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# Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE (1879–1976)

## What is Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $721 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $721 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Ernest Howard Shepard MC OBE work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.