Sotaro Yasui ( 1888 - 1955 ) was a Japanese painter, known for yōga (Western-style) painting.. Sotaro Yasui s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 326.8 USD for Sculpture Dessin in 2010 to a remarkable record 1851.85 USD for Landscape in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.