Jutaro Kuroda ( 1887 - 1970 ) was a Japanese water-colourist and oil painter, known for yōga (Western-style) painting. Jutaro Kuroda s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 708.06 USD for Roses in 2010 to a remarkable record 2178.65 USD for Roses in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.