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# Bernhard Pothast (1882–1966)

Bernhard Pothast is a Dutch artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $14,852. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bernhard Pothast sold in 2022 for $210,477, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bernhard Pothast work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Pothast work is $14,852.

The median Bernhard Pothast painting sells for $10,000 across 11 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $10,000‡ | $210,477 | — | 2025-03-26 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $5,270–$20,277‡ | $10,000‡ | $210,477 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $210,477 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $27,509 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Bernhard Pothast worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Pothast work is $14,852. The median Bernhard Pothast painting sells for $10,000 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Bernhard Pothast painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Pothast painting is $10,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bernhard Pothast's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Pothast painting is $210,477.

### What is Bernhard Pothast's auction record?

Bernhard Pothast's auction record is $210,477, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.