Li Hongzhang ( 1823 - 1901 ) was a Chinese painter. Li Hongzhang s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 56250 USD for CALLIGRAPHY IN RUNNING SCRIPT in 2013 to a remarkable record 421010.74 USD for EIGHT-CHARACTER COUPLET IN in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.