Heywood Hardy (1842–1923)
What is Heywood Hardy’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Heywood Hardy at 24 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,584 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,146–$10,300, n=9). The auction record is $210,477 for A Visit to the Saddler (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Visit to the Saddler | Oil on canvas | $210,477 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | The Letter | Oil on canvas | $210,477 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | Ahmed ben Avuda and the Holy Lion, 1842 | Heywood Hardy (British, 1842-1933) | $103,808 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 4 | a convivial greeting | — | $85,375 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 5 | The meeting in the forest, 1843 | Painting | $80,344 | Bonhams | Jul 2012 |
| 6 | Holiday time, 1843 | Painting | $54,211 | Bonhams | Jul 2012 |
| 7 | THE ARRIVAL | Oil on canvas | $52,333 | Sworders | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Meet of the Quorn Hounds at Kirby Gate November 7, 1910, 1910 | Oil paint | $50,400 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | IN THE NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE | Oil on canvas | $49,860 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | The Homecoming, 1843 | Heywood Hardy (British, 1843-1933) | $45,600 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $11,925 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $16,002 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Heywood Hardy is a British (modern) artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $10,043. 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 Heywood Hardy is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,577; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Heywood Hardy on OpeningBid →What is a Heywood Hardy work worth?
Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heywood Hardy work is $10,043.
The median Heywood Hardy painting sells for $10,086 across 73 lots.
The median Heywood Hardy print sells for $160 across 2 lots.
The median Heywood Hardy work on paper sells for $478 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Heywood Hardy paintings typically sell for $6,394–$31,283 (the middle half of 55 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 | 4 | $160‡ | $282 | 50% | 2012-03-22 |
| Paintings | 91 | $10,086†‡ | $210,477 | 80.2% | 2026-07-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $478‡ | $478‡ | 25% | 2015-03-25 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $103,808 | $210,477 | — | 2022-07-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Heywood Hardy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $160 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (91 lots) median $10,086, record $210,477. A typical Heywood Hardy painting sells for around 63× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $103,808.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,156–$5,955†‡ | $1,500†‡ | $9,081 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $6,394–$31,283†‡ | $12,017†‡ | $210,477 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,400–$52,333† | $50,400† | $103,808 |
† 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 | 2022 | $210,477 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $210,477 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $478‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $282 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $38‡ |
‡ 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 Heywood Hardy worth?
Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heywood Hardy work is $10,043. The median Heywood Hardy painting sells for $10,086 across 73 lots. The median Heywood Hardy print sells for $160 across 2 lots. The median Heywood Hardy work on paper sells for $478 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Heywood Hardy paintings typically sell for $6,394–$31,283 (the middle half of 55 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 Heywood Hardy painting?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heywood Hardy painting is $10,086. 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 Heywood Hardy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Heywood Hardy painting is $210,477.
What is the average price of a medium Heywood Hardy painting?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Heywood Hardy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,017, 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 Heywood Hardy painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Heywood Hardy painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,500, 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 Heywood Hardy's auction record?
Heywood Hardy's auction record is $210,477, set in 2022.
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