The Master with the Parrot Active probably in Antwerp, 2nd Quarter of the 16th Century

With H. Terry-Engell Gallery, London, by 1959;
From whom acquired by the grandfather of the present owner in 1959.

London, H. Terry-Engell Gallery, Old and Modern Masters, 1959, no. 16, reproduced.

"The following condition report has been provided by Henry Gentle, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. The oak panel is stable with one or two worm holes. Under U-V light retouchings to the flesh tones and the background can be seen; they are excessive and cover abraded paint rather than any significant paint loss. Pentimenti to the Madonna's left shoulder and her hat have been reduced. Small dark vertical hairline cracks along the wood grain have been reduced. The varnish is discoloured."
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."

When the painting was last sold in 1959 it was accompanied by a certificate from Dr. Max J. Friedländer, endorsing the attribution to The Master with the Parrot.