Hakuin Ekaku ( 1685 - 1768 ) was a Japanese painter. Hakuin Ekaku s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 9612.08 USD for The first dream of the New Year in 2006 to 68657.74 USD for Namu Nikko Tosho daishinkun (I call on the Lord of Nikko Toshogu Shrine) in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.