He Xiangning ( 1878 - 1972 ) was a Chinese painter. He Xiangning s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 219595.94 USD for Plum Blossoms and Peonies in 2012 to 603087.81 USD for Tiger in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.