Chiura Obata ( 1885 - 1975 ) was an American painter. Chiura Obata s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1300 USD for Fancy Goldfish in 2004 to 14640 USD for Death's Grave Pass and Tenaya Peak, High Sierra, USA in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.