Bernard Pothast (1882–1966)
Bernard Pothast is a Belgian artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,709. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bernard Pothast sold in 2026 for $4,352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bernard Pothast on OpeningBid →What is a Bernard Pothast work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Pothast work is $2,709.
The median Bernard Pothast painting sells for $2,024 across 13 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $2,024†‡ | $10,000 | 81.3% | 2026-07-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,271–$3,871† | $2,778† | $4,352 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $759–$4,614†‡ | $1,392†‡ | $10,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $10,000 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $6,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernard Pothast worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Pothast work is $2,709. The median Bernard Pothast painting sells for $2,024 across 13 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Bernard Pothast painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Pothast painting is $2,024. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bernard Pothast's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Pothast painting is $10,000.
What is Bernard Pothast's auction record?
Bernard Pothast's auction record is $11,409, set in 2007.
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