Hu Shanyu ( 1909 - 1993 ) was a Chinese oil painter and art educator. Hu Shanyu s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 29474 USD for Still Life in 2007 to a remarkable record 121347 USD for Hibiscus Flowers and Fruits in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.