Hua Yan ( 1682 - 1756 ) was a Chinese painter. Hua Yan s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 320268.42 USD for Oriole and Red Leaves in 2006 to a remarkable record 1120000 USD for Birds and Bamboo in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.