Takahashi Hiroaki ( 1871 - 1944 ) was a Japanese painter. Takahashi Hiroaki s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 225 USD for Fuji from Mizukubo in 2004 to 62500 USD for Abalone diver in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.