> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-potter · updated 2026-11-03

# Mary Potter (1900–1981)

## What is Mary Potter’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $6,860 |
| Other | 5 | $1,904 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $550 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 114 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mary Potter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-potter (updated 2026-11-03).

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.