> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-hardy · updated 2026-11-01

# Robert Hardy (b. 1952)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Robert Hardy at 4 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $945 including buyer’s premium (middle half $469–$1,599, n=6). The auction record is $5,393 for Let's Dance (2015, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Let's Dance, 1952 | Painting | $5,393 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | Crossing the River, 1952 | Painting | $4,483 | Bonhams | Jul 2019 |
| 3 | Meeting point, 1952 | Painting | $4,430 | Bonhams | Mar 2016 |
| 4 | Regent Street, 1952 | Painting | $4,398 | Bonhams | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | Lucky Town, 1952 | Oil on canvas | $4,035 | Bonhams | Jul 2017 |
| 6 | All You Need Is Love, 1952 | Pencil | $3,305 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | 'Skaters', 1952 | Oil on canvas | $3,119 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Piccadilly Circus, 1952 | Painting | $3,115 | Bonhams | Mar 2014 |
| 9 | Be My Baby, 1952 | Pencil | $3,043 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | Statue of Eros, 1952 | Painting | $2,957 | Bonhams | Nov 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $2,957 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $2,957 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $536 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Hardy is a British artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,689. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Hardy sold in 2023 for $3,305, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Hardy work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Hardy work is $2,689.

The median Robert Hardy painting sells for $2,652 across 16 lots.

The median Robert Hardy work on paper sells for $2,814 across 4 lots.

The median Robert Hardy photograph sells for $1,355 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $2,652† | $5,393 | 66.7% | 2026-02-19 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,814 | $3,305 | 50% | 2024-11-27 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,355 | $1,355 | — | 2025-03-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $288–$536† | $446† | $963 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,652–$4,414 | $3,115 | $5,393 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $5,393 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,483 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,305 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,043 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,355 |

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 Robert Hardy worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Hardy work is $2,689. The median Robert Hardy painting sells for $2,652 across 16 lots. The median Robert Hardy work on paper sells for $2,814 across 4 lots. The median Robert Hardy photograph sells for $1,355 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Robert Hardy painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Hardy painting is $2,652. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Hardy's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Hardy painting is $5,393.

### What is the average price of a medium Robert Hardy painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Hardy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Robert Hardy's auction record is $5,393, set in 2015.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Hardy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-hardy (updated 2026-11-01).

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.