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Bert Hardy

British, 1913-1995
Bert Hardy was a British photojournalist renowned for his compassionate and immersive approach to documenting everyday life. Born in Blackfriars, London, he left school at the age of fourteen and worked a series of jobs before discovering photography while serving in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Largely self-taught, Hardy developed his skills through constant practice and experimentation, using photography as a way to engage closely with the world around him. His early experiences shaped a deeply humanistic outlook that would define his career. Hardy is best known for his long association with Picture Post, where he produced some of the most memorable images of post-war Britain and beyond. Working both at home and internationally, he photographed street life, social conditions, and political events with equal sensitivity, often gaining the trust of his subjects through patience and empathy. His images from cities such as London, Paris, and in Korea reveal a photographer attuned not only to dramatic events but to the quiet dignity and resilience of ordinary people. Throughout his career, Hardy remained committed to telling stories through close observation and emotional honesty. His photographs balance journalistic immediacy with warmth and respect, avoiding sensationalism in favour of genuine human connection. Today, Bert Hardy is regarded as one of the great figures of British photojournalism, his work continuing to resonate for its clarity, compassion, and enduring social relevance.
Average Sold Price
$758
Styles
Modern
Contemporary
Materials
Silver Gelatin Print
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Graveyard Leapfrog

Bert HardyGraveyard Leapfrog, 1948

$495

H 16 in W 12 in

Graveyard Leapfrog

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

A group of boys playing leapfrog amongst the gravestones of the Corporation Burial Ground in Rutherglen Road, one of the few areas of greenery in the Gorbals, a slum district of Glas...

Category

1940s Modern Bert Hardy

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Feather Headdress

Bert HardyFeather Headdress, 1948

$635

H 16 in W 20 in

Feather Headdress

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

Girls make the finishing touches to one another’s costumes before the night’s performance with one of France’s most famous revue dance-teams, the Ballet Avila, in a show at Alexandra...

Category

1940s Modern Bert Hardy

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"French Economy" by Bert Hardy

Bert Hardy"French Economy" by Bert Hardy, 1952

$990

H 40 in W 30 in D 0.2 in

"French Economy" by Bert Hardy

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

"French Economy" by Bert Hardy 14th June 1952: A young French girl holding a large loaf of bread while reading a sign about a possible decrease in bakery prices in the home town of ...

Category

1950s Modern Bert Hardy

Materials

Black and White

Encore Du Vin

Bert HardyEncore Du Vin, 1955

$1,250

H 20 in W 30 in

Encore Du Vin

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

A waiter serving clients outside a cafe in Le Mans, France, July 1955. Original publication: Picture Post – 7852 – Motor-Racing Must Go On ! – pub. 12th July...

Category

1950s Modern Bert Hardy

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy

Bert Hardy"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy, 1955

$1,170

H 40 in W 40 in D 0.2 in

"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy Five British models eating lunch in their swimwear on a yacht on the Cote d'Azur. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7850 - Th...

Category

1950s Modern Bert Hardy

Materials

Black and White

Racing Car

Bert HardyRacing Car, 1947

$595

H 20 in W 16 in

Racing Car

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

A driver in his car during a race on the Channel Island of Jersey. Original Publication: Picture Post – 4364 – Road Racing In Jersey – pub. 1947 (Photo Bert Hardy) A beautiful Li...

Category

1940s Bert Hardy

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Audrey Hepburn" by Bert Hardy

Bert Hardy"Audrey Hepburn" by Bert Hardy, 1950

$990

H 40 in W 30 in D 0.2 in

"Audrey Hepburn" by Bert Hardy

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

"Audrey Hepburn" by Bert Hardy 1st May 1950: Belgian born actress Audrey Hepburn (1929 - 1993) leaning on an ornate urn in Kew Gardens. Original Publicatio...

Category

1950s Modern Bert Hardy

Materials

Black and White

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Bert Hardy Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2026$378Photography, Black and White PhotographySilver Gelatin Print1947
2025$1,020Figurative Photography, Black and White PhotographyBlack-and-white Print, Silver Gelatin Print1955 (Printed Later)
$758
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