Teisai Hokuba ( 1771 - 1844 ) was a Japanese painter. Teisai Hokuba s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 183.24 USD for Surimono in 2004 to 29800 USD for Beauties on the bank of the Sumida River in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.