Lot 117: Hope and Memory. 'Linked by soft strains, etc.'

Everton Sainsbury (1849-1885)
Hope and Memory. 'Linked by soft strains, etc.'
signed and dated 'Everton Sainsbury. 1883.' (lower right) and further signed and inscribed 'Hope & Memory Everton Sainsbury/8 St Marks Buildings George St Grosvenor Sqre' (on a label adhered to the reverse)
oil on canvas
50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm.)

There are areas of old retouching within the fireplace, to the lower section of the girl's skirt and in places on her hand and arm. There is another area of retouching in the lower left centre of the canvas. These are difficult to read accurately as they have been partially obscured by subsequent varnish layers. Generally the picture is in original condition and would respond very well to cleaning. It is in an impressive 19th century frame which is illustrated in the catalogue. The picture is on canvas and is unlined. It appears very dirty.

London, Royal Academy, 1883, no. 557.
Nottingham, City Museum and Art Gallery (according to an old label adhered to the reverse).

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