Lot #197: Signed Robert Bateman Limited edition print of Wild Cat

Matted and framed.

Measures: 31.5 inches high x 41.5 inches wide.

Celebrated artist Robert Bateman is renowned internationally for bringing the natural world to life on the canvas. A naturalist and painter from his youth, Robert has for decades used his recognition to shed light on environmental issues and advocate for animal welfare. Beginning with his first one-man show in 1967, Mr. Bateman has had numerous sell-out exhibitions in Canada, the United States and Great Britain. His work is in many public and private collections, including several museums. He was commissioned by the Governor General of Canada to do a painting as a wedding gift - from the people of Canada - to Prince Charles. Mr. Bateman has also had many one-man museum shows throughout North America, including an exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. that drew record-breaking crowds. Books of his art have made publishing history selling more than a million copies and his honours, awards and honorary doctorates are numerous including being appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada.