Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE (1879–1976)
What is Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE at 1 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $559 including buyer’s premium (middle half $488–$8,032, n=5). The auction record is $8,731 for Close against the white blind hung a bird-sage (2025, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Close against the white blind hung a bird-sage, 1931 | Pencil on paper | $8,731 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | 'Hullo Rat!', said the Mole | Pencil on paper | $8,032 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Child with Bear | Pencil on paper | $6,339 | Roseberys London | Feb 2022 |
| 4 | They Built Ships, 1953 | Ink and pencil on paper | $974 | Roseberys London | May 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled | Pen and black ink, on four sheets in shared mount | $721 | Roseberys London | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | "Where am I?" said the spectre, c.1925 | Ink and wash on paper | $559 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | The Sweeper, 1957 | Pencil on paper | $488 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Too Shy to Kiss Her, 1957 | Pencil on paper | $488 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Landscape | Watercolour and pencil on paper | $299 | Roseberys London | Feb 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $721 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $721 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE is a British artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $721.
A work by Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE sold in 2025 for $8,731, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE work is $721.
The median Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE work on paper sells for $721 across 9 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 9 | $721 | $8,731 | — | 2025-12-10 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $488–$6,339 | $721 | $8,731 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,731 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,032 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE work is $721. The median Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE work on paper sells for $721 across 9 lots.
What is Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE's auction record?
Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE's auction record is $8,731, set in 2025.
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