Monti exhibited at the Royal Academy, and soon earned recognition as a leading sculptor with his piece for the 6th Duke of Devonshire, the "Veiled Vestal", a figure with illusionistic veil, a specialism of his.
Monti exhibited his sculptures at the Royal Academy and soon became known for his skill in creating illusionistic figures, particularly his "Veiled Vestal," a notable work commissioned by the 6th Duke of Devonshire.