Edward Henry Potthast Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Edward Henry Potthast Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 14, 2024
American Edward Henry Potthast Oil On Masonite Painting
Est: $10,000 - $30,000
Very fine oil on masonite painting by well listed American artist Edward Henry Potthast ( 1857-1927). Framed. Signed. Size: 13 3/4" x 10 5/8" Framed; 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" Unframed. Provenance: Private art collection Denver, Colorado. Edward Henry Potthast (1857 - 1927) was active/lived in New York, Ohio. Edward Potthast is known for shorescape genre and landscape painting, illustrations. Edward H. Potthast studied intermittently at the McMicken School of Design between 1869 and 1887. He also worked as a lithography apprentice before traveling to Munich and Paris. When he returned to America he settled in NYC and worked as an illustrator for "Harper's" and "Scribner's". In the 1890s, Potthast became serious about painting the figure. He was also inspired by several trips out West that allowed him the opportunity to paint landscapes with Tonalist qualities in his night scenes. His best known works, however, are Impressionistic beach scenes of women and children playing in the surf. His bold brushwork describes the rocky New England coastline very accurately. Awards include a medal at the Royal Academy, Munich (1885); Thomas B. Clark Prize, NAD (1899); Evans Prize, AWCS (1901); Gold Medal, AWCS (1902); Inness Prize, SC (1903, 1906); Silver Medal, St. Louis Univ. Expo. (1904); Morgan Prize, SC (1904); Hudnut Prize, AWCS (1914); Silver Medal, Pan-Pac. International Expo., San Francisco (1915), Griscom Prize, AWCS (1926); Osborne Purchase Prize, AWCS (1927). Memorial & Retrospectives include Traxel Art Gallery (1927); Grand Central, Closson, Feragil Galleries (1928); Hirschl & Adler Galleries, NY (1962, 1968); Cincinnati Art Museum (1965); Ira Spanierman Gallery, NY (1966); Chapellier Galleries, NY (1968); The Taft Museum (1968); Corcoran Gallery of Art (1973); L.A. County Museum of Art (1975); touring show from J.B. Speed Art Museum, to Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis, to Beaumont Art Museum, TX (1985-1988). Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com. ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS does not give refunds. SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames. After paying for your item/s please call us at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS does not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.
Sofe Design Auctions
Dec. 11, 2024
Edward Henry Potthast Portrait of a Girl
Est: $500 - $1,000
Signed in graphite to the lower right. Graphite and watercolor, depicting a girl with a red balloon. 7.75" ht. x 4.75" wd., framed size: 12" ht. x 9.25" wd.
Caza Sikes
Dec. 08, 2024
Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Lake Louise, Morning
Est: $6,000 - $10,000
Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Lake Louise, Morning oil on canvas laid to board signed E Potthast (lower left); also signed and titled (on board on the reverse) 7 3/4 x 10 in. Property from the Estate of Dr. John Talbot Gernon and Mrs. Rosetta Place Gernon.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Dec. 08, 2024
Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) A Happy Group (On the Sea Shore)
Est: $50,000 - $80,000
Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) A Happy Group (On the Sea Shore) oil on board signed E Potthast (lower left); titled A Happy Group (on the reverse) 12 x 16 in.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Dec. 01, 2024
Edward Henry Potthast Gloucester Harbor Painting
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Title is In Gloucester Harbor. Oil on Board. Has the original gallery label on back with address as 222 W. 59th St New York. 8" by 10" unframed. 9" by 11 1/2" framed. Provenance: Vermont Estate through descent, purchased directly from the artist. Edward Henry Potthast (1857 - 1927) was active/lived in New York, Ohio. Edward Potthast is known for Shorescape genre and landscape painting, illustrations. A painter most remembered most for his beach scenes of carefree atmosphere, Edward Potthast was one of the significant 19th-century American artists from Cincinnati, which at the time of his birth was a burgeoning art center and a place of refuge for German immigrants including the Potthast family. He first studied at the McMicken School of Design and at the Cincinnati Academy, and then went to Europe briefly before becoming established in his native city as a lithographer and illustrator. In 1892, he moved to New York City where he won the Clarke Prize at the National Academy of Design and many other honors. In 1910, he was part of a Santa Fe Railroad sponsored trip to the Grand Canyon that included Thomas Moran. The group spent ten days painting on the South Rim of the Canyon, and this experience was so stimulating to him that he returned to the West several times, developing a tonalist style of painting night scenes. Apparently he also traveled to California, as several of his paintings are of Catalina Island according to the book The Enchanted Isle and verified by a resident of Catalina. His studio was primarily in New York City, but in 1912, he spent extensive time in Europe where he enrolled in Academies in Munich, Antwerp and Paris. He divided his time between illustrations for Harper's" and Scribner's magazines but later gave up illustration for full time fine art. He was an exceedingly private person who died at his easel.
Davis Brothers Auction
Nov. 30, 2024
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (AMERICAN 1857-1927) Seaside Stroll Oil Painting on Board
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
Artists signature on bottom right corner, Frame measures 17 3/4 x 14 3/4 inches, Board measures 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches.
Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
Nov. 20, 2024
Edward Henry Potthast
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
American, 1857-1927 Ogunquit, 1914 Signed E. Potthast (lr); dated 1914 and inscribed as titled on the reverse Oil on canvas board 8 x 10 1/8 inches (20.3 x 25.7 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, New York Hirschl and Adler, New York Dr. Wadler, New York Exhibited: New York, Davis Galleries, Fall Exhibition, 1964 (as A Day at the Beach) (Framed 13 1/4 x 15 1/2 inches) Small spot of inpainting in the sand just to the left of the central figure group; isolated areas of craquelure; light surface soiling.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 14, 2024
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST, Beach Scene, giclee, 49 x 31 cm. (19.2 x 12.2 in.), frame: 50 x 41 x 4 cm. (19.6 x 16.1 x 1.5 in.)
Est: $80 - $120
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST Beach Scene giclee
Lawsons
Oct. 29, 2024
Edward Henry Potthast, Watercolor Surf Scene
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
American (1857-1927). A Rocky shoreline scene by Potthast, signed to the lower right. Sight size: 4 7/8" ht. x 13" wd., framed size: 13.25" ht. x 22" wd.
Caza Sikes
Oct. 24, 2024
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST, American 1857-1927, Children at Play on the Beach, oil on board, 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm.), Frame: 21 x 25 x 2 in. (53.3 x 63.5 x 5.1 cm.)
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST American, 1857-1927 Children at Play on the Beach oil on board signed lower left "E. Potthast"
Shannon's
Oct. 19, 2024
Edward Potthast (American, 1857-1927) oil
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Rocky Shore oil on board, ca. 1924, signed E. Potthast lower left, framed. 8 x 10" Exhibited- The Legacy of Cape Ann- The Canton Museum of Art, Canton, OH Sept.9- Oct. 30, 1995 This work will be included in the forthcoming catalog raisonne by Mary Leonhard Ran.
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Sep. 25, 2024
Edward Henry Potthast (Cincinnati, 1857-1927)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Titled "The Dunes". Graphite and watercolor sketch of a tree on a hillside, signed by the artist in graphite to the lower left. Exhibited at the Cincinnati Art Galleries Panorama show, with Cincinnati Art Galleries price label to verso. Sight size: 8.25" ht. x 11" wd., framed size: 16.5" ht. x 19.5" wd.
Caza Sikes
Sep. 21, 2024
AFTER EDWARD POTTHAST AMERICAN SEASCAPE PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on masonite painting, after the 1915 artwork titled Holiday by Edward Henry Potthast, 1857 to 1927, an American landscape artist. The artwork depicts a beach scene with children. Unsigned. The painting is set in a handled wooden case, marked GO Products Hand Made in USA inside. Collectible Fine Art, Maritime Nautical Sea Landscape.
Antique Arena Inc
Sep. 07, 2024
AFTER EDWARD POTTHAST AMERICAN SEASCAPE PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on canvas board painting. American, early to mid-20th century. In the manner of Edward Henry Potthast, 1857 to 1927, an American landscape artist. The artwork depicts a beach scene from a birds-eye view. Unsigned. Titled Coney Island, New York on the backside. Wooden frame. Collectible Fine Art, Maritime Nautical Sea Landscape.
Antique Arena Inc
Aug. 28, 2024
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST [AMERICAN] 1857-1927 [ATTR.] "BEACH SCENE" OIL ON PANEL, SIGNED LOWER RIGHT, 17.7X24CMS, FRAMED. CONDITION FINE. GALERIA DURINI LABEL VERSO. PRIVATE COLLECTION
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST [American] 1857-1927 [attr.] "Beach Scene" oil on panel, signed lower right, 17.7x24cms, framed. Condition fine. Galeria Durini label verso. Private Collection. Please read the Terms & Conditions of Auction before placing a bid. These T&C's are applicable to each lot in this Auction. Any available provenance or documentation will be included with the description, if not included, assume it to be unknown or missing. Most lots are either ex estate or storage, have not been submitted for authentication, verification or expertising and for this reason, are offered UNRESERVED. It is the responsibility of intending buyers to do their own research and due diligence before submitting an offer. We do not offer returns or refunds - ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
WA Art Auctions
Aug. 28, 2024
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST [AMERICAN] 1857-1927 [ATTR.] "BEACH SCENE" OIL ON PANEL, SIGNED LOWER LEFT, 18.7X26CMS, FRAMED. CONDITION FINE. GALERIA DURINI LABEL VERSO. PRIVATE COLLECTION
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST [American] 1857-1927 [attr.] "Beach Scene" oil on panel, signed lower left, 18.7x26cms, framed. Condition fine. Galeria Durini label verso. Private Collection. Please read the Terms & Conditions of Auction before placing a bid. These T&C's are applicable to each lot in this Auction. Any available provenance or documentation will be included with the description, if not included, assume it to be unknown or missing. Most lots are either ex estate or storage, have not been submitted for authentication, verification or expertising and for this reason, are offered UNRESERVED. It is the responsibility of intending buyers to do their own research and due diligence before submitting an offer. We do not offer returns or refunds - ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
WA Art Auctions
Aug. 28, 2024
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST [AMERICAN] 1857-1927 [ATTR.] "BEACH SCENE" OIL ON PANEL, SIGNED LOWER LEFT, 18X25.5CMS, FRAMED. CONDITION FINE. GALERIA DURINI LABEL VERSO. PRIVATE COLLECTION
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST [American] 1857-1927 [attr.] "Beach Scene" oil on panel, signed lower left, 18x25.5cms, framed. Condition fine. Galeria Durini label verso. Private Collection. Please read the Terms & Conditions of Auction before placing a bid. These T&C's are applicable to each lot in this Auction. Any available provenance or documentation will be included with the description, if not included, assume it to be unknown or missing. Most lots are either ex estate or storage, have not been submitted for authentication, verification or expertising and for this reason, are offered UNRESERVED. It is the responsibility of intending buyers to do their own research and due diligence before submitting an offer. We do not offer returns or refunds - ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
WA Art Auctions
Aug. 21, 2024
Edward Potthast Children Playing at The Seashore Replica Numbered w/COA
Est: $200 - $500
Children Playing at The Seashore by Edward Potthast the Museum Shop Brushstrokes Collection Replica Numbered 485 of 980 w/COA on canvas and framed. Approx Visible Area 29.25 Inches Wide x 23.5 Tall. Frame 37.5 Inches Wide x 31.5 Tall.
Absolute Auction Gallery
Jul. 13, 2024
Edward Potthast (USA 1857-1927) Beach Scene Oil
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Edward Henry Potthast (AMERICAN / NEW YORK / OHIO, 1857 - 1927) oil painting on artist canvas board depicting a shorescape beach scene with man, women and child. Signed to lower left. Mounted in a gold gilt woodenframe. Board measures approx. 12" height x 16" width. Measures approx. 21 1/2" height x 25 1/4" width overall including frame. Some minor nicking on frame. Otherwise, appears in overall good condition. JD/B13/SH:17B
Joshua Kodner
Jun. 22, 2024
EDWARD POTTHAST, OIL ON CANVAS - THE GRAND CANYON - HIS WESTERN MASTERPIECE
Est: $300,000 - $400,000
POTTHAST, Edward Henry (American, 1857-1927). The Grand Canyon. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right: "E. Potthast" 30" x 40" canvas, 42" x 51 1/2" framed. Provenance: Anne and Merill Gross; by descent; Christie’s New York: Thursday, November 29, 2007 [Lot 00183] - Est. 300,000 - 500,000. Exhibited: Washington, D.C., Corcoran Gallery of Art, Edward H. Potthast, N.A., 1857-1927, March 16-April22, 1973, no. 50; Oxford, Ohio, Miami University, Miami University of Art Museum, n.d.; Orlando, Florida,Orlando Museum of Art, Edward Potthast: An American Impressionist, January 7-February 12, 1989, no. 31; FortMyers, Florida, Edison Community College Gallery of Art, 1990, no. 31; St. Petersburg, Florida, Museum ofFine Arts, Edward Potthast, An American Impressionist: The Gross Family Collection, July 7-September 8, 1991;Jacksonville, Florida, Cummer Gallery of Art, Edward Potthast: An American Impressionist, January 9-March 22,1992; Memphis, Tennessee, The Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Americans at Play: Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927), June 30-September 22, 1996; Savannah, Georgia, Telfair Museum of Art, Edward Potthast: An AmericanImpressionist, March 11-May 25, 1997; Birmingham, Alabama, Birmingham Museum of Art, An AmericanImpressionist: Edward Henry Potthast, August 31, 1997-February 1, 1998; New York, Gerald Peters Gallery, EdwardHenry Potthast: American Impressionist, May 20-June 20, 1998. Edward Henry Potthast’s Western Masterpiece With staggeringly bold forms and brilliant hues, Edward Potthast’s Grand Canyon is a testament to the profound influence of westward travel on American artists in the twentieth century. Inthis work one can see through the eyes of the painter the breathtaking experience of viewing thisdramatic vista, unrivaled in its sheer scale and monumental beauty. This experience would indeedprove life-altering for Potthast, whose commitment to the Southwest would endure throughout hiscareer as he continued to travel there to paint the Canyon, and also to forge a community of artistssimilarly inspired by its magnificence. At the outset of the twentieth century, was a brand new railline extending all the way to the very edge of the Grand Canyon, the Santa Fe Railway had an entirecountry to convince to travel westward. Having come dangerously close to bankruptcy in the late1880s, railway executives began to study the possibilities of creating an advertising campaign thatwould invite artists to travel there at the Railroad’s expense in exchange for the right to reproducetheir paintings in advertisements for the line. In earlier years, it had been a lengthy and gruelingjourney to send artists to the Grand Canyon to promote tourism. However, with the new line directtravel to the Canyon was finally possible, and in 1901 the first locomotive took passengers all theway to the south rim. In November of 1910, in an effort to transform the image of the Santa Fe Railway and tostimulate tourism to the Southwest, Ohio-born Potthast, along with four other prominent artists,was invited by the Railway to journey to the Grand Canyon to recreate on canvas the unique experience of its landscape. It has been written that the five artists, Thomas Moran, Elliott Daingerfield,Frederick B. Williams, De Witt Parshall, and Potthast, all from very different schools of painting,were led to the edge of the canyon with their eyes closed so that they may be awed by the panorama in its entirety, and indeed, they were overwhelmed by its magnificence. This would be the first visit to the Grand Canyon for Potthast, who out of the group wouldbe particularly moved by the experience. Indeed, in the present work one can see the artist’s confident handling and impressionistic color. In addition, Potthast celebrates the awe-inspiring expanseand sublime scale of the Canyon by creating a marvelous depth in his composition. The sun breaksgloriously through the menacing gray skies and the rainbow emerges as a beacon of hope and promise, signaling nature as a moral force, and manifesting romantic associations common among viewers of the Western landscape at the time. Potthast would go on to exhibit his depictions of the Grand Canyon at the National Academy in 1911, 1918, and 1920. It has been speculated by Dr. John Wilson that the present painting may have been the work that Potthast exhibited at the Academy in 1918. (J. Wilson, EdwardHenry Potthast: American Impressionist, exhibition catalogue, New York, 1998, p.14) Potthast’s devotion to the Southwest would also lead him to become a founder of a group called the Society of Men Who Paint the West, which included several of the artists who accompanied Potthast on the 1910 painting excursion.
Arader Galleries
Jun. 16, 2024
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF POTTHAST BEACH SCENE OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on board painting. American, early 20th century. The artwork is a sketch of a multi-figure beach scene. Unsigned. In the manner of Edward Henry Potthast, 1857 to 1927, an American Impressionist painter known for his landscapes and Long Island beach scenes. Ornate wooden frame. Collectible Fine Art, Seascape.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 01, 2024
In the Style of Edward Henry Potthast, New York, Ohio (1857-1927), Beach Scene, oil on masonite
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
In the Style of Edward Henry Potthast New York, Ohio, (1857-1927) Beach Scene oil on masonite bears signature lower left, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Jun. 01, 2024
Attributed to Edward Henry Potthast, New York, Ohio (1857-1927), Beach Scene, oil on masonite
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Attributed to Edward Henry Potthast New York, Ohio, (1857-1927) Beach Scene oil on masonite signed lower left, framed. Fragments of Sotheby's Arcade label vero
Link Auction Galleries
May. 26, 2024
Edward Henry Potthast "At the Beach" Painting
Est: $900 - $1,200
Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927) was an American Impressionist painter known for his vibrant beach scenes, depictions of leisure activities, and charming portrayals of everyday life. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Potthast's art captured the essence of joyful moments and the carefree spirit of his era.Potthast studied in Cincinnati and later in Europe, where he was exposed to Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements. He incorporated these influences into his own work, characterized by his e of bright colors, loose brhwork, and an emphasis on light and atmosphere.One of his most iconic subjects was the beach scene, where he depicted people enjoying the shore, bathing in the ocean, and strolling along the boardwalk. His ability to capture the play of sunlight on water and sand, combined with the lively interactions of his subjects, made his beach scenes particularly popular.Potthast's art often conveyed a sense of optimism and nostalgia. He painted scenes of leisure activities, parks, and families enjoying their time together. His work resonated with the American public during a time of urbanization and rapid change, offering a glimpse into idyllic moments of relaxation and connection with nature.His artistic contributions were recognized during his lifetime, and he was a member of vario art organizations. Today, Edward Henry Potthast is celebrated as a master of American Impressionism. His paintings are cherished for their ability to evoke feelings of warmth, happiness, and a sense of timelessness. His legacy lives on through his depictions of the simple joys that continue to resonate with viewers across generations. Measures 24 x 20. Oil on canvas. Sold "after" Potthast.
Morgan Auctions
May. 25, 2024
Holiday at the sea
Est: -
oil on canvas, mounted on plywood, unsigned, 20th century, after the painting by Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927), children playing on the beach and in the water on a wonderful summer day in an impressionistic style, good age-appropriate condition, soiled, image 39 x 50 cm (HxW), framed, frame with scratches, frame width 11 cm German Description Urlaub am Meer Öl/Leinwand, aufgezogen auf Sperrholz, unsigniert, 20. Jh., nach dem Gemälde von Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927), spielende Kinder am Strand und im Wasser an einem herrlichen Sommertag in impressionistischem Stil, altersgemäß guter Zustand, angeschmutzt, Darstellung 39 x 50 cm (HxB), gerahmt, Rahmen mit Kratzern, Rahmenbreite 11 cm
Kunst- und Auktionshaus Quedlinburg
May. 18, 2024
AMERICAN EDWARD POTTHAST SCHOOL BEACH OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
An American Edward Henry Potthast School oil painting on canvas depicting a beach scene with many human figures in the manner of Impressionism. Unsigned. Framed. Edward Henry Potthast, 1857 to 1927, was an American Impressionist painter. He is known for his paintings of people at leisure in Central Park, and on the beaches of New York and New England. American Fine Art, Genre Oil Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
May. 07, 2024
Edward H. Potthast (1857-1927), "Ironing"
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Edward H. Potthast (1857-1927) "Ironing" Oil on canvas laid to canvas Signed lower right: E. Potthast; titled on two labels affixed to the back of the frame
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 02, 2024
EDWARD POTTHAST, American 1857–1927, Wading, oil on board, 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (14 x 8.9 cm.), Frame: 17 1/2 x 2 x 15 1/4 in. (44.5 x 5.1 x 38.7 cm.)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
EDWARD POTTHAST American, 1857–1927 Wading oil on board signed lower right "E Potthast", signed on the reverse "Edw. Potthast"
Shannon's
Apr. 27, 2024
Edward Henry Potthast "Summer Day, Brighton Beach" Oil Painting, After
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Edward Henry Potthast (1857–1927) was an American Impressionist painter known for his charming beach scenes, lively depictions of children playing, and vibrant outdoor scenes. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Potthast studied at the McMicken School of Design and later at the Royal Academy in Munich.Potthast's paintings often feature scenes of leisure and enjoyment, particularly along the beaches and waterfronts of the Eastern United States. His works capture the joy and innocence of everyday life, with lively brushwork and a keen sense of light and color.Potthast's style reflects the influence of the Impressionist movement, with its emphasis on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. He was particularly skilled at creating scenes that evoke a sense of nostalgia and happiness, making his work popular among collectors and art enthusiasts.Throughout his career, Potthast remained dedicated to painting outdoor scenes and continued to refine his style, experimenting with different techniques and subjects. Today, his paintings are celebrated for their beauty, charm, and ability to transport viewers to a world of sunshine, sea, and summertime joy. Measures 20 x 24 (image), 28 x 32 x 2 (framed). Sold "after" Potthast. Oil on canvas.
Morgan Auctions
Apr. 27, 2024
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST, A SAILING PARTY, POSTER ON BOARD
Est: $45 - $55
Artist: Edward Henry Potthast, American (1857 - 1927) Title: A Sailing Party Year: 1987 Medium: Poster on board Size: 25 x 29 in. (63.5 x 73.66 cm)
RoGallery
Mar. 24, 2024
Edward Henry Potthast (1857 - 1927) Waterscape Oil On Board
Est: $500 - $2,000
Medium: Oil On Board Painting Size: 13 x 9 inches Frame Size: 18.75 x 24.75 inches Condition: This artwork is in good overall condition for its age. Signature: Signed Artist: Edward Henry Potthast (1857 - 1927)
Montgomery Auction
Mar. 07, 2024
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) "VETERANS".
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) "VETERANS". American (New York or Ohio), early 20th Century. Oil on board in a Hackman frame. Signed on lower left. Woodland landscape. 7.75"h. 9.5"w. (sight). Frame, 14.75"h. 16.5"w.
Amelia Jeffers
Feb. 17, 2024
Edward Henry Potthast (1857 - 1927) American
Est: $4,500 - $6,500
Edward Henry Potthast (1857 - 1927) Oil on board, Signed Lower Right, Measures (10 x 12.5 inches) w/frame (14 x 16.5 inches) A painter most remembered most for his beach scenes of carefree atmosphere, Edward Potthast was one of the significant 19th-century American artists from Cincinnati, which at the time of his birth was a burgeoning art center and a place of refuge for German immigrants including the Potthast family. He first studied at the McMicken School of Design and at the Cincinnati Academy, and then went to Europe briefly before becoming established in his native city as a lithographer and illustrator. In 1892, he moved to New York City where he won the Clarke Prize at the National Academy of Design and many other honors. In 1910, he was part of a Santa Fe Railroad sponsored trip to the Grand Canyon that included Thomas Moran. The group spent ten days painting on the South Rim of the Canyon, and this experience was so stimulating to him that he returned to the West several times, developing a tonalist style of painting night scenes.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Feb. 07, 2024
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST, AMERICAN 1857-1927, NEW ENGLAND COAST, Oil on canvas board, 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.), Frame: 14 5/8 x 16 5/8 in. (37.1 x 42.2 cm.)
Est: $35,000 - $45,000
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST AMERICAN, 1857-1927 NEW ENGLAND COAST Oil on canvas board Lower left signed; E. Potthast; verso label: Betty Brown Picture Framing 128 East 4th St. CINCINNATI: "New England Coast" / Original Oil Painting / Edward H. Potthast N.A. / "First Prize" Dumler's 37th Anniversary Party / 1944; typed sheet: From the Artist; / Dr. Martin G. Dumler Collection Cincinnati Ohio / prestigious family collection; Private Collection Martin Dumler, Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio; / Fry Family Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio, This work will be in the upcoming catalogue raisonne of Edward Henry Potthast by Mary Ran. Catalogue note: Born in Cincinnati, Edward Henry Potthast studied painting in his home city, Munich and Paris before moving to New York in 1896. He quickly gained recognition for his beach landscapes, depicting mainly women and children frolicking on the shores of New York and New England. His achievements included winning the National Academy's prestigious Clarke prize, serving as director of the American Water Color Society, and being one of five artists selected by the Santa Fe Railway to paint the Grand Canyon in 1910, alongside Thomas Moran, Elliott Daingerfield, Frederick Ballard Williams and De Witt Parshall. Arlene Jacobowitz, former associate curator of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, wrote in 1967: "Throughout his lifetime, Potthast concentrated on the cheerful, pleasant side of life. His legacy is a tribute to the carefree atmosphere of the seashore: happy children rollicking about, splashing in the surf; young mothers with children in their arms or beside their breeze-blown skirts, gossiping or strolling the beach; and family groups, picnicking, sunning themselves, and chatting merrily on the sand beside gaily colored beach umbrellas. The combinations of these themes were inexhaustible, and Potthast never tired of new variations."
Potomack Company
Jan. 19, 2024
Painting, Edward Potthast
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
****Catalog Should Read oil on canvas affixed board****Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927), Crashing Wave, oil on canvas affixed board, signed lower right, board: 8"h x 10"w, overall (with frame): 14.5"h x 16.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 19, 2024
Painting, Edward Henry Potthast
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927), At the Seashore, oil on masonite, signed lower right, board: 8"h x 10"w, overall (with frame): 13.25"h x 15.25"w. Provenance: Swann Galleries (May, 23, 2002, lot 144). Note: This piece will be included in the upcoming catalogue raisonne for Edward Potthast.
Clars Auctions
Dec. 15, 2023
Painting, Edward Henry Potthast
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927), At the Seashore, oil on masonite, signed lower right, board: 8"h x 10"w, overall (with frame): 13.25"h x 15.25"w. Provenance: Swann Galleries (May, 23, 2002, lot 144). Note: This piece will be included in the upcoming catalogue raisonne for Edward Potthast.
Clars Auctions
Dec. 02, 2023
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (American 1857-1927) A PAINTING, "October Days," EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (American 1857-1927) A PAINTING, "October Days," EARLY 20TH CENTURY, oil on panel, signed L/R, "E. Potthast," reverse with an original paper label from the Salmagundi Club, New York; 12" x 16", framed 19" x 23".
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Nov. 24, 2023
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST, THE BEACH UMBRELLA, GICLEE PRINT
Est: $400 - $600
Artist: Edward Henry Potthast, After, American (1857 - 1927) Title: The Beach Umbrella Medium: Giclee Print Size: 23 x 36 in. (58.42 x 91.44 cm) Frame Size: 32 x 45 inches
RoGallery
Nov. 15, 2023
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (New York/Ohio, 1857-1927), "Leaving the Pier"., Watercolor on paper, 22" x 30". Framed 29.5" x 37".
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST New York/Ohio, 1857-1927 "Leaving the Pier". Signed lower right "E. Potthast". Titled on label verso.
Eldred's
Nov. 15, 2023
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (New York/Ohio, 1857-1927), "Gloucester Harbor"., Oil on canvas, 24" x 30". Framed 31" x 37".
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST New York/Ohio, 1857-1927 "Gloucester Harbor". Signed lower right "E. Potthast".
Eldred's
Nov. 04, 2023
Attributed to Edward Henry Potthast. Pastoral Scene, oil
Est: $800 - $1,200
(American, 1857-1927). Oil on board, signature not visible, attribution on label on verso, sight size: 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in., framed size: 12 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches.
Alex Cooper
Oct. 22, 2023
Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1922) Oil (Cincinnati, NY)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Oil on canvas, untitled, painting of nude lady. Signed lower right. Housed in gold washed cerused oak frame. Sight - 35 1/2 x 28 1/2. Frame - 40 1/2 x 33 3/4.
Main Auction Galleries
Oct. 22, 2023
Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1922) Oil (Cincinnati, NY)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Oil on board of ship at dock with figures. Signed lower margin. Professionally framed and matted. Sight - 15 1/2 x 12. Frame - 20 3/4 x 17 1/8.
Main Auction Galleries
Oct. 21, 2023
AMERICAN SEASCAPE PAINTING BY EDWARD H. POTTHAST
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on masonite painting by Edward Henry Potthast, 1857 to 1927, an American landscape artist. The artwork depicts a beach scene with a woman with children under an orange umbrella. Titled: At the Seashore. Signed by the artist in the lower right. Provenance: Swann Auction Galleries, Sale 1937, May 23, 2002, lot 144. Bonhams, 22 May 2007, lot 2055. Authenticated by Mary Ran and to be included in her forthcoming catalogue raisonne. Golden frame. A painter most remembered most for his beach scenes of carefree atmosphere, Edward Potthast was one of the significant 19th-century American Impressionist artists from Cincinnati. He first studied at the McMicken School of Design and at the Cincinnati Academy, and then went to Europe briefly before becoming established in his native city as a lithographer and illustrator. In 1892, he moved to New York City where he won the Clarke Prize at the National Academy of Design and many other honors. The paintings of Edward Henry Potthast are represented in public collections across the United States, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York; Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio; Art Institute of Chicago; Cincinnati Art Museum; Georgia Museum of Art, Athens; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia. Collectible Fine Art, Maritime Nautical Sea Landscape.
Antique Arena Inc
Oct. 18, 2023
Impressionist Landscape by Edward Potthast
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Edward Henry Potthast (American/Cincinnati, 1857-1927). Oil on canvas, signed l.r., and with exhibition label to verso. An large example of the Cincinnati native's landscape painting, with a figure and cattle at the shore of a river. Potthast was regarded as a seminal American Impressionist, especially with his depictions of Coney Island, and leisurely beach subjects that were indicative of turn-of-the-century recreational activity during the Industrial Age. 23.25" x 29.75" (sight), 34.5" x 40.5" (framed). Conservation report from 1983 included. Provenance: Descended through the family of Richard Knight LeBlond, founder of the R. K. LeBlond Machine Tool Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, a manufacturer metal cutting lathes. The Madison and Edwards Road plant of The R.K. Le Blond Machine Tool Company (in service 1918-1989) is an example of the early 20th century "factory beautiful" movement in American industry. At this location a prominent Cincinnati area manufacturer of machine tools established itself as the industry's foremost producer of lathes, and through mid-century dominated the world market for specialized lathes for the machining of engine crankshafts and for gun boring. The impact of this manufacturing plant on 20th century culture has been significant both during peacetime (when virtually all moving vehicles from American Autmobiles to Soviet tractors were powered by engines with crankshafts made on Le Blond lathes) and during wartime when opponents in two world wars fired upon each other using ordinance of every size that had been bored and rifled on Le Blond equipment). Locally, the plant had significance as a major industrial employer during an era that spanned the Great Depression. (Library of Congress)
Caza Sikes
Sep. 02, 2023
AMERICAN SEASCAPE PAINTING BY EDWARD H. POTTHAST
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on masonite painting by Edward Henry Potthast, 1857 to 1927, an American landscape artist. The artwork depicts a beach scene with a woman with children under an orange umbrella. Titled: At the Seashore. Signed by the artist in the lower right. Provenance: Swann Auction Galleries, Sale 1937, May 23, 2002, lot 144. Bonhams, 22 May 2007, lot 2055. Authenticated by Mary Ran and to be included in her forthcoming catalogue raisonne. Golden frame. A painter most remembered most for his beach scenes of carefree atmosphere, Edward Potthast was one of the significant 19th-century American Impressionist artists from Cincinnati. He first studied at the McMicken School of Design and at the Cincinnati Academy, and then went to Europe briefly before becoming established in his native city as a lithographer and illustrator. In 1892, he moved to New York City where he won the Clarke Prize at the National Academy of Design and many other honors. The paintings of Edward Henry Potthast are represented in public collections across the United States, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York; Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio; Art Institute of Chicago; Cincinnati Art Museum; Georgia Museum of Art, Athens; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia. Collectible Fine Art, Maritime Nautical Sea Landscape.
Antique Arena Inc
Aug. 04, 2023
Signed Edward Henry Pothast, New England Seashore, Oil on Board
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Signed Edward Henry Potthast, New England Seashore. Oil painting on Board Signed E Potthast and attributed to Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857 - 1927). 'Untitled', view of a new england seashore. Oil painting on board, signed lower right, 'E. Potthast'. An exceptionally well executed painting. Potthast is known for his shore scape genre, landscape paintings, and illustrations. He was one of the significant 19th-century american impressionist artists from cincinnati, which at the time of his birth was a burgeoning art center and a place of refuge for german immigrants, including the Potthast family. He first studied at the mcmicken school of design and at the cincinnati academy, and then went to europe briefly before becoming established in his native city as a lithographer and illustrator. In 1892, he moved to new york city and worked as a magazine illustrator, and exhibited regularly at the national academy of design, the society of american artists and the salmagundi club. He painted images of central park, new england landscapes, as well as the long island and new england beach scenes for which he is best remembered. His work is included in many major museums in the united states, including the orlando museum of art, the brooklyn museum of art, the cape ann museum, the delaware art museum, the phoenix art museum, among others.
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