Tao Yiqing ( 1914 - 1986 ) was a Chinese painter. Tao Yiqing s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 8311.92 USD for April Rain over the Li River in Guilin in 2012 to a remarkable record 82501.79 USD for WILLOW AT SPRING RIVER in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.