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# Thomas Bush Hardy (1842–1897)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 212 auction results for Thomas Bush Hardy at 29 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $376 including buyer’s premium (middle half $232–$474, n=9). The auction record is $4,663 for In the Medway (2000, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the Medway, 1842 | Pencil | $4,663 | Christie's | Sep 2000 |
| 2 | Greenwich Pier, 1842 | Watercolour | $4,092 | Bonhams | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | Off the Public Gardens, Venice | Watercolour | $3,562 | Roseberys London | Sep 2014 |
| 4 | Fishing craft on the Lagoon, Venice before the Dogana, 1842 | Pencil | $3,536 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 5 | Portsmouth Harbour, 1842 | Pencil | $2,823 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |
| 6 | Leigh, Essex, 1842 | Pencil | $2,470 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |
| 7 | Busy shipping scene off a harbour, 1873 | Oil on canvas | $2,430 | Roseberys London | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | RUSTINGTON MILL, HANTS | Watercolour and bodycolour | $2,117 | Sworders | Jul 2012 |
| 9 | Plymouth, 1842 | Pencil | $2,071 | Christie's | Sep 2001 |
| 10 | Shipping off a pier in choppy seas, 1842 | Pencil | $1,958 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,604 |
| Other | 14 | $1,136 |
| Works on paper | 63 | $517 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $803 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $548 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 212 results from 29 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Bush Hardy is a British (modern) artist with 206 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $516. 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 $757; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Thomas Bush Hardy work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Thomas Bush Hardy work worth?

Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Bush Hardy work is $516.

The median Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper sells for $397 across 173 lots.

The median Thomas Bush Hardy painting sells for $700 across 15 lots.

The median Thomas Bush Hardy print sells for $12 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Bush Hardy work on papers typically sell for $262–$757 (the middle half of 97 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Bush Hardy work on papers typically sell for $290–$808 (the middle half of 72 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 | $12‡ | $325‡ | 75% | 2024-10-19 |
| Paintings | 20 | $700†‡ | $2,430 | 75% | 2026-09-06 |
| Works on Paper | 212 | $397†‡ | $4,663 | 81.6% | 2026-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $2,823† | $6,000† | — | 2018-11-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Thomas Bush Hardy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $12 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $700, record $2,430. A typical Thomas Bush Hardy painting sells for around 57× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $2,823.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $299–$1,365†‡ | $776†‡ | $2,041† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $564–$1,800†‡ | $700†‡ | $2,430 |

† 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) | 97 | $262–$757†‡ | $374†‡ | $3,562 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $290–$808†‡ | $416†‡ | $4,663 |

† 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 | 2000 | $4,663 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,562 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,430 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,041† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $325‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $12‡ |

† 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 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Bush Hardy work is $516. The median Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper sells for $397 across 173 lots. The median Thomas Bush Hardy painting sells for $700 across 15 lots. The median Thomas Bush Hardy print sells for $12 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Thomas Bush Hardy work on papers typically sell for $262–$757 (the middle half of 97 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Bush Hardy work on papers typically sell for $290–$808 (the middle half of 72 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 173 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper is $397. 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 $4,663.

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

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Bush Hardy painting is $700. 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 $2,430.

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

Based on 97 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $374, 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 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Bush Hardy work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $416, 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 $6,000, set in 2013. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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

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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.