The artist; Private collection, Fort Worth, Texas.

David Bates (American, b. 1952) Little Blue Heron, 1987 Oil on canvas 24-1/2 x 18-1/2 inches (62.2 x 47.0 cm) Signed lower right: Bates PROVENANCE: The artist; Private collection, Fort Worth, Texas. LITERATURE: Fort Worth Zoo, Zoo Ball 2026: Bad Moon Rising, cover, illustrated. According to the artist, this was one of the first bird paintings he completed. HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Original canvas. Painting presents very well. Under UV examination, very minor areas of fluorescing appear throughout, likely a result of the artist’s pigment and varnishing technique. There does not appear to be inpainting or retouching. Very minor craquelure in the upper left quadrant, only visible under raking light. No major condition issues to note.
Framed Dimensions 26.5 X 20.5 Inches