John Bates Bedford ( 1823 - ) is a British painter. John Bates Bedford s works have been auctioned off multiple times, with realized prices varying according to the size and medium of the artwork, for instance of 1707.15 USD for ELIJAH AND THE WIDOW OF ZAREPHATH - "AND ELIJAH TOOK THE CHILD, AND BROUGHT HIM DOWN OUT OF THE CHAMBER INTO THE HOUSE, AND DELI in 2006