An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter by Sculptor and Artist Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey to John Foster. Undated. A letter discussing Foster’s face and coming around to have a drawing of it undertaken. Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey RA 1781 – 1841 was an English sculptor. He became the leading portrait sculptor in Regency era Britain, producing busts and statues of many notable figures of the time. Chantrey's most notable works include the statues of King George IV (Trafalgar Square); King George III (Guildhall), and George Washington (Massachusetts State House). He also executed four monuments to military heroes for St Paul's Cathedral, London. Size is 200 x 125mm. Condition is good. Light folding crease. Paper residue to rear. Light foxing.