Pan Tianshou ( 1898 - 1971 ) was a Chinese painter and art educator. Pan Tianshou s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2154.27 USD for Cormorant in 2003 to a remarkable record 5033824.11 USD for SAILLING BOATS in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.