Shoji Ueda ( 1913 - ) is a Japanese painter. Shoji Ueda s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 373.8 USD for Sand Dunes / Seasons of the children in 2006 to a remarkable record 10000 USD for SELF-PORTRAIT WITH CAT ('ME AND CAT') in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.