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# Thomas Bush Hardy (1842–1897)

Thomas Bush Hardy is a British artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $534. 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 Thomas Bush Hardy is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,212; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Bush Hardy work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Bush Hardy work is $534.

The median Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper sells for $409 across 77 lots.

The median Thomas Bush Hardy painting sells for $551 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Bush Hardy work on papers typically sell for $147–$1,084 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Bush Hardy work on papers typically sell for $303–$781 (the middle half of 29 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 17 | $551†‡ | $1,563 | 70.6% | 2026-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 124 | $409†‡ | $3,594‡ | 62.1% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $3,330†‡ | $5,115‡ | — | 2014-03-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $475–$889†‡ | $628†‡ | $1,060 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $147–$1,084†‡ | $452†‡ | $3,594‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $303–$781†‡ | $419†‡ | $3,127 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $3,594‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,330† |
| Paintings | 2002 | $1,563 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,060 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 Thomas Bush Hardy worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Bush Hardy work is $534. The median Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper sells for $409 across 77 lots. The median Thomas Bush Hardy painting sells for $551 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Bush Hardy work on papers typically sell for $147–$1,084 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Bush Hardy work on papers typically sell for $303–$781 (the middle half of 29 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 Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper?

Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper is $409. 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 Thomas Bush Hardy's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper is $3,594. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Thomas Bush Hardy painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Bush Hardy painting is $551. 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 Thomas Bush Hardy's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Bush Hardy painting is $1,563.

### What is the average price of a small Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $452, 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 medium Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $419, 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 Thomas Bush Hardy's auction record?

Thomas Bush Hardy's auction record is $5,115, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Thomas Bush Hardy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-bush-hardy-rba (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.