James Hardy ( 1900 - ) is a British painter. James Hardy s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 58.13 USD for Men-o` war ablaze off the coast in 2004 to 2040 USD for A wijdschip on a choppy estuary, a Dutch town beyond in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.