QI BAISHI ( 1863 - 1957 ) was a Chinese Artist. He was a painter that modernized the gongbi style of classical Chinese painting QI BAISHI s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2294.59 USD for FRUIT AND FLOWER in 2003 to a remarkable record 10572885.42 USD for Blessings of Longevity in 2011 , based on the size a