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

# Philip Hearsey (b. 1946)

## What is Philip Hearsey’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Philip Hearsey at 4 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $860 including buyer’s premium (middle half $834–$893, n=5). The auction record is $3,737 for Over there (2016, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Over there | Bronze | $3,737 | Sworders | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | Antelope pedestal table | Burled oak, patined bronze, patinated steel | $3,328 | Rago Arts | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | Long Summer II, 2018 | Patinated bronze | $1,278 | Sworders | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Long Summer II, 1946 | Patinated bronze with a perforated wedge emanating from a semicircula | $1,278 | Sworders | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | On The Bar | Bronze | $893 | Sworders | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | On The Bar, 1946 | Patinated and polished bronze | $860 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Direction, 2015 | Bronze on a slate base Each piece in the edition may be mounted on | $834 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Dance, 2020 | Bronze on a slate base Each piece in the edition may be mounted on | $768 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $1,086 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $876 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philip Hearsey is a British artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,245. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Philip Hearsey sold in 2026 for $3,328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philip Hearsey work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Hearsey work is $1,245.

The median Philip Hearsey sculpture sells for $1,245 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $1,245‡ | $3,737 | 88.2% | 2026-08-19 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $876–$1,278‡ | $1,216‡ | $1,283‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $3,737 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $3,328 |

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 Philip Hearsey worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Hearsey work is $1,245. The median Philip Hearsey sculpture sells for $1,245 across 15 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Philip Hearsey sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Hearsey sculpture is $1,245. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philip Hearsey's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Hearsey sculpture is $3,737.

### What is the average price of a small Philip Hearsey sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Philip Hearsey sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,216, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philip Hearsey's auction record?

Philip Hearsey's auction record is $3,737, set in 2016.

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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, “Philip Hearsey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philip-hearsey (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.