Jin Nong ( 1687 - 1763 ) was a Chinese painter and calligrapher. Jin Nong s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 59478.42 USD for Calligraphy in Clerical Script in 2006 to a remarkable record 4240000 USD for Arhat in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.