Zhang Yuanji ( 1867 - 1959 ) was a Chinese painter. Zhang Yuanji s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 5210 USD for CALLIGRAPHY IN RUNNING SCRIPT in 2011 to 62500 USD for BUDDHIST FIGURES AFTER LI GONGLIN in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.