> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bert-hardy · updated 2026-11-03

# Bert Hardy (1913–1995)

## What is Bert Hardy’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Bert Hardy at 12 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $953 including buyer’s premium (middle half $484–$2,025, n=18). The auction record is $4,746 for GORBALS BOYS, GLASGOW (2023, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GORBALS BOYS, GLASGOW, 1948 | Silver gelatin print | $4,746 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Gorbals Boys, Glasgow, 1948, 1948 | Silver gelatin print | $4,734 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2026 |
| 3 | Maidens in Waiting, Blackpool, 1951, 1951 | Silver gelatin print | $4,734 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2026 |
| 4 | GORBALS BOYS, GLASGOW, 1948 | Silver gelatin print | $4,565 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2025 |
| 5 | The Gorbals, January 1948, 1913 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,064 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | Royal Wedding, King George VI with the Bride, Princess Elizabeth, 1947, 1947 | Photograph | $3,492 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | The Gorbals, 1913 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,442 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 8 | Piccadilly Circus (On the Steps of Eros), 1953 | Gelatin silver print | $3,272 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | Hopping Holiday, Kent, 1951, 1951 | Silver gelatin print | $2,198 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maidens in Waiting, 1951 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,849 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 54 | $804 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $804 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bert Hardy is a British (modern) artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $804. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bert Hardy sold in 2026 for $1,437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bert Hardy work worth?

Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bert Hardy work is $804.

The median Bert Hardy photograph sells for $804 across 79 lots.

The median Bert Hardy print sells for $1,044 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bert Hardy photographs typically sell for $367–$1,431 (the middle half of 79 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,044 | $1,816 | 66.7% | 2024-08-07 |
| Photography | 99 | $804‡ | $4,746 | 79.8% | 2026-07-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,734 | $4,746 | — | 2026-05-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $367–$1,431‡ | $804‡ | $4,746 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $4,746 |
| Photography | 2026 | $4,734 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,816 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $272 |

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 Bert Hardy worth?

Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bert Hardy work is $804. The median Bert Hardy photograph sells for $804 across 79 lots. The median Bert Hardy print sells for $1,044 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bert Hardy photographs typically sell for $367–$1,431 (the middle half of 79 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Bert Hardy photograph?

Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bert Hardy photograph is $804. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bert Hardy's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bert Hardy photograph is $4,746.

### What is the average price of a small Bert Hardy photograph?

Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bert Hardy photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $804, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bert Hardy's auction record?

Bert Hardy's auction record is $4,746, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bert Hardy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bert-hardy (updated 2026-11-03).

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.