DING YANYONG ( 1902 - 1978 ) was a Chinese painter. DING YANYONG s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 5601 USD for Magnolia & Bird-of-Paradise in 2011 to a remarkable record 3087942.7 USD for PORTRAIT OF A LADY in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.