I have several outstanding Robert Bateman limited editions for sale. These prints were purchased new, never framed but stored flat since purchase. The owner has passed on, and the widow wishes to sell them, and I am assisting her to do so. Each print will be listed in order, I will be offering some specials on these (i.e. volume purchase discounts, etc) They will also be listed in my eBay store, where you can also see my 100% positive, over 530 transaction feedback rating. The prints can be shipped from either Minnesota, USA or Ontario, Canada. As this is a private sale, no taxes will be applicable.
The prints are as follows:
Black Eagle
"This scene is based on a memorable experience early one morning in Africa. We visited a granite outcrop, which was the home of a pair of black eagles. As the sun warmed their perches on the higher rocks, upward air currents were generated. Soon
the eagles took off, riding the thermals, and gave us a wonderful display of flying skills as they hunted for prey." Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
20.75" x 13.5"
$125
Prairie Evening - Short Eared Owl
Published in 1980
"An owl that sits on the ground, an owl that flies in the daytime does not seem like a proper owl, but that is the short-eared owl. He sometimes does hide in dense forest and often flies at night, but he is not type-cast as a classic owl. His ears are not short, but are very large and hidden behind his facial discs as in other owls. The little rufts on his corwn are his so-called 'short' ears and are not usually even visible. I have seen hort-eared owls on the Arctic tundra and near the southern tip of South America. they are very widespread in open country the world over.
"This bit of sagebrush priairie is very typical habitiat with plentiful ground cover, which he prefers. This late afternon to twilight setting is the time of day best suited to his hunting." - R. Bateman
950 s/n Paper
26.75" x 18.0"
$125
Peregrine & Ruddy Turnstones
Artist Statement:
This is, of course, a picture of a wave. The birds - a peregrine falcon who has disturbed a flock of ruddy turnstones - add interest and perhaps excitement, but the essential idea is the drama of a powerful wave. - Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
16.25" x 31.25"
$395
16.25" x 31.25"
$395
Peregrine Falcon & White Throated Swifts
Artist Statement:
“In this painting, I wanted to convey a plummeting, unstable feeling. I deliberately made one of the
peregrine's wings almost touch the
frame so that the line of the frame adds force to the hawk's dive. The misty trees and little cloud at the bottom also hold things in witho
ut destroying the dynamic momentum of the painting.
“Snow can be used in paintings to reveal shape and structure, whether on the back of an elk or in the declivities and clearings of a mountainside. In Peregrine Falcon & White-throated Swifts, the picture is structured to have thrust and force and motion and the snow fields are created to add that thrust.” - Robert Bateman
“Snow can be used in paintings to reveal shape and structure, whether on the back of an elk or in the declivities and clearings of a mountainside. In Peregrine Falcon & White-throated Swifts, the picture is structured to have thrust and force and motion and the snow fields are created to add that thrust.” - Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
26.375" x 20"
$794
Strutting Ring Necked Pheasant
Artist Statement:
Artistically, the cock pheasant provides
a lavish array of colors. There are transitions of feather sizes, shapes and hues. Its Asiatic ancestry is recalled with opulence equal to that of an oriental carpet. I also enjoyed painting the cornstalks. They have powerful, almost sculptured, forms, which make a strong but quiet backdrop for this strutting bird. Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
16.25" x 23.25"
$299
$299
Still Morning Herring Gulls
Artist Statement:
Among the birds I never tire of seeing are the herring gulls which roost on an island near our summer place. Here two of them are relaxing in the early morning before they set off for a day of feeding. ~~~ Robert Bateman.
950 s/n Paper
18.25" x 27
$290
Sudden Blizzard Red Tailed Hawk
Artist Statement:
In this scene, I wanted to portray a storm rather than a bird or a tree. I wanted you to feel the pressure of the snow-laden atmosphere. Air is not nothing; it is a reality which can be physically very imposing. This red-tail made a mistake taking flight in such a storm. Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
20" x 33.5"
$369
Lions In The Grass
Artist Statement:
This lion and his lioness are just becoming alert in the afterglow, at the end of a day of relaxing. In the next few moments, they will rise and stretch and begin the evening hunt for food. - Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
20" x 33"
$659
EARLY SPRING BLUEBIRD
Artist Statement:
"Here I have tried to capture one of those soft, damp days of early spring, when the snow patches are retreating and the puddles are advancing." Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
14.375" x 25"
$1,150
THE CHALLENGE - BULL MOOSE
"A moose is an intimidating animal. A big bull is huge - weighing up to half a ton and standing up to seven-and-a-half feet tall at the shoulder - but is amazingly swift and graceful when moving through thick forest and underbrush." Robert Bateman
10,671 s/n paper
23" x 34"
$329
DRIFTWOOD PERCH STRIPED SWALLOWS
Artist Statement:
“The striped swallow is a bird which is found in Africa, but they are like swallows the world over. They are trim and streamlined, and they seem to be in motion even when at rest. Even though they seem delicate, they appear hard, almost as if they were sculpted out of metal. I especially like the tight little head.
“No matter where they live in the world, swallows, of course, feed on the wing. These striped swallows swooping over an African river reminded me of the cliff swallow I have seen darting after insects over some river in America. Indeed, the typical place to see striped swallows is near a river in dry savanna country. The clue to this location is in the painting. The wood on which the swallows are perched is water worn. This kind of country is normally dry but subject to sudden heavy rainstorms. The stream beds can fill with raging torrents which erode the banks and sweep away the uprooted trees.
“This perch appealed to me because of its texture, its sculptural shapes and the way it echoes the form of the birds.” Robert Bateman.
950 s/n Paper
13.5" x 20"
$249
PILEATED WOODPECKER ON BEECH TREE
Artist Statement:
“A woodpecker almost as big as a crow and built like a heron, that is the pileated.It is much more common in the settled areas of both East and West than most people think. It is found in extensive wooded areas, but don't expect to see it up close. You may hear its call like a louder, slower flicker's - cuh, cuh, cuh. Many people have seen it flying at a distance and assume it was a crow, but the long neck and bill and bounding flight are easy to recognize.
We feel honoured where we live to have pileated woodpeckers visit our part of the woods. Often, we will hear loud whacking, and there he is throwing big chips in all directions. He is not as shy as his reputation indicates and will work away quite close to the house.
In this painting I have put him in a setting that is almost a sculptured landscape in itself . . . the trunk of the beech tree. I find the variety of surface textures like an exciting piece of abstract art.” ..... Robert Bateman
In this painting I have put him in a setting that is almost a sculptured landscape in itself . . . the trunk of the beech tree. I find the variety of surface textures like an exciting piece of abstract art.” ..... Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
13.75" x 20"
$739
MEADOW EDGE MALLARDS
Artist Statement:
"In this picture, I have shown the mallard drake as a birder often sees him, in a rather quiet, almost domestic scene. I have used back lighting and a color combination of flowers, grass and water to harmonize with the colors of the bird. While the hen is busy with the young, this mallard is taking a rest in the midst of a preening session." ... Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
15.75" x 22.75"
$647
GIANT PANDA
Artist Statement:
“The giant panda is a close relative of the bears but is not exactly the same. While it appears to be very much like all other bears, the vocalizations as well as the anatomy of the reproductive tract and data from blood protein indicate that the giant panda is distinct from all other bears.
As most people know, the giant panda is a very rare animal which lives in the mountains of China and feeds mainly on bamboo. The habitat is threatened, and the breeding potential is low. The panda is one of the most conspicuous endangered species in the world. Without considerable effort on the part of people who care, the panda would undoubtedly soon become extinct in the wild. This is why it is an appropriate symbol for World Wildlife Fund. I did this painting as part of a fund-raising effort in conjunction with Metro Toronto Zoo, World Wildlife Fund and the People's Republic of China. The timing was appropriate because of the loan of two pandas to the zoo by China.
The concept for this painting presented me with a major problem. I usually like my wildlife subjects to be somewhat subtle and incorporated into the environment. The panda is perhaps the least subtle of all animals with its striking black and white pattern and almost trite 'stuffed toy' image. One theory for the reason for this colour is that they are anti-social and try to avoid each other. This pattern makes them visible to each other before they get too close. I decided to make the strong black and white of the panda subservient to an even more striking black and white waterfall and to lay the panda back behind some mist. The source material for my pandas came from the live animals at the Metro Toronto Zoo and Washington, DC Zoo. The pose of my subject is absolutely typical. The spine of a panda curves so they sit on their lower back with their legs spread apart forming a very stable triangle. They are evidently almost totally single-minded in their interest in food, which is usually bamboo. I have tried to avoid the obvious cuteness by picturing him as a slightly scruffy old sage of the mountains, reminiscent of early Chinese paintings on silk.” .... Robert Bateman
The concept for this painting presented me with a major problem. I usually like my wildlife subjects to be somewhat subtle and incorporated into the environment. The panda is perhaps the least subtle of all animals with its striking black and white pattern and almost trite 'stuffed toy' image. One theory for the reason for this colour is that they are anti-social and try to avoid each other. This pattern makes them visible to each other before they get too close. I decided to make the strong black and white of the panda subservient to an even more striking black and white waterfall and to lay the panda back behind some mist. The source material for my pandas came from the live animals at the Metro Toronto Zoo and Washington, DC Zoo. The pose of my subject is absolutely typical. The spine of a panda curves so they sit on their lower back with their legs spread apart forming a very stable triangle. They are evidently almost totally single-minded in their interest in food, which is usually bamboo. I have tried to avoid the obvious cuteness by picturing him as a slightly scruffy old sage of the mountains, reminiscent of early Chinese paintings on silk.” .... Robert Bateman
5,000 S/N Paper
24.5" x 31.5"
$1299
Queen Anne Lace & The American Goldfinch
Artist Statement:
“It flits and twitters just like a canary, and in fact, that is what the goldfinch is - America's wild canary. In my opinion, with his dapper yellow and black with white trim, he is more handsome by far than any tame canary that I have ever seen.
The goldfinch is found all over North America in open country, particularly where there are weedy meadows and small trees. The nest is a perfect little cup set in a small tree or shrub from just above the ground to eye level. When it is available, the "cup" is lined with horse hair that is carefully woven to form a smooth cradle for the babies.
In a sense, the main subject of the painting is the meadow. It is an undistinguished little piece of the world which we all too readily take for granted. In fact, meadows with their multitude of plants are often considered "wasteland" and are cut, or even worse, sprayed with poisons. I feel that when you stop to look at it, a chunk of meadow can give as much pleasure to the eye as acres of tulips.
In this particular scene, Queen Anne's lace is the dominant flower. It is jaunty, yet delicate and reminiscent of the finery worn in royal circles a few centuries ago. The goldenrod has a ring of nobility in its name and brings a yellow accent to accompany the bird. My aim is to give a feeling of life, movement and air to this bit of nature. In a sense, I am glorifying a neglected corner of our planet.” ..... Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
$15.125" x 15"
$1290
POLAR BEAR PROFILE
Artist Statement:
“The polar bear is one of the largest and most powerful carnivores in the world. Some say he is more impressive than the grizzly bear and can be just as devastating. However, his white coat seems to make him less threatening. It can be easily seen why his white coat would be good camouflage in winter, even though it is as dark as night most of the time. However, in summer, one might think that white fur would show up against the rocky tundra landscape. This is true, but the polar bear does not do much hunting inland, and even in summer the coast and bays of the Arctic are full of pack ice. This is his habitat, and seals are his usual quarry. The white coat is perfect concealment for stalking a basking seal.
“My main interest in doing this painting was in exploring the fur of the polar bear, which is not really white, but a glowing cream colour. One of the most exciting aspects of nature to me is the fact that the surface texture of rocks, plants or animals has infinite, yet logical, variety. “Even the surface of one animal has very different sections with different shapes, forms and textures, all caused by the physics, chemistry and biology of that particular area. Moving across the bear from muzzle to head to flank is an adventure for the eyes. It is like flying over a complex landscape. The pale, uniform colour of the polar bear allows me to concentrate on the form in this landscape without the confusing variable of pattern and colour. I want one to be able to feel the fur in one's imagination. I certainly would not want to try it in real life.” ... Robert Bateman
“My main interest in doing this painting was in exploring the fur of the polar bear, which is not really white, but a glowing cream colour. One of the most exciting aspects of nature to me is the fact that the surface texture of rocks, plants or animals has infinite, yet logical, variety. “Even the surface of one animal has very different sections with different shapes, forms and textures, all caused by the physics, chemistry and biology of that particular area. Moving across the bear from muzzle to head to flank is an adventure for the eyes. It is like flying over a complex landscape. The pale, uniform colour of the polar bear allows me to concentrate on the form in this landscape without the confusing variable of pattern and colour. I want one to be able to feel the fur in one's imagination. I certainly would not want to try it in real life.” ... Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
20" x 30.5"
$2299
COURTING PAIR WHISTLING SWANS
COURTING PAIR WHISTLING SWANS
Artist Statement:
"The big, white birds are strong and fierce. They have flown thousands of miles from wintering grounds to the arctic to begin their nesting and are now performing their courtship ritual." Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
17.875" x 24"
$279
FOX AT THE GRANARY
Artist Statement:
“The red fox is found all around the temperate zone. He has a sort of love/hate relationship with mankind. He has exploited man wherever possible, but his beautiful fur and crafty ways have earned him a begrudging admiration.
“In England, the most blue-blooded outdoor activity is the fox hunt, which is more of a gallop across the countryside than a hunt. The only element of sport is the fact that the cleverness of the fox in evading the hounds makes it somewhat of a challenge.
“This fox is sniffing at the open door of a very old barn in the early morning. Because of his persecution, he will be hidden most of the day. If he finds anything worth eating here, it would be a rat or mouse, and it would be of help to the farmer. Actually, the unusual supports for the barn are carved stone pillars which are used to keep out the rodents.” ~~ Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
16" x 23.25"
$279
WINTER WREN
Artist Statement:
The winter wren is like a little elf in elfin country and is found in nooks and crannies in cliffs and rock walls or under roots. He will poke and peer under things and will disappear and reappear almost like magic. ~~~ Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
12.5" x 16"
$224
LEOPARD AT SERONERA
Artist Statement:
"The leopard is a predator that hunts by hiding and pouncing. He is the best climber of the big cats, and he spends much of his time up in trees. This provides an airy vantage point where he can watch for his prey. It is amazing how difficult it is to see an animal of this size up in a tree; its dangling tail is usually the giveaway." ~~~ Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
12.875" x 19.5"
$289
A RESTING PLACE CAPE BUFFALO
Artist Statement:
The cape buffalo is a powerful and dangerous African mammal. Often mistaken for the slovenly domestic water buffalo, the cape buffalo is more like a tough, Spanish fighting bull. Here I have shown a mature bull in repose. Something has startled him and his ever-present cattle egret companions - perhaps an approaching elephant or lion. ~~~ Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
19.5" X 33.5"
$189
SPLIT RAILS - SNOW BUNTING
Artist Statement:
One of the most exciting winter sights for me is a flock of snow buntings. They seem to flash and twinkle. At times, they are whiter than the snow as they wheel and dash, almost as one bird. ~~~ Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
11" x 25.25"
$194
CANADA GEESE WITH YOUNG
Artist Statement:
"Geese and swans are famous in the animal kingdom for their faithfulness as partners; they usually mate for life. With Canada geese, both parents are involved in rearing the young. The parents stay together season after season. It has been said that if one of the pair dies, the other will not mate again." ~~~ Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
11" x 18"
$324
MALLARD FAMILY MISTY MARSH
Artist Statement:
The mallard is perhaps the best known duck in the world. It would seem that its population should prosper throughout its range, however, due to various factors, some of these populations are seriously declining. Over-hunting and habitat reduction may be involved. ~~~ Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
6.25" x 10"
$165
BLACKSMITH PLOVER
Artist Statement:
"Driving through dry, big game country, watching for rhino, I saw instead this little plover huddled in the spindly shadows of a tiny tree. It was high noon and intensely hot. The network of cracks in the parched soil was interplaying with the latticework of shadows." ~~~ Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
11.5" x 25.25"
$134
THE WILDEBEEST
Artist Statement:
The wildebeest, or brindled gnu, is an odd creature. It is said to have been made up of all the bits and pieces which the Creator had left over after He created all of the other animals. It has the face of a mule, the horns of a cow, the beard of a goat and the body of a horse. ~~~ Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
20.25" x 24.75"
$109
ENTERING THE WATER -
Artist Statement:
"This is a simple painting... a sort of study. It began as a pencil drawing, which I decided to cover with an acrylic wash. I allowed the pencil to show though to carry the contours shown by the pencil shadings. I like the effect of the pencil texture." ~~~ Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
14" x 19"
$143
ROBINS AT THE NEST
Artist Statement:
The American robin is one of the most widespread birds in North America. I have seen them in the South and at the arctic tree line, but most people think of them as “right around home” birds. In fact, they have adapted so well to human settlement that they are probably more abundant around towns, villages and farms than they are in the wilderness. ~~~ - Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
11.25" x 14"
$232
$232
WINTER IN THE MOUNTAINS - RAVEN
Artist Statement:
The raven is not very endearing in the mind of the public. However, I really appreciate the raven. This is partly because of its association with the wilderness. Ravens are almost never found in the area where I grew up. On those special occasions when I would be able to go into the wild, the call of the raven would often signal my arrival. ~~~ Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
18" x 20.75"
$355
EUROPEAN ROBIN & HYDRANEAS
Artist Statement:
"The European robin is a diminutive bird with a build more like our chickadee. It has a very sweet, high-pitched song which is exceedingly loud for its small size. Since gardens are a favorite habitat, I decided to place this little fellow on a hydrangea blossom, giving him a sense of delicacy perched on the flowers." ~~~ Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
6.25" x 9.875"
$389
SPRING MARSH - PINTAIL PAIR
SPRING MARSH - PINTAIL PAIR
Artist Statement:
“If elegance is a word which can be applied to a duck, then the pintail would top the list. The long neck, well-proportioned head, slender tail with quiet but crisp colours all blend in a dynamic yet refined whole. Even the female, although coloured like the mallard hen, has a graceful, pintail proportion.
“I associate pintails with very pleasant times in my life. Each spring I try to visit one of the migration staging areas for waterfowl. In addition to the excitement of the ducks, geese and swans, there are the first smells of spring and the songs of the perching birds and frogs. In summer, I associate pintails with the rich sights, sounds and scents of the marsh. And in the fall, I picture blue skies, bright clouds and strong winds with pintail flights moving south.
“This painting depicts a pair in early spring. The new, green shoots of the marsh have yet to show themselves. I was interested in the vertical patterns made by last year's cattails and their reflections and the way that they relate to the elegant form of the ducks.” ~~~ Robert Bateman
“I associate pintails with very pleasant times in my life. Each spring I try to visit one of the migration staging areas for waterfowl. In addition to the excitement of the ducks, geese and swans, there are the first smells of spring and the songs of the perching birds and frogs. In summer, I associate pintails with the rich sights, sounds and scents of the marsh. And in the fall, I picture blue skies, bright clouds and strong winds with pintail flights moving south.
“This painting depicts a pair in early spring. The new, green shoots of the marsh have yet to show themselves. I was interested in the vertical patterns made by last year's cattails and their reflections and the way that they relate to the elegant form of the ducks.” ~~~ Robert Bateman
950 s/n Paper
18.125" x 24.875"
$247
