Lan Ying ( 1585 - 1664 ) was a Chinese painter of landscapes, human figures, flowers and birds who was active during the Ming Dynasty. Lan Ying s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 201311.58 USD for Orchid and Bamboo in 2006 to a remarkable record 2640051.51 USD for Waterfall on a Pine Hill in 2014 , based on the size