What is a Edward Henry Potthast painting worth?
1857–1927 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 46 priced auction sales, works by Edward Henry Potthast have sold for a median of $7,940Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $1,750Sign up free to see and $27,940Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $11,250Sign up free to see across 35 sales. In the last five years the median was $7,168Sign up free to see across 18 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
Edward Henry Potthast prices by medium
- Auction results
- 55
- Sold rate
- 84%
- Active at auction
- 2004–2026
- Median price
- $7.9kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $248kSign up free to see Children at Play, Brighton Beach, Bonhams, Apr 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $6.7k–$35.8kSign up free to see | $11.3kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $550–$1.3kSign up free to see | $650Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (22), Brunk Auctions (9), Rago Auctions (5)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 18 | $885–$10.3kSign up free to see | $4.5kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 26 | $5.5k–$35.8kSign up free to see | $9.8kSign up free to see |
Recent Edward Henry Potthast sales
- A Sheltered Cove, oil on artist board — $30,000Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Sep 23, 2026
- Beach Scenes with Red and White Umbrellas: A Pair of Works, colored pencil on paper, each — $5,120Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Apr 23, 2026
- At Low Tide, oil on panel — $35,840Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Apr 23, 2026
- Children at Play, Brighton Beach, oil on canvas — $248,150Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Apr 23, 2026
- Girl in Barn, Oil on canvas — $5,500Sign up free to see, Barridoff Auctions, Jan 24, 2026
- Young Girls On The Beach, oil on canvas — $6,655Sign up free to see, Olympia Auctions, Dec 10, 2025
- The Swimming Hole, Central Park, New York, oil on canvas — $6,655Sign up free to see, Olympia Auctions, Dec 10, 2025
- The Last Rays, oil on canvas — $21,760Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Nov 18, 2025
Questions about Edward Henry Potthast prices
What is a Edward Henry Potthast painting worth?
Based on 46 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Edward Henry Potthast have sold for a median of $7,940, and half of them sold between $1,750 and $27,940. For paintings alone the median is $11,250 (35 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Edward Henry Potthast sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $248,150 for “Children at Play, Brighton Beach” at Bonhams in April 2026.
Which Edward Henry Potthast medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $11,250 (35 sales).
How often do Edward Henry Potthast works sell at auction?
84% of the 55 lots recorded between 2004 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Edward Henry Potthast painting?
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Of the 55 lots by Edward Henry Potthast recorded at auction between 2004 and 2026, 46 found a buyer (84%).
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