Edward Potthast

American | 1857 - 1927

Edward Potthast was an American painter who was born in 1857.

How much does an Edward Potthast cost?

Edward Potthast's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices of up to 1,384,000 USD for paintings, and 56,960 USD for works on papers.In the past 12 months, his paintings have averaged 29,817 USD.

What is Edward Potthast's most expensive painting?

Since 1998 the record price for this artist at auction is 1,384,000 USD for The Water's Fine, sold at Christie's New York in 2007.

Numerous key galleries and museums such as Debra Force Fine Art have featured Edward Potthast's work in the past.

Edward Potthast in the news

Edward Potthast has been featured in articles for Daily Art Magazine, The Magazine Antiques and ARTnews. The most recent article is Shannon's fall auction tops $3 million with over 80% of lots sold written for ArtDaily in November 2024. The artist died in 1927.

Artist's alternative names: Edward Henry Potthast

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Featured for Sale

A framed painting of children playing in the ocean.

Children by the Sea

By Edward Potthast

Briggs Auction

At Auction

Notable Lots

Retrieving , 1910–12

By Edward Potthast

+30%

above mid-estimate

At the Beach

By Edward Potthast

+190%

above mid-estimate

Bathing Beach--Low Tide

By Edward Potthast

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Children by the Sea

By Edward Potthast

Briggs Auction

Recent Auction Results

A sketch of a beach scene with figures fishing and relaxing by the water.

Figures Playing in the Surf, c. 1910 , 1910

By Edward Potthast

-49%

below mid-estimate

Freeman’s | Hindman Philadelphia

A vibrant beach scene with figures relaxing on the sand under a dramatic sky.

Picnic on the Beach, c. 1910 , 1910

By Edward Potthast

+127%

above mid-estimate

Freeman’s | Hindman Philadelphia

A seascape painting in an ornate frame depicting a rocky coastline with crashing waves.

Isle of Shoals Painting

By Edward Potthast

-60%

below mid-estimate

Hill Auction Gallery

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Past Exhibitions

Summer Days

Debra Force Fine Art

Upper East Side | New York | USA

Jul 18, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024

The American Scene: 1910 - 1960

Debra Force Fine Art

Upper East Side | New York | USA

Mar 14, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024

Light, Line and Sound

National Arts Club

Gramercy Park | New York | USA

Jan 10, 2024 - Feb 02, 2024

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Articles

Shannon's fall auction tops $3 million with over 80% of lots sold

ArtDaily Nov 06, 2024

19th century American art and American Impressionism drove stellar results in Shannon’s fall auction held October 24th. The sale totaled over $3 million, with 80 percent of the 183 lots selling.

American art featured in Shannon's Fall Fine Art Auction, Oct, 24

ArtDaily Oct 16, 2024

Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers will present their annual fall Fine Art Auction on Thursday, October 24th, at 6 pm Eastern time. The sale will take place live online at shannons.com, with bidding also available by telephone and absentee.

Masterpiece Story: Ocean Breezes by Edward Henry Potthast

Daily Art Magazine Jul 21, 2024

This seems to be the perfect painting depicting a nice memory of a summer vacation.

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Edward Potthast

How much does an Edward Potthast cost?

What is Edward Potthast's most expensive painting?

Edward Potthast in the news

Featured for Sale

At Auction

Notable Lots

Upcoming Lots

Recent Auction Results

Past Exhibitions

Articles

Artist Performance at Auction

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