David Bates ( 1840 - 1921 ) was a British painter. David Bates s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 318.24 USD for Riverscene with Figures in the Foreground in 2008 to 1035.44 USD for Landskap med betande får in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.