YANG SHANSHEN ( 1913 - 2004 ) was a Chinese painter. YANG SHANSHEN s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 29281.68 USD for Landscape in Sunset in 2006 to a remarkable record 3074385.12 USD for Twelve Animal Signs of the Chinese Zodiac in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.