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Herbert James Draper, The Lament for Icarus

Herbert James Draper

British · 1863–1920 · Painter, Illustrator

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6auction results2022–2026years recorded83%sold (5)$1.2kSign up free to seemedian price

Record prices

  1. Herbert James Draper, THE SPIRIT OF THE FOUNTAIN, oil on canvasTHE SPIRIT OF THE FOUNTAINLyon & Turnbull · £27,920≈ $37,150≈ €32,591Sign up to see
  2. Herbert James Draper, Aktstudie, um 1908-1913 (?), Bleistift, Kreide und Gouache auf PapierAktstudieVan Ham · €1,848≈ $1,945≈ £1,566Sign up to see
  3. Herbert James Draper, Study Of Puck, coloured chalks and charcoal on paperStudy Of PuckLawrences Auctioneers · £1,000≈ $1,238≈ €1,142Sign up to see

Herbert James Draper’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 6 auction results for Herbert James Draper between 2022 and 2026, of which 5 sold (83%). Recorded sale prices range from $785Sign up free to see to $37.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $37.2kSign up free to see for THE SPIRIT OF THE FOUNTAIN at Lyon & Turnbull in July 2026. Most results come from Lyon & Turnbull (4), Lawrences Auctioneers (1) and Van Ham (1).

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  1. Herbert James Draper, THE SPIRIT OF THE FOUNTAIN, oil on canvas
    THE SPIRIT OF THE FOUNTAIN
    Oil · Canvas
    58.4cm x 106.7cm (23in x 42 in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 4
    £27,920≈ $37,150≈ €32,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. Herbert James Draper, DESIGN FOR AN ILLUSTRATION TO 'THE TAME PARTRIDGE', 1893, 1893
    DESIGN FOR AN ILLUSTRATION TO 'THE TAME PARTRIDGE', 1893, 1893
    24cm x 13cm (frame size 50cm x 33.5cm)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 140
    £630≈ $785≈ €738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  3. Herbert James Draper, STUDY FOR 'THE TRAILING CLOUDS OF GLORY', 1898, 1898
    STUDY FOR 'THE TRAILING CLOUDS OF GLORY', 1898, 1898
    49.5cm x 25.5cm (frame size 81.5cm x 46.5cm)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 141
    £693≈ $863≈ €811Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. Herbert James Draper, Study Of Puck, coloured chalks and charcoal on paper
    Study Of Puck
    Drawing · Paper
    48.5 x 39cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 501
    £1,000≈ $1,238≈ €1,142HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  5. Herbert James Draper, Aktstudie, um 1908-1913 (?), Bleistift, Kreide und Gouache auf Papier
    Aktstudie, um 1908-1913 (?)
    Gouache · Paper
    48,5 x 31cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 722
    €1,848≈ $1,945≈ £1,566Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Herbert James Draper, STUDY OF LISTENING FIGURE FOR 'THE PIPES OF PAN'
    STUDY OF LISTENING FIGURE FOR 'THE PIPES OF PAN'
    36.5cm x 27cm (frame size 55.5cm x 44cm)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 142
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗

Herbert James Draper: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Herbert James Draper at auction?

$37,150Sign up free to see, for THE SPIRIT OF THE FOUNTAIN at Lyon & Turnbull (July 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Herbert James Draper?

The median sale price is $1.2kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Herbert James Draper have sold at auction?

5 of 6 recorded lots sold between 2022 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Herbert James Draper?

Lyon & Turnbull, Lawrences Auctioneers and Van Ham account for the most recorded results. Lyon & Turnbull · Lawrences Auctioneers · Van Ham

About Herbert James Draper

In museum collections

  • Herbert James Draper, The Lament for IcarusThe Lament for Icarus, 1898
    National Gallery · Public domain
  • Herbert James Draper, Ulysses and the SirensUlysses and the Sirens, 1909
    Ferens Art Gallery · Public domain
  • Herbert James Draper, Calypso's IsleCalypso's Isle, 1897
    Manchester Art Gallery · Public domain
  • Herbert James Draper, The KelpieThe Kelpie, 1913
    Lady Lever Art Gallery · Public domain

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