Ren Yi ( 1840 - 1896 ) was a Chinese painter. Ren Yi s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 219612.63 USD for Peach Blossom Garden Figures in 2006 to a remarkable record 1814637.07 USD for Lady Performing a Sword Dance in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.