A rare 19th Century country house bust by Richard Claude Belt

This is a very special bust of an unknown gentleman, signed verso R C Belt for Richard Claude Belt who sculpted Queen Anne for St Paul’s Cathedral and Lord Byron for Park Lane.

This wonderful piece is beautifully sculpted by this master craftsman and would look superb in any interior.

Dimensions:

42cm height

width c.30cm

depth c.19cm

Richard Claude Belt:

Born in Westminster, London. He was the son of Eliza Belt (born c.1815 in Maidstone, Kent), chandler. Richard worked in the studio of John Henry Foley as an architectural carver between 18 October 1869 and 15 January 1870. He then worked as an assistant to the sculptor and athlete, Charles Bennett Lawes (later Lawes-Wittewronge) (1843-1911) between 1871-5. Lawes and Belt entered into a working partnership which had ended by 1875. During this time Belt established a successful practice as a sculptor of portraits and monumental works, also exhibiting regularly at the Royal Academy. His commissions included a statue to the late Lord Byron, Park Lane and Queen Anne, in St Paul's cathedral.

Condition:

Where there are specific points to note we will detail these as far as possible but please be aware that all our items have wear commensurate with age and are as seen in the photographs. If you require any specific information please do not hesitate to get in contact. Please note that there are areas of minor surface wear and nibbles to the plaster.