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- Estimate
- $250,000–$350,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — American Art, New York · 14 November 2017
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4613876
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Edward Henry Potthast, Playing in the Surf. Sotheby's, 14 Nov 2017, lot 49. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4613876.
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Edward Henry Potthast, Playing in the Surf. Sotheby's, 14 Nov 2017, lot 49. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4613876.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bouquet of Peonies | Abbott Fuller Graves | $30,000–$50,000 | |
| Cotton Picker with Basket | William Aiken Walker | $4,000–$6,000 | |
| Tropical Forest Scene | Martin Johnson Heade | $80,000–$120,000 | |
| Mountain Peaks in the Clouds | Albert Bierstadt | $50,000–$70,000 | |
| The Deer Park | Maurice Brazil Prendergast | $600,000–$800,000 | |
| Two Old Men and Dog: Hunting | Norman Rockwell | $300,000–$500,000 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Henry Potthast | Children at Play, Brighton Beach 24 1/8 x 30 1/4 in. (61.3 x | $248,150 | Bonhams, Apr 2026 | |
| Edward Henry Potthast | The Conference | Sotheby's, Dec 2020 | ||
| Edward Henry Potthast | At the Seashore (Summer Pleasures) | Christie's, May 2026 | ||
| Edward Henry Potthast | Boat at Dock | Sotheby's, Dec 2011 | ||
| Edward Henry Potthast | Water Lilies | Christie's, Apr 2023 | ||
| Edward Henry Potthast | On the Beach | Christie's, May 2019 | ||
| Edward Henry Potthast | The Bathers | Sotheby's, Nov 2007 | ||
| Edward Henry Potthast | Children at the Shore | Heritage Auctions, Nov 2012 |
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