈ €113HammerSign up free to seeEst. £30–50View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  21. Eggs, sixpence a dozen' and 'mrs p by David Shepherd, pencil, sold May 2018
    Eggs, sixpence a dozen' and 'mrs p
    Drawing · ed. 85/1500
    25cm x 31cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 2
  22. a Soloman & Whitehead boxed portfolio of four limited edition mounted prints of pencil drawings, elephants, cheetahs, pandas and tigers No.243/495 by David Shepherd, pencil, sold May 2018
    £120≈ $162≈ €137HammerSign up free to seeEst. £20–30View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  23. Portfolio of pencil drawings by David Shepherd, PENCIL, sold May 2018
    Portfolio of pencil drawings
    Drawing · ed. 244/495
    23cm x 35cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 89
  24. a Solomon & Whitehead boxed portfolio of four limited edition mounted prints of pencil drawings, elephants, cheetahs, pandas and tigers, No by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Apr 2018
    £60≈ $84≈ €69HammerSign up free to seeEst. £20–30View at Richard Winterton Auctioneers ↗
  25. Willesden Sheds, pencil signed print, approximately 46cm x 62cm, together with Peter by David Shepherd, pencil, sold Oct 2016
    Willesden Sheds, pencil signed print, approximately 46cm x 62cm, together with Peter
    Drawing
    46cm x 62cm
    Richard Winterton Auctioneers · · Lot 985
  26. CBE (BORN 1931, BRITISH) Leopard , Elephants , Male Lion , Rhinos and Water Buffalo by David Shepherd, pencil, offered Jul 2016
    CBE (BORN 1931, BRITISH) Leopard , Elephants , Male Lion , Rhinos and Water Buffalo
    Drawing
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 1309
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  27. CBE (BORN 1931, BRITISH) Arabian Oryx artists coloured proof with publishers blind stamp by David Shepherd, pencil, offered Jul 2016
    CBE (BORN 1931, BRITISH) Arabian Oryx artists coloured proof with publishers blind stamp
    Drawing · ed. 853/1500
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 1308
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £70–90View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  28. CBE (BORN 1931, BRITISH) Zebras and Colony Weavers artists coloured proof with publishers blind stamp by David Shepherd, pencil, offered Jul 2016
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £80–100View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  29. CBE (BORN 1931, BRITISH) Arabian Oryx artists coloured proof with publishers blind stamp by David Shepherd, pencil, offered Jul 2016
    CBE (BORN 1931, BRITISH) Arabian Oryx artists coloured proof with publishers blind stamp
    Drawing · ed. 854/500
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 1306
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £50–70View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  30. CBE (BORN 1931, BRITISH) Burning Bright artists coloured proof, publishers blind stamp by David Shepherd, pencil, offered Jul 2016
    CBE (BORN 1931, BRITISH) Burning Bright artists coloured proof, publishers blind stamp
    Drawing · ed. 469/2000
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 1305
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £70–90View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  31. CBE (BORN 1931, BRITISH) The Sentinel artists coloured proof with publishers blind stamp by David Shepherd, pencil, offered Jul 2016
    CBE (BORN 1931, BRITISH) The Sentinel artists coloured proof with publishers blind stamp
    Drawing · ed. 855/1500
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 1304
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £70–90View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  32. CBE (BORN 1931, BRITISH) Jungle Gentleman artists coloured proof with publishers blind stamp by David Shepherd, pencil, offered Jul 2016
    CBE (BORN 1931, BRITISH) Jungle Gentleman artists coloured proof with publishers blind stamp
    Drawing · ed. 181/2000
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 1302
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £70–90View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  33. Serengeti Cheetah Signed and inscribed Pencil 20.5 x 37cm; 8 x 14½in ++Good condition by David Shepherd, Pencil, sold Dec 2015
    Serengeti Cheetah Signed and inscribed Pencil 20.5 x 37cm; 8 x 14½in ++Good condition
    Drawing
    20.5 x 37cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 149
    £2,000≈ $3,025≈ €2,764HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  34. Signed in pencil to margin, limited edition (100/850), coloured artist s proof by David Shepherd, PENCIL, sold Apr 2015
    Signed in pencil to margin, limited edition (100/850), coloured artist s proof
    Drawing · ed. 100/850
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 14
  35. Signed in pencil to margin, artist?s coloured proof with publisher?s blind stamp, ? by David Shepherd, PENCIL, sold Jul 2014
    Signed in pencil to margin, artist?s coloured proof with publisher?s blind stamp, ?
    Drawing
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 39
  36. Signed in pencil to margin, limited edition (752/850) coloured artist?s proof ( by David Shepherd, PENCIL, sold Jul 2014
    Signed in pencil to margin, limited edition (752/850) coloured artist?s proof (
    Drawing · ed. 752/850
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 38
    £120≈ $206≈ €151HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–200View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  37. Locomotive `92203 Black Prince` by David Shepherd, 1976, ink, offered May 2014
    Locomotive `92203 Black Prince`, 1976
    Drawing
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1623
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Gorringe's ↗
  38. 'Wildlife of the World', a portfoio including 'Elephant and Babies', 'Mountain Gorilla', 'Bengal Tiger', 'Cheetah', 'Rhino', 'Leopards', 'Lioness and Cubs' and 'Siberian Tiger' by David Shepherd, all signed 'David Shepherd' and numbered in pencil limited edition colour prints, sold Oct 2013
    £475≈ $765≈ €564Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Bonhams ↗
  39. 'Indian Rhino', together with another similar by David Shepherd, both signed 'David Shepherd' in pencil (lower right), both with blind stamp (lower left) limited edition colour prints, , sold Oct 2013
    'Indian Rhino', together with another similar
    Drawing
    22 x 32cm (8 11/16 x 12 5/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 219
    £125≈ $201≈ €148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  40. 'Lion Sketch' and 'Tiger Sketch', a pair by David Shepherd, both signed 'David Shepherd' and numbered 69/850 in pencil (lower right), both with blind stamp (lower left) limited edi, sold Apr 2013
    'Lion Sketch' and 'Tiger Sketch', a pair
    Drawing · ed. 69/850
    13.5 x 23cm (5 5/16 x 9 1/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 300
    £250≈ $383≈ €294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  41. 'Indian Rhino', together with another similar by David Shepherd, both signed 'David Shepherd' in pencil (lower right), both with blind stamp (lower left) limited edition colour prints, , offered Apr 2013
    'Indian Rhino', together with another similar
    Drawing
    22 x 32cm (8 11/16 x 12 5/8in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 299
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about David Shepherd works on paper

How much is a David Shepherd works on paper worth?

David Shepherd works on paper in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $13 and $3,025, with a median of $134; half of the 29 priced sales were between $54 and $206. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive David Shepherd works on paper sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $3,025 for “Serengeti Cheetah Signed and inscribed Pencil 20.5 x 37cm; 8 x 14½in ++Good condition”, sold at Woolley & Wallis in December 2015.

How much do David Shepherd works on paper sell for?

In the last five years the median was $36 across 5 sales. Over the whole record (2013–2026) the median is $134.

How often do David Shepherd works on paper sell at auction?

71% of the 41 works on paper offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are David Shepherd works on paper sold?

Most of the 41 recorded results come from Richard Winterton Auctioneers (17), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (12), Bonhams (4). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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