Chen Banding ( 1876 - 1970 ) was a Chinese Modern and Contemporary painter. Chen Banding s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 475 USD for Chrysanthemums and Calligraphy on Fans in 2007 to a remarkable record 4949182.5 USD for Peonies and Rock in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.