#453 • Robert Bateman "Cardinal and Wild Apples" Print

Part of November 2026 Fantastic Finds Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

Starting at $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 15, 2026 6:31 PM AKST

Category: Art

This signed print of "Cardinal and Wild Apples" by Robert Bateman (Canadian, b. 1930) is numbered 12171/12183. A vivid red male cardinal rests among tangled apple branches, its bright plumage balanced by mottled fruit and curling green leaves against a softly muted background. The accompanying artist statement explains that Bateman drew the apples from a favorite wild tree in Ontario. He deliberately allowed the blemished, unsprayed fruit to compete with the bird for attention, linking the image to the environmental theme of Joni Mitchell's song about preserving birds and bees. An artist biography and description sheet are attached to the reverse. The print is matted and framed and measures approximately 27.5" wide x 21.25" tall overall.