Lot 168: A CARVED MARBLE BUST OF LORD CASTLEREAGH, SECOND MARQUESS OF LONDONDERRY

A CARVED MARBLE BUST OF LORD CASTLEREAGH, SECOND MARQUESS OF LONDONDERRY BY SIR FRANCIS CHANTREY (1781-1841), 1828 On a circular marble socle; carved 'CASTLEREAGH' to front of socle; signed and dated 'CHANTREY, SC. 1828. LORD CASTLEREAGH 1821.' to reverse of bust 23¾ in. (60.1 cm.) high; 29½ in. (75 cm.) high, overall

Walpole Society, Vol. 56, 1991/2, Edition of Ledger of Sir Francis Chantrey, nos. 125b and 208b, pp. 145 and 233.

Probably Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850). Charles, 7th Marquess of Londonderry (1878-1949). Londonderry House sale; Sotheby's London, 16 Nov 1962, lot 29 (£15 to Lidley). Ian Grant Collection. Bequeathed by the above to the present owner.