Zhao Shaoang ( 1905 - 1998 ) was a Chinese painter of the Lingnan School of painting. Zhao Shaoang s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 9309.54 USD for FLOWERS AND BIRDS in 2004 to a remarkable record 3273975.88 USD for Bird on Kapok Tree in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.