David Shepherd (1931–2017)
David Shepherd is a British artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $294. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by David Shepherd sold in 2025 for $5,059, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Shepherd on OpeningBid →What is a David Shepherd work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Shepherd work is $294.
The median David Shepherd print sells for $40 across 64 lots.
The median David Shepherd painting sells for $13,600 across 12 lots.
The median David Shepherd photograph sells for $223 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) David Shepherd prints typically sell for $26–$83 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 116 | $40†‡ | $1,425‡ | 55.2% | 2026-04-17 |
| Paintings | 15 | $13,600†‡ | $45,000† | 80% | 2025-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,511 | $2,511 | 50% | 2004-05-14 |
| Photography | 8 | $223†‡ | $448† | 37.5% | 2024-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $45,000† | $46,106 | — | 2021-01-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Shepherd's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (116 lots) median $40 with 55.2% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $13,600, record $45,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $45,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical David Shepherd painting sells for around 338× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $45,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $31–$208†‡ | $57†‡ | $1,425‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $26–$83†‡ | $39†‡ | $523 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,907–$14,667†‡ | $13,200†‡ | $45,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $45,000† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $45,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $2,511 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $1,425‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $548‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $448† |
| Photography | 2021 | $223‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Shepherd worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Shepherd work is $294. The median David Shepherd print sells for $40 across 64 lots. The median David Shepherd painting sells for $13,600 across 12 lots. The median David Shepherd photograph sells for $223 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Shepherd prints typically sell for $26–$83 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a David Shepherd print?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Shepherd print is $40. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is David Shepherd's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Shepherd print is $1,425. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a David Shepherd painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Shepherd painting is $13,600. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is David Shepherd's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Shepherd painting is $45,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $45,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium David Shepherd print?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Shepherd print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $39, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small David Shepherd print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Shepherd print (small (under 50 cm)) is $57, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is David Shepherd's auction record?
David Shepherd's auction record is $46,106, set in 2015.
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