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Figure painter, Painter, Landscape painter, Naval painter, Illustrator, b. 1857 - d. 1927

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  • Edward Henry Potthast "Rocks at Low Tide" Painting
    Sep. 15, 2026

    Edward Henry Potthast "Rocks at Low Tide" Painting

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927). Oil on board impressionist seascape painting titled "Rocks at Low Tide," circa 1920. Depicting a vibrant, Atlantic coast shoreline as two figures wade through the water along the center of the composition. Featuring heavy, impasto brushstrokes along the dark, rugged foreground masterfully capturing the textured rocks and crashing surf. Signed along the lower right. Provenance: Flanders Contemporary Art, Minneapolis, MN, December 15, 1987; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.

    Revere Auctions
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927)
    Sep. 15, 2026

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927)

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Edward Henry Pottast Oil on Canvas Titled "Above the Clouds" Signed and titled to reverse and signed lower right by the artist With Patricia Weiner Gallery label to reverse Sight size: 23.75" ht. x 29.75" wd.  Framed size: 32.5" ht. x 38" wd. 

    Caza Sikes
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Gouache on Paper
    Sep. 02, 2026

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Gouache on Paper

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Untitled Gouache on Paper Measures approx. - 13"H x 20"W. Total measurements with frame approx. - 23 1/4"H x 32"W. Depicting a rural homestead with a country house, weathered stone foundation, and partially collapsed barn set among autumn trees. Executed in warm earth tones with loose, painterly brushwork. Signed lower left. Provenance: Exhibited at Adam Davidson Galleries, Washington, D.C., in the 1980s. Have a similar item to sell? Contact us at info@marketauctionsinc.com Please review all photos closely. The non-appearance of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition, does not show wear due to age and use, or is free from damage. Market Auctions Inc. strongly suggests that you request a condition report before placing a bid. You may request one from us via this auction platform. Please note that any condition reports are given as strictly as a courtesy to interested parties and should not be considered a statement of fact. Market Auctions Inc. bears no responsibility for any error or omission. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our in-house shipping department for a quote. In-house shipping contact Ariel ariel@marketauctions.com 561-237-5222 Third-party shipping options Juniors Auction Services 561-510-0345 / juniorsauctionservices@gmail.com UPS Store 1226 (561) 835-9791 / store1226@theupsstore.com For furniture and very large items, please contact an appropriate freight / transport company for shipment. SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.

    Market Auctions
  • EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (NY/OH, 1857-1927)
    Aug. 29, 2026

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (NY/OH, 1857-1927)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (NY/OH, 1857-1927) Wetland Shoreline with Shanties, oil on upson board, signed lower left, in gold impressionist style frame with linen liner. Provenance: Dorothy S. Osher Trust

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857–1927) Figures Playing in the Surf, c. 1910
    Jun. 17, 2026

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857–1927) Figures Playing in the Surf, c. 1910

    Est: $2,500 - $4,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857–1927) Figures Playing in the Surf, c. 1910 crayon on paper signed E. Potthast (lower right) 5 x 7 1/4 in. This lot is located in Chicago.

    Freeman’s
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Picnic on the Beach, c. 1910
    Jun. 07, 2026

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Picnic on the Beach, c. 1910

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Picnic on the Beach, c. 1910 watercolor and gouache on paper signed E. Potthast (lower center) 29 1/4 x 39 1/2 in.

    Freeman’s
  • Edward Potthast 1857-1927 Isle of Shoals Painting
    Jun. 03, 2026

    Edward Potthast 1857-1927 Isle of Shoals Painting

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927), Isle of Shoals, Maine, oil on board depicting a coastal seascape with waves crashing against a rocky shoreline beneath a bright sky. The composition reflects the artists Impressionist style and sensitivity to light and atmosphere. Signed lower right "E. Potthast." The verso retains a gallery label from The Marbella Gallery, New York, identifying the work and medium. The painting is presented in an ornate decorative gilt frame with an artist name plaque. Work Size: 14 x 14 in. Dimensions: 21 X 21 X 2.5 in. Condition: Good overall vintage condition having typical age-related surface wear and toning. Areas of paint loss and craquelure are present along the outer borders of the work consistent with age. The frame exhibits normal storage wear along edges and corners. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.

    Hill Auction Gallery
  • Children in Central Park
    May. 20, 2026

    Children in Central Park

    Est: $200,000 - $300,000

    Property from the Estate of Ellie and Martin Lifton Edward Henry Potthast 1857 - 1927 Children in Central Park signed E Potthast (lower right) oil on canvas 20 by 24 ⅛ in. 50.8 by 61.3 cm.

    Sotheby's
  • EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927). At the Seashore (Summer Pleasures). oil
    May. 19, 2026

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927). At the Seashore (Summer Pleasures). oil

    Est: $120,000 - $180,000

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927). At the Seashore (Summer Pleasures). oil on canvas24 x 30 in. (61 x 76.2 cm.).

    Christie's
  • Edward Henry Potthast (NY, OH, 1857 - 1927)
    Apr. 26, 2026

    Edward Henry Potthast (NY, OH, 1857 - 1927)

    Est: $14,000 - $20,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (New York, Ohio, 1857 - 1927) "October Days" Oil on Panel. Signed lower right. Reverse with an original label from the Salmagundi Club. Sight Size: 12 x 16 in. Overall Framed Size: 19 x 23 in.

    Helmuth Stone
  • EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) Beach Scenes with Red and White Umbrellas: A Pair of Works 4 7/8 x 7 1/8 in. (12.4 x 18.1 cm.); 4 3/4 x 7 in. (12.1 x 17.8 cm.)
    Apr. 23, 2026

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) Beach Scenes with Red and White Umbrellas: A Pair of Works 4 7/8 x 7 1/8 in. (12.4 x 18.1 cm.); 4 3/4 x 7 in. (12.1 x 17.8 cm.)

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) Beach Scenes with Red and White Umbrellas: A Pair of Works signed 'E Potthast' (lower right), each colored pencil on paper, each 4 7/8 x 7 1/8 in. (12.4 x 18.1 cm.); 4 3/4 x 7 in. (12.1 x 17.8 cm.)

    Bonhams
  • EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) At Low Tide 16 x 12 in. (40 x 30.5 cm.)
    Apr. 23, 2026

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) At Low Tide 16 x 12 in. (40 x 30.5 cm.)

    Est: $40,000 - $60,000

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) At Low Tide oil on panel 16 x 12 in. (40 x 30.5 cm.)

    Bonhams
  • EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) Children at Play, Brighton Beach 24 1/8 x 30 1/4 in. (61.3 x 76.8 cm.)
    Apr. 23, 2026

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) Children at Play, Brighton Beach 24 1/8 x 30 1/4 in. (61.3 x 76.8 cm.)

    Est: $150,000 - $250,000

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) Children at Play, Brighton Beach signed 'E. Potthast' (lower right) oil on canvas 24 1/8 x 30 1/4 in. (61.3 x 76.8 cm.)

    Bonhams
  • Attr. a Edward Henry Potthast - Piazza con figure
    Mar. 27, 2026

    Attr. a Edward Henry Potthast - Piazza con figure

    Est: €1,000 - €2,000

    Olio su cartone, cm. 23x32. Firma in basso a destra.

    Pananti Casa D'Aste SRL
  • Attributed to Edward Potthast (1857 - 1927)
    Mar. 21, 2026

    Attributed to Edward Potthast (1857 - 1927)

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Artist: Attributed to Edward Potthast (1857 - 1927). Title/Description: Coastal seascape under cloudy sky. Signature: Lower left. Date/Created: Late 19th/early 20th century. Medium: Oil on artist board. Size: Image: 7 1/2 x 10 inches: Frame: 10 x 12 1/2 inches.

    Turner Auctions + Appraisals
  • EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (NY/OH, 1857-1927)
    Feb. 22, 2026

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (NY/OH, 1857-1927)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (NY/OH, 1857-1927) Wetland Shoreline with Shanties, oil on upson board, signed lower left, in gold impressionist style frame with linen liner. Provenance: Dorothy S. Osher Trust

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • Edward H. Potthast (Am. 1857-1927), Girl in Barn, Oil on canvas, framed
    Jan. 24, 2026

    Edward H. Potthast (Am. 1857-1927), Girl in Barn, Oil on canvas, framed

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Edward H. Potthast (Am. 1857-1927) Girl in Barn Oil on canvas, framed Signed l.r., Chapellier Galleries label attached to stretcher verso 16" x 12" actual, 22 7/8" x 18 7/8" framed Provenance: Chapellier Galleries, New York, New York; to Private Collection, Boston, Massachusetts, September 1972 to present

    Barridoff Auctions
  • Edward Potthast, Impressionistic Oil on Canvas of Young Girl
    Jan. 11, 2026

    Edward Potthast, Impressionistic Oil on Canvas of Young Girl

    Est: $500 - $700

    Edward Potthast (American, 1857-1927), impressionistic painting of young girl sitting amongst grass and wildflowers, oil on canvas, signed L/L, 10" x 8", framed 13" x 10 3/4". Craquelure. Provenance: Estate of Dalia Zikas, Melrose, Massachusetts.

    Kaminski Auctions
  • EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (AMERICAN 1857-1927)
    Dec. 10, 2025

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (AMERICAN 1857-1927)

    Est: £6,000 - £8,000

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (AMERICAN 1857-1927) THE SWIMMING HOLE, CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK signed E Potthast lower right; signed Edward H Potthast, titled The Swimming Hole and inscribed with the artist's address in New York on the stretcher oil on canvas 39.5 x 49.5cm; 15 1/2 x 19 1/2in 57.5 x 67.5cm; 22 3/4 x 26 1/2in (framed) Property from a Private Collection, England Provenance Davis & Langdale, New York Potthast's painting of three boys taking a dip in one of the pools in Central Park, New York breaks with his signature beach scenes to embrace the fresh water and surrounding lush greenery of the city's new recreational space established in the late 1850s. Central Park was the first public space to be laid out by the celebrated landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted introduced the distinctive rock formations that are such a feature of the park and which are prominent in the current composition. There are similarities in both palette and subject matter with Potthast's immediate contemporary and fellow American John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), whilst the darker hues are reminiscent of Potthast's days at the Munich Akademie. With the end of the Civil War in 1865 America enjoyed an extended period of economic prosperity. New found wealth gave rise to an affluent and leisured middle class with time on their hands to enjoy themselves. With increased possibilities of travelling to Europe too, American collectors were instinctively drawn to Impressionist painting, appreciating the swift energetic brushstrokes and light-filled canvases. Beyond France the style was adopted by a host of other painters, most of whom had been schooled in different ateliers in Paris and artists' colonies around the country, amongst them the influential American painter Childe Hassam (1859-1935) and the Spanish impressionist Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923). Like these and so many of his contemporaries, Potthast sought to capture in his work the leisure time of America's newfound wealth creators.

    Olympia Auctions
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Woman on a Sofa
    Dec. 09, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Woman on a Sofa

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Woman on a Sofa oil on panel signed E.Potthast (lower right) 12 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. Property from a Private East Coast Collection This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Gloucester
    Dec. 09, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Gloucester

    Est: $600 - $1,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Gloucester pencil on paper inscribed by Artist's niece (verso) 5 x 8 in. Property from a Private East Coast Collection This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) In Central Park (a double-sided work)
    Dec. 09, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) In Central Park (a double-sided work)

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) In Central Park (a double-sided work) oil on board signed E Potthast (lower left) 9 1/2 x 13 in. This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Landscape with Cows
    Dec. 09, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Landscape with Cows

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Landscape with Cows oil on panel signed E. Potthast (lower right) 13 x16 in. Property from a Private East Coast Collection This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Enchanted Pool
    Dec. 09, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Enchanted Pool

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Enchanted Pool oil on canvas signed E Potthast (lower left) 24 x 20 in. Property from the Collection of Phyllis and Fred Pressman This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Beach Scene #5, c. 1920
    Dec. 07, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Beach Scene #5, c. 1920

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Beach Scene #5, c. 1920 oil on canvas laid to panel signed E. Potthast (lower center left) 11 1/2 x 15 in. Property from the Collection of Phyllis and Fred Pressman

    Freeman’s
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) In the Moonlight
    Dec. 07, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) In the Moonlight

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) In the Moonlight watercolor on paper laid to board signed E. Potthast (lower right); also titled and inscribed #14 (on the reverse) 21 x 25 1/2 in. Property from a Private East Coast Collection

    Freeman’s
  • EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) The Last Rays 16 1/4 x 20 in. (41.2 x 50.8 cm.)
    Nov. 18, 2025

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) The Last Rays 16 1/4 x 20 in. (41.2 x 50.8 cm.)

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927) The Last Rays signed 'E. Potthast' (lower left) and inscribed with title, signed again and inscribed '222 West 59th / New York NY' (on an artist's label affixed to the stretcher) oil on canvas 16 1/4 x 20 in. (41.2 x 50.8 cm.)

    Bonhams
  • Edward Potthast (1857-1927): Nude
    Oct. 29, 2025

    Edward Potthast (1857-1927): Nude

    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

    Oil on canvas, signed 'E. Potthast' lower left. 20 x 16 in., 29 1/4 x 25 1/4 in. (frame). Literature: Mary Ran, Catalogue of Works by Edward Potthast.

    STAIR
  • EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927),
    Sep. 01, 2025

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (1857-1927),

    Est: -

    Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927), copy after, dancing children's round dance in a summer park, oil on hardboard, signed indistinctly lower right, anonymous copy from the 20th century, 48 x 60 cm, framed 56 x 68 cm

    Historia Auctionata
  • Painting, Attributed to Edward Potthast
    Jul. 18, 2025

    Painting, Attributed to Edward Potthast

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Attributed to Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927), Untitled (Beach Scene with Figures), oil on board, bears signature lower right, board: 7.5"h x 9.75"w, overall (with frame): 12.25"h x 14.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Edward Henry Potthast (NY, OH, 1857 - 1927)
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (NY, OH, 1857 - 1927)

    Est: $20,000 - $25,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (New York, Ohio, 1857 - 1927) "October Days" Oil on Panel. Signed lower right. Reverse with an original label from the Salmagundi Club. Sight Size: 12 x 16 in. Overall Framed Size: 19 x 23 in.

    Helmuth Stone
  • POTTHAST BATHERS SIGNED WATERCOLOR
    Jun. 17, 2025

    POTTHAST BATHERS SIGNED WATERCOLOR

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    POTTHAST BATHERS SIGNED WATERCOLOR Attributed to EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (American 1857 – 1927) Bathers Along a Stream Watercolor on paper Signed lower right 13.5 inches x 20.75 inches. Overall including glazed frame 21.5 X 28.125 inches

    Jackson's International
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Woman on a Sofa
    Jun. 16, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Woman on a Sofa

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Woman on a Sofa oil on panel signed E.Potthast (lower right) 12 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. Property from an Important East Coast Estate This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) In Central Park
    Jun. 16, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) In Central Park

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) In Central Park oil on canvas laid to board 12 x 16 in. Property from the Estate of Monroe Wingate This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • After Edward Henry Potthast, 1857-1927, Beach Scene, Oil on Board
    Jun. 12, 2025

    After Edward Henry Potthast, 1857-1927, Beach Scene, Oil on Board

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    After Edward Henry Potthast 1857-1927 Beach Scene Oil on Board Signed l.r. depicting in the waves. Provenance: Time Auction, Little Neck, NY, Dec. 20, 2020, lot 153

    Nye & Company
  • EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (AMERICAN 1857-1927)
    Jun. 11, 2025

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (AMERICAN 1857-1927)

    Est: £15,000 - £20,000

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (AMERICAN 1857-1927) THE SWIMMING HOLE, CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK signed E Potthast lower right; signed Edward H Potthast, titled The Swimming Hole and inscribed with the artist's address in New York on the stretcher oil on canvas 39.5 x 49.5cm; 15 1/2 x 19 1/2in 57.5 x 67.5cm; 22 3/4 x 26 1/2in (framed) Provenance Davis & Langdale, New York Potthast's painting of three boys taking a dip in one of the pools in Central Park, New York breaks with his signature beach scenes to embrace the fresh water and surrounding lush greenery of the city's new recreational space established in the late 1850s. Central Park was the first to be laid out by the celebrated landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, in which Olmsted introduced the distinctive rock forms that feature so prominently in the current composition. There are similarities in both palette and subject matter with Potthast's contemporary John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) such as Mountain Stream of 1912, whilst the darker hues chosen here by Potthast are also reminiscent of his days at the Munich Akademie. With the end of the Civil War in 1865 America enjoyed an extended period of economic prosperity. New found wealth gave rise to an affluent and leisured middle class with time on their hands to enjoy themselves. With increased possibilities of travelling to Europe too, American collectors were instinctively drawn to Impressionist painting, appreciating the artists' swift energetic brushstrokes and light-filled canvases. Beyond France the style was adopted by a host of other painters, most of whom had been schooled in different ateliers in Paris and artists' colonies around the country, amongst them the influential American painter Childe Hassam (1859-1935) and the Spanish impressionist Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923). Like these and so many of his contemporaries, Potthast sought to capture in his work the joyful scenes of leisure time of America's newfound wealth creators. see note to lot 44

    Olympia Auctions
  • EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (AMERICAN 1857-1927)
    Jun. 11, 2025

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (AMERICAN 1857-1927)

    Est: £15,000 - £25,000

    EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (AMERICAN 1857-1927) YOUNG GIRLS ON THE BEACH signed E Potthast lower right oil on canvas 29.5 x 39.5cm; 11 3/4 x 15 1/2in 47.5 x 57.5cm; 18 3/4 x 22 3/4in (framed) Provenance Maxwell Galleries, San Francisco The present work is typical of Potthast's quintessentially Impressionist beach scenes for which he became so admired. Bright colours and dazzling sunlight ripple across the shore as two girls play in the water, whilst another rests upon a rock. Potthast became a master of capturing leisurely moments with painterly fluency, infusing his canvases with light and colour. A student at Cincinatti's McMicken School of Design from the precocious age of eleven, he was taught by the portrait painter Thomas Satterwhite Noble (1835-1907). In 1881 he travelled to Europe, enrolling at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Munich where he was taught by Carl von Marr (1858-1936), a master in the skillful handling of realistic depictions of light and shade. On his second visit to Europe in 1886 he travelled to the artists' colony at Grez-sur-Loing. There he befriended the American Impressionist Robert Vonnoh (1858-1933) and the Irish Post-Impressionist Roderic O'Conor (1860-1940). The fluid and gestural brush strokes of both painters made an immediate impact on Potthast's own developing impressionistic style, as he started to record sun-dappled landscapes and summer scenes with broken brushwork in brilliant colours. Returning to America, in 1895 he moved to New York where he set up a school of painting. As well as describing the bustling city street scenes that he encountered on a daily basis, from his New York studio he could also easily access coastal resorts such as Coney Island in Brooklyn and Far Rockaway in Queens. In the holidays he journied further afield, his preferred destination being the the New England coastline. There he explored the beaches of Monhegan and Ogunquit Islands in Maine and Gloucester Harbour and Cape Ann in Massachusetts, locations that appear frequently in his canvases. He regularly exhibited his paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago and the National Academy of Design of which he became an associate.

    Olympia Auctions
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) The Chaperone
    Jun. 08, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) The Chaperone

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) The Chaperone oil on board signed Edw H Potthast, titled, and inscribed (on label affixed to reverse) 12 x 16 in. Property from an Important East Coast Estate

    Freeman’s
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) The Cove
    Jun. 08, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) The Cove

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) The Cove oil on board signed E. Potthast (lower left) 8 x 10 in. Property from an Important East Coast Estate

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Along the Shore, Rockport
    Jun. 08, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Along the Shore, Rockport

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Along the Shore, Rockport oil on canvas signed E. Potthast (lower right) 8 x 10 1/4 in. Property from an Important East Coast Estate

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • Landscape Sketch by Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927)
    May. 16, 2025

    Landscape Sketch by Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Landscape Postcard Drawing/Watercolor on Paper Signed l.r. Verso with Musical Notation Miss Louis Schierloh 18 Benson St Reading Ohio 3.5 x 5.5 inches  Unframed Overall good condition. Letter accompanied by photograph of Miss Louis Schierloh, a photograph of Burnet Woods in Clifton (Cincinnati, Ohio) and a photograph of Dorothy Metzger. Postcard and Photographs have been passed down through Dorothy Metzger family to the present owner. The family story about this postcard is that Dorothy was good friends with Louis Schierloh at the time that this letter was given and photograph taken by Edward Henry Potthast. A family story is that Edward Henry Potthast had fallen for Miss Louis Schierloh and the postcard was a personal gift to her along with the musical notation on the verso of this card. Miss Louis Schierloh rests in the Saint Peter & Paul Cemetery in Reading Ohio.

    Lewis & Grant Auctions
  • Edward Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Grand Canyon
    May. 15, 2025

    Edward Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Grand Canyon

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Edward Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Grand Canyon oil on canvas signed E. Potthast (lower right) 12 x 15 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Monroe Wingate This lot is located in Denver.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • Retrieving
    May. 14, 2025

    Retrieving

    Est: $250,000 - $350,000

    Property from a Private Collection, Washington, D.C. Edward Henry Potthast 1857 - 1927 Retrieving signed E Potthast (lower right) oil on canvas 24 by 30 in. 61 by 76.2 cm. Executed circa 1910-12.

    Sotheby's
  • Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927) Coastal Landscape 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.)
    Apr. 30, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927) Coastal Landscape 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.)

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927) Coastal Landscape signed 'E Potthast' (lower right) oil on panel 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.)

    Bonhams
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927), Harbor Scene with Boats & Figures
    Mar. 22, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927), Harbor Scene with Boats & Figures

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) Harbor Scene with Boats & Figures watercolor signed "E. Potthast" (lower left) 17 1/4 x 23 1/4 inches (sight) 26 x 31 1/2 inches (frame)

    Fontaine's Auction Gallery
  • AFTER EDWARD POTTHAST AMERICAN PAINTING IN THE SURF
    Mar. 01, 2025

    AFTER EDWARD POTTHAST AMERICAN PAINTING IN THE SURF

    Est: $100 - $150

    After Edward Henry Potthast, American, 1857 to 1927, an oil painting on paper depicting a girl portrait. Titled In the Surf. Signed lower left. Matted and framed. Edward Henry Potthast 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 Paintings And Art Collectibles.

    Antique Arena Inc
  • AMERICAN OIL PAINTING SIGNED EDWARD F POTTHAST
    Feb. 15, 2025

    AMERICAN OIL PAINTING SIGNED EDWARD F POTTHAST

    Est: $100 - $150

    An oil painting on board depicting a rocky valley landscape in the manner of Impressionism. Signed, E. Potthast, lower right. 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, Landscape Oil Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.

    Antique Arena Inc
  • Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927), "At the Well"
    Feb. 01, 2025

    Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927), "At the Well"

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Property from The Collection of Elizabeth Fox Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927) "At the Well" oil on canvas signed "E Potthast" (lower right) 19 3/4 x 15 3/4 inches (sight) 29 x 25 inches (frame)

    Fontaine's Auction Gallery
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