George Bates ( 1873 - ) is a British painter. George Bates s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 86.27 USD for ON THE DEE, NORTH WALES and AT LLANGOLLEN, two river scapes in 2008 to 1782.98 USD for THE STATION, BANFF, ALBERTA in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.