Mark Beard ( 1956 - ) is a painter. Mark Beard s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2000 USD for Young Weightlifter in 2012 to 5000 USD for HENRY HUDSON RUNS THE HALF MOON AGROUND, GENTRIFICATION OF HUDSON BEGINS in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.