Bada Shanren ( 1624 - 1705 ) was a Chinese calligrapher, and painter of the ink wash painting style. Bada Shanren s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 286824.02 USD for LANDSCAPES AND CALLIGRAPHY in 2003 to a remarkable record 26982751.83 USD for Landscapes, Flower, Birds And Rocks in 2008 , based on the size