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# Edward Henry Potthast I (1857–1927)

Edward Henry Potthast I is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $41,825.

A work by Edward Henry Potthast I sold in 2005 for $284,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Henry Potthast I work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Henry Potthast I work is $41,825.

The median Edward Henry Potthast I painting sells for $108,662 across 6 lots.

The median Edward Henry Potthast I work on paper sells for $250 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $108,662 | $329,600 | — | 2021-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $250 | $250 | — | 2020-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $284,800 | $329,600 | — | 2005-12-01 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $31,070–$175,500 | $41,825 | $329,600 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $329,600 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $284,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $250 |

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 Edward Henry Potthast I worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Henry Potthast I work is $41,825. The median Edward Henry Potthast I painting sells for $108,662 across 6 lots. The median Edward Henry Potthast I work on paper sells for $250 across 1 lots.

### What is Edward Henry Potthast I's auction record?

Edward Henry Potthast I's auction record is $329,600, set in 2005.

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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.