XIE ZHIGUANG ( 1900 - 1976 ) was a Chinese painter. XIE ZHIGUANG s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 200 USD for GOURDS ON A VINE in 2007 to a remarkable record 139033.72 USD for Reading in the Night in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.