Herbert James Draper Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1863–1920

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Of the 5 lots by Herbert James Draper (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2021 and 2026, 2 found a buyer (40%). The median price realised is $19.6kSign up free to see across 2 priced sales; the middle half sold for $10.9kSign up free to see–$28.4kSign up free to see. THE SPIRIT OF THE FOUNTAIN holds the top price on file: $37.2kSign up free to see at Lyon & Turnbull (July 2026). The houses with the most results are Woolley & Wallis (2), John Nicholson's (1) and Capsule Auctions (1).

£27,920≈ $37,150≈ €32,591Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumTHE SPIRIT OF THE FOUNTAINLyon & Turnbull5auction results2021–2026years recorded40%sold$19.6kSign up free to seemedian price

Herbert James Draper oil paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
5 2021–2026
Price range
$2.1k–$37.2kSign up free to see
Median price
$19.6kSign up free to see 2 sold
Most recent sale
$37.2kSign up free to see Jul 2026, Lyon & Turnbull
Record sale
$37.2kSign up free to see 2026, Lyon & Turnbull

Recent sales: THE SPIRIT OF THE FOUNTAIN · A Young Boy, Seated by a Fountain

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Herbert James Draper oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
5
Sold rate
40%
Active at auction
2021–2026
Median price
$19.6kSign up free to see
Record price
$37.2kSign up free to see THE SPIRIT OF THE FOUNTAIN, Lyon & Turnbull, Jul 2026

Top auction houses: Woolley & Wallis (2), John Nicholson's (1), Capsule Auctions (1)

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  1. THE SPIRIT OF THE FOUNTAIN by Herbert James Draper, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2026
    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. ReveilSigned Herbert Draper by Herbert James Draper, Oil on canvas, offered Mar 2023
    ReveilSigned Herbert Draper
    Oil · Canvas
    204.2 x 107cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 319
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £30,000–50,000View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  3. Portrait of Yvonne Draper by Herbert James Draper, Oil on canvas, offered Mar 2023
    Portrait of Yvonne Draper
    Oil · Canvas
    121.2 x 68cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 318
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  4. A Young Boy, Seated by a Fountain by Herbert James Draper, oil on canvas, sold Apr 2022
    A Young Boy, Seated by a Fountain
    Oil · Canvas
    38 x 27 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 237
    $2,125≈ £1,710≈ €2,027Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  5. A full length portrait of a young gentleman in a formal garden by Herbert James Draper, oil on canvas, offered Jun 2021
    A full length portrait of a young gentleman in a formal garden
    Oil · Canvas
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 318
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £6,000–8,000View at John Nicholson's ↗

Questions about Herbert James Draper oil paintings

How much is a Herbert James Draper oil worth?

Herbert James Draper oil paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $2,125 and $37,150, with a median of $19,638 across 2 priced sales. 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 Herbert James Draper oil sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $37,150 for “THE SPIRIT OF THE FOUNTAIN”, sold at Lyon & Turnbull in July 2026.

How often do Herbert James Draper oil paintings sell at auction?

40% of the 5 oil paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Herbert James Draper oil paintings sold?

Most of the 5 recorded results come from Woolley & Wallis (2), John Nicholson's (1), Capsule Auctions (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Herbert James Draper oil?

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