> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hardy-botha · updated 2026-11-02

# Hardy Botha (b. 1947)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Hardy Botha at 2 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $77 including buyer’s premium (middle half $56–$86, n=6). The auction record is $1,668 for District Six (2024, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District Six, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $1,668 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | House Exterior, 1977 | Watercolour on card | $137 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Business Suit Grass Chair with Floating Heads, 1995 | Watercolour on paper | $86 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnival, 1980 | Watercolour over etching | $86 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Hardy Botha (South Africa, 1947 - ), Zebra-Mounted Warriors, 1986 | Etching | $68 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Hardy Botha (South Africa, 1947 -) , Zebra-Mounted Warriors, 1986 | Etching | $51 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Hardy Botha (South Africa, 1947 - ), Three Figures, 1983 | Etching | $27 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |



Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hardy Botha is a South African artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $86.

A work by Hardy Botha sold in 2026 for $86, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hardy Botha work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hardy Botha work is $86.

The median Hardy Botha painting sells for $1,668 across 7 lots.

The median Hardy Botha work on paper sells for $137 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | — | 2020-02-05 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,668 | $1,668 | — | 2024-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $137 | $137 | — | 2025-11-05 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,668 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $137 |

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 Hardy Botha worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hardy Botha work is $86. The median Hardy Botha painting sells for $1,668 across 7 lots. The median Hardy Botha work on paper sells for $137 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Hardy Botha's auction record is $1,668, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hardy Botha auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hardy-botha (updated 2026-11-02).

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.