William Francis Verbeck ( 1858 - ) is an American painter. William Francis Verbeck s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4312 USD for Group of bears constructing a bear from snow. in 2007 to 5462 USD for Bears and rabbits in the woods cooking; chef discovering them in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.