Isao Nishimura ( 1923 - 2003 ) was a Japanese painter. Isao Nishimura s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 279.33 USD for Shop of Heidi in 2009 to a remarkable record 469.27 USD for In front of Heidi in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.