Pro Hart

Australian · 1928–2006 · Painter

Kevin Charles "Pro" Hart, MBE, was an Australian artist, born in Broken Hill, New South Wales, who was considered the father of the Australian Outback painting movement; his… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Pro Hart, The Diggings, 1974, oil on boardThe DiggingsLeonard Joel · A$32,000≈ $23,282≈ £17,129≈ €20,523Sign up to see
  2. Pro Hart, Peace, 1990, acrylic on canvasPeaceLeonard Joel · A$29,000≈ $22,042≈ £15,490≈ €19,660Sign up to see
  3. Pro Hart, There was Movement at the Station c1970s, c1970sThere was Movement at the Station c1970sMenzies · A$20,400≈ $20,285≈ £12,950≈ €15,183Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 446 auction results for Pro Hart between 2009 and 2026, of which 405 sold (91%). Recorded sale prices range from $61Sign up free to see to $23.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $23.3kSign up free to see for The Diggings at Leonard Joel in February 2022. The most common medium is oil paintings (421 lots). Most results come from Davidson Auctions (201), Menzies (128) and Leonard Joel (107).

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  1. Pro Hart, Picnic, 1984, oil on canvas
    Picnic, 1984
    Oil · Canvas
    90 x 90cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 119
    A$12,000≈ $8,378≈ £6,325≈ €7,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. Pro Hart, Mining Town, oil on canvas
    Mining Town
    Oil · Canvas
    60 x 90cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 120
    A$6,000≈ $4,189≈ £3,162≈ €3,717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–8,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. Pro Hart, Trappers Skinning Rabbits, 1975, Oil on Board
    Trappers Skinning Rabbits, 1975
    Oil · Board
    35.5x50cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1001
    A$3,250≈ $2,275≈ £1,708≈ €1,997HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–4,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Pro Hart, Outback Landscape, Oil on Board
    Outback Landscape
    Oil · Board
    22x30cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1002
    A$500≈ $350≈ £263≈ €307HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$600–900View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Pro Hart, Waltzing Matilda, 1977/82, Etching A/P
    Waltzing Matilda, 1977/82
    Etching
    12.5x14cm (plate)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1003
    A$180≈ $126≈ £95≈ €111HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Pro Hart, Sunday, Oil on Canvas on Board
    Sunday
    Oil · Canvas
    50x60cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 159
    A$5,000≈ $3,494≈ £2,622≈ €3,068HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–5,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Pro Hart, The School Picnic, oil on board
    The School Picnic
    Oil · Board
    61.0 x 75.5 cm; 83.5 x 98.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 120
    A$9,205≈ $6,680≈ £4,904≈ €5,675Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$7,000–9,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. Pro Hart, Mine Study, oil on board
    Mine Study
    Oil · Board
    21.0 x 13.5 cm; 33.5 x 28.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 121
    A$1,841≈ $1,336≈ £981≈ €1,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Menzies ↗
  9. Pro Hart, Bush Scene, Oil on Board
    Bush Scene
    Oil · Board
    14.5x14.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1006
    A$1,100≈ $772≈ £575≈ €666HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Pro Hart, The Smoker, Colour Etching A/P
    The Smoker
    Etching
    19.5x15cm (plate)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1076
    A$140≈ $98≈ £73≈ €85HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$150–300View at Davidson Auctions ↗

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Pro Hart: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Pro Hart at auction?

$23,282Sign up free to see, for The Diggings at Leonard Joel (February 2022) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Pro Hart?

The median sale price is $2.8kSign up free to see across 405 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Pro Hart have sold at auction?

405 of 446 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Pro Hart?

Davidson Auctions, Menzies and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Davidson Auctions · Menzies · Leonard Joel

About Pro Hart

Kevin Charles "Pro" Hart, MBE, was an Australian artist, born in Broken Hill, New South Wales, who was considered the father of the Australian Outback painting movement; his works are widely admired for capturing the true spirit of the outback. He grew up on his family's sheep farm in Menindee and was nicknamed "Professor" during his younger days, when he was known as an inventor.

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