XIE ZHILIU ( 1910 - 1997 ) was a Chinese painter, calligrapher, and art connoisseur of modern China. He was a noted member of the Shanghai School of art. XIE ZHILIU s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1910.94 USD for LADY WITH A FAN in 2005 to a remarkable record 2683350.71 USD for Bird and Autumn Leaves in 2011 , ba