David Bates Paintings: Auction Prices

American · b. 1952

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for David Bates paintings between 2022 and 2025, of which 3 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $60,855 to $229,100, with a median of $63,500 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $229,100 for “Jetty Fishing” at Bonhams in 2025.

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All paintings results

1. 
   Jetty Fishing, 1982

   Oil · Canvas

   77 7/8 x 89 1/2 in (197.8 x 227.3 cm)

   Bonhams · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 243
   $229,100≈ £175,394≈ €198,975Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Seated Man #3, 1995

   Mixed media · Panel

   72 h x 38 w x 39¾ d in (183 x 97 x 101 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 21, 2025 · Lot 169
   $63,500≈ £47,374≈ €56,090Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Bait Fish

   Oil · Canvas

   72 x 60 in

   Leonard Auction · Oct 13, 2024 · Lot 40
   Result not publishedEst. $40,000–60,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
4. 
   Trucks and Trailers, 1991

   Oil · Canvas

   36 x 48 in.

   Bonhams · Sep 14, 2022 · Lot 7
   $60,855≈ £52,693≈ €60,916Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗

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