Edward Henry Potthast (b. 1)
What is Edward Henry Potthast’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 100 auction results for Edward Henry Potthast at 19 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,712 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,760–$32,000, n=13). The auction record is $1,161,000 for At the Beach (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | At the Beach, 1857 | Oil paint | $1,161,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | A Summer Afternoon, 1857 | Oil paint | $825,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Children in Central Park, 1857 | Oil paint | $481,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Looking out to Sea, 1857 | Oil paint | $464,500 | Christie's | May 1998 |
| 5 | Playing in the Surf, 1857 | Oil paint | $458,500 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | Beach Scene, 1857 | Oil paint | $409,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Water Lilies, 1915 | Oil paint | $403,200 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Retrieving, 1910 | Oil paint | $391,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 9 | Wading, 1857 | Oil paint | $386,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 10 | The Bathers | — | $325,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $50,875 |
| Other | 10 | $35,750 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,150 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $149,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $20,400 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 100 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Edward Henry Potthast is an American artist with 125 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $32,000. 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 Edward Henry Potthast sold in 2026 for $32,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Henry Potthast work is $32,000.
The median Edward Henry Potthast painting sells for $36,670 across 72 lots.
The median Edward Henry Potthast work on paper sells for $2,000 across 11 lots.
The median Edward Henry Potthast print sells for $1,000 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Henry Potthast paintings typically sell for $8,000–$74,000 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Henry Potthast paintings typically sell for $16,450–$391,500 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $1,000 | $63,000 | — | 2016-02-11 |
| Paintings | 80 | $36,670†‡ | $1.2M | 90% | 2026-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $2,000†‡ | $75,000 | 64.7% | 2026-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $275,000‡ | $1.2M | — | 2026-04-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edward Henry Potthast's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $1,000. Paintings (80 lots) median $36,670, record $1,161,000. A typical Edward Henry Potthast painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $275,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $8,000–$74,000†‡ | $19,575†‡ | $295,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $16,450–$391,500†‡ | $200,000†‡ | $1.2M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $788–$5,040†‡ | $1,902†‡ | $75,000 |
† 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 | 2008 | $1.2M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $825,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $75,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $63,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $18,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Henry Potthast worth?
Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Henry Potthast work is $32,000. The median Edward Henry Potthast painting sells for $36,670 across 72 lots. The median Edward Henry Potthast work on paper sells for $2,000 across 11 lots. The median Edward Henry Potthast print sells for $1,000 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Henry Potthast paintings typically sell for $8,000–$74,000 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Henry Potthast paintings typically sell for $16,450–$391,500 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 Edward Henry Potthast painting?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Henry Potthast painting is $36,670. 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 Edward Henry Potthast's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Henry Potthast painting is $1,161,000.
What is the average price of a Edward Henry Potthast work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Henry Potthast work on paper is $2,000. 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 Edward Henry Potthast's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Henry Potthast work on paper is $75,000.
What is the average price of a small Edward Henry Potthast painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Henry Potthast painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $19,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Edward Henry Potthast painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Henry Potthast painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $200,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Edward Henry Potthast's auction record?
Edward Henry Potthast's auction record is $1,161,000, set in 2008.
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