Ito Jakuchu ( 1716 - 1800 ) was a Japanese painter. Ito Jakuchu s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 18000 USD for Grapes and squirrel in 2005 to 362500 USD for Hawk on a blossoming plum branch in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.