Emil Pottner ( 1872 - 1942 ) was an Austrian painter. Emil Pottner s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 8.33 USD for Schilfstück mit Enten in 2004 to 3766.48 USD for Selbstbildnis in 2019 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.