Mary Potter (1900–1981)
What is Mary Potter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 114 auction results for Mary Potter at 16 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $974 including buyer’s premium (middle half $487–$4,809, n=15). The auction record is $48,918 for Evening II (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evening II, 1964 | Oil paint | $48,918 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Evening at Brighton, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $42,583 | Bonhams | Jun 2015 |
| 3 | The Black Umbrella | Oil on canvas | $37,203 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 4 | The Flower Room, Red House, Aldeburgh, 1900 | Painting | $35,723 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| 5 | Bandstand | Oil on board | $30,998 | Chiswick Auctions | Jul 2023 |
| 6 | Hydrangea, 1900 | Painting | $29,834 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | Landscape in Snow, Zermatt, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $22,901 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 8 | the scarecrow | — | $21,425 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 9 | Brighton Pier Scene with Figures | Oil on board | $20,882 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Aldeburgh Beach, 1900 | Painting | $18,971 | Bonhams | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $6,860 |
| Other | 5 | $1,904 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $550 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $9,444 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,177 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $651 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 114 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Mary Potter is a British (modern) artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,801. 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 Mary Potter is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,049; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mary Potter on OpeningBid →What is a Mary Potter work worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Potter work is $3,801.
The median Mary Potter painting sells for $6,332 across 53 lots.
The median Mary Potter work on paper sells for $480 across 43 lots.
The median Mary Potter print sells for $891 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Mary Potter work on papers typically sell for $346–$631 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Mary Potter paintings typically sell for $5,108–$18,158 (the middle half of 35 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 | 3 | $891‡ | $1,722 | 66.7% | 2022-07-09 |
| Paintings | 64 | $6,332†‡ | $48,918 | 82.8% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $480†‡ | $2,830 | 97.7% | 2026-06-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $208† | $208† | — | 2023-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $36,463 | $48,918 | — | 2023-07-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mary Potter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $891 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (64 lots) median $6,332, record $48,918. A typical Mary Potter painting sells for around 7.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $36,463.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,219–$6,908†‡ | $5,157†‡ | $22,901 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $5,108–$18,158†‡ | $8,844†‡ | $42,583 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,004–$17,887 | $6,177 | $48,918 |
† 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) | 43 | $346–$631†‡ | $480†‡ | $2,830 |
† 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 | $48,918 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $42,583 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,830 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,169 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,722 |
| Photography | 2023 | $208† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $61‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mary Potter worth?
Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Potter work is $3,801. The median Mary Potter painting sells for $6,332 across 53 lots. The median Mary Potter work on paper sells for $480 across 43 lots. The median Mary Potter print sells for $891 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mary Potter work on papers typically sell for $346–$631 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Mary Potter paintings typically sell for $5,108–$18,158 (the middle half of 35 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 Mary Potter painting?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Potter painting is $6,332. 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 Mary Potter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Potter painting is $48,918.
What is the average price of a Mary Potter work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Potter work on paper is $480. 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 Mary Potter's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Potter work on paper is $2,830.
What is the average price of a small Mary Potter work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mary Potter work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $480, 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 Mary Potter painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mary Potter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,844, 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 Mary Potter's auction record?
Mary Potter's auction record is $48,918, set in 2008.
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