William J. Potter (1883–1964)
William J. Potter is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $512. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William J. Potter sold in 2026 for $990, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William J. Potter on OpeningBid →What is a William J. Potter work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Potter work is $512.
The median William J. Potter painting sells for $512 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $512‡ | $1,300‡ | 81.8% | 2024-06-18 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $481–$1,169‡ | $688‡ | $1,300‡ |
‡ 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 | 2012 | $1,300‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,292‡ |
‡ 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 William J. Potter worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Potter work is $512. The median William J. Potter painting sells for $512 across 9 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 William J. Potter painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William J. Potter painting is $512. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William J. Potter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William J. Potter painting is $1,300. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is William J. Potter's auction record?
William J. Potter's auction record is $1,300, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full William J. Potter record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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