In the style of Zou Yigui (1686-1772), Bird on a Willow Tree and Peonies, China, Qing dynasty, dating 1747. Hanging scroll, ink and colors on silk. Poetic inscription by the artist and signature: "In spring of the dingmao year (1747), Xiaoshan Zou Yigui". Two seals of the artist: "Xiaoshan", "Seal of Zou Yigui" (Zou Yigui yin) - Property from an old Stuttgart private collection - Zou Yigui was a high ranking minister at the court of the Qing dynasty and a famous painter of flowers and birds.