Zhou Chen ( 1472 - 1535 ) was a Chinese painter active during the middle of the Ming Dynasty. Zhou Chen s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 54598.75 USD for VISITING FRIENDS in 2011 to a remarkable record 1911000 USD for WALKING ALONG THE WILLOW BANK in 2018 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.