Zhang Shizhao ( 1881 - 1973 ) was a Chinese painter. Zhang Shizhao s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 4652 USD for CALLIGRAPHY IN REGULAR SCRIPT in 2011 to 161827.88 USD for FIVE CHARACTER COUPLET IN CLERICAL SCRIPT in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.