John Baxendale ( 1919 - 1982 ) was a British painter. John Baxendale s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices varying from 50.5 USD for Robin upon a branch and a Blue Tit upon a thistle, in 2004 to 61.78 USD for Grey wagtail in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.