American, 1857–1927
Edward Henry Potthast
153results on record
84%sell-through
$32,880median result (USD, incl. premium; 87% observed, 13% estimated from hammer)
$1,384,000record in our coverage
Drawn from 153 recorded results (140 sold · 13 passed) across 9 auction houses, 1998–2026. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 87% observed, 13% estimated from hammer method · log scale
Where does a value land in this market?
The same figure also answers the seller's question: which house clears a work like this, and for how much — expected proceeds by house, from the sell-through the rest of this page is built on.
Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| painting | 75 | 82% | $36,000 |
| works on paper | 8 | 80% | $2,750 |
Medium is recorded for 83 of 153 results (54%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Milton Avery Edward Henry Potthast Milton Avery
| Metric | Edward Henry Potthast | Milton Avery |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $32,880 | $45,000 |
| Record price | $1,384,000 | $6,069,500 |
| Results on record | 153 | 794 |
| Years active at auction | 1998–2026 | 1998–2026 |
Related artists: Milton AveryAlbert BierstadtAndrew WyethChilde Hassam
Market strength liquidity score, 0–100 · method
80/ 100
- Sell-through84%
- Meets estimate67%
- Market depth153 results
How readily and near-estimate this market clears — sell-through, estimate reliability, and depth, blended into one score. "Meets estimate" is the share of sold lots hammering at or above the low estimate, over catalogs that print a real appraisal: a house whose printed low is a starting bid would meet its estimate on every lot, so those lots are excluded from this term only — their prices and outcomes still count in the other two. Method →
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie's | 48 | 100% | $60,000 | — |
| Sotheby's | 46 | 94% | $120,000 | 1.09× |
| Bonhams | 23 | 78% | $12,330 | 0.90× |
| Freeman's | Hindman | 17 | 94% | $12,800 | 1.09× |
| Heritage Auctions | 11 | 82% | $10,000 | — |
| Rago | 2 | 100% | $5,438 | — |
| Historia Auktionshaus | 1 | 100% | $74 | — |
| Cutler Bay Auctions | 4 | 25% | $438 | 0.13× |
| Hammersite | 1 | 0% | — | — |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 153 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 13 passed lots
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2009·03 | Clouds on a Breezy Spring Day | oil on board | $10,000–$15,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | A Chilly Day At The Beach | oil on canvas | $12,000–$18,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·09 | October Days | $15,000–$25,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·05 | At the Beach | $150,000–$200,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·03 | Approaching Fog | $20,000–$30,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·03 | Family Outing | $5,000–$7,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2007·11 | Circle of Friends | oil on canvasboard | $200,000–$300,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2007·11 | Beach Scene | oil on canvas | $300,000–$500,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2007·11 | Children in Central Park | oil on canvas | $400,000–$600,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2007·11 | At the Beach | $200,000–$300,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2007·11 | Beach Scene | $900,000–$1,400,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2007·11 | The Bathers | $200,000–$300,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2007·05 | Lawn Tennis, St. Ives | Oil on panel | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2007·05 | No Trespassing | oil on canvas | $50,000–$70,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2007·05 | The Blacksmith | oil on canvas | $30,000–$50,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2007·05 | The Water's Fine | oil on canvas | $700,000–$1,000,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2007·03 | Yellow Roses in a Glass Vase | oil on canvasboard | $8,000–$12,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2007·03 | Gathering Seaweed | $20,000–$30,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·11 | Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon | $30,000–$50,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·11 | A Day at the Beach | $50,000–$70,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2006·11 | Coastal Scene | Oil on panel | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2006·03 | Figures at the Beach | crayon and pencil on paper | $5,000–$7,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2006·03 | A Hazy Day | $8,000–$12,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·11 | Seascape Moonlight | $30,000–$50,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·11 | Girls Playing in Surf | $175,000–$225,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2005·11 | Park Bench | oil on canvas laid down on board | $30,000–$50,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2005·09 | A Day at the Beach | crayon, watercolor and pencil on paper | $4,000–$6,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2005·05 | Stormy Seas | oil on canvas laid down on masonite | $30,000–$50,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2005·05 | Bathers | oil on panel | $100,000–$150,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2005·03 | Woman seated, three-quarter view | conté crayon on paper | $1,000–$1,500 | Christie's | ||
| 2004·12 | Theatre Scene | $7,000–$10,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·12 | a summer's night | $30,000–$50,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·12 | Beach Scene | $100,000–$150,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·12 | Harbor Village | $40,000–$60,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·11 | Twilight | oil on canvas | $10,000–$15,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2004·05 | In the Surf | $60,000–$80,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·05 | Child in Surf | $50,000–$75,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2004·05 | A Summer Day | oil on board | $30,000–$50,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2004·05 | Beach Scene | oil on panel | $150,000–$250,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2003·12 | At the Shore | $125,000–$175,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2003·12 | Landscape | $20,000–$30,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2003·12 | girl playing with dog and playtime: a double-sided painting | $100,000–$150,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2003·12 | Moonlight Campers | $20,000–$30,000 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2002·12 | Manhattan Beach | $200,000–$300,000 | Christie's | |||
| 2002·12 | Bathing Boy | oil on canvas | $60,000–$80,000 | Christie's | ||
| 2001·12 | A Family Outing | $200,000–$300,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1999·05 | Springtime | $25,000–$35,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1999·05 | Grand Canyon | $20,000–$30,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1999·02 | Canoes and Sailboats | $20,000–$30,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1998·12 | On the Beach | $30,000–$50,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1998·05 | Bathers in the Surf | $150,000–$250,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1998·05 | Greek Island | $25,000–$35,000 | Christie's | |||
| 1998·05 | Looking out to Sea | $250,000–$350,000 | Christie's | |||
Realized prices are sold by the record: 50 for $19, non-expiring. Reading them at volume is what Starter is for.