1724 Antique Print; Marcus Modus Asiaticus after Stukeley

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Marcus Modus Medicus." A view of a bust of the Roman physician Marcus Modus Asiaticus. DATE PRINTED: 1724 or shortly afterwards. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 28 x 16.5 cm (11 x 6.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by G Vander Gucht and drawn by William Stukeley . William Stukeley FRS, FRCP, FSA (7 November 1687 – 3 March 1765) was an Anglican clergyman and English antiquarian who pioneered the archaeological investigation of the prehistoric monuments including Stonehenge and Avebury. He was friends with Isaac Newton and was among Newton's first biographers. Gerard Vandergucht (or van der Gucht) (1696/97 – 18 March 1776) was an English engraver and art dealer. PROVENANCE: This print was published by William Stukeley, in ‘Itinerarium curiosum. Or, an account of the antiquitys and remarkable curiositys in nature or art, observ'd in travels thro' Great Brittan.’ in London in 1724, re-issued in 1776. TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on early laid paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Theis bust was found in Smyrna (present-day Izmir, Turkey) around 1700 and was transported to France by Pontchartrain, who was then Minister of the Navy and later Chancellor. He also ordered a bronze copy of the bust to Girardon, and this copy was seen and described by Montfaucon in his “Antiquities” (vol. III), who was apparently unaware of the existence of the original. The second bronze copy belongs to the Earl of Pembroke and located in the Wilton House. After the death of the Chancellor in 1747, the marble was acquired by the Duke of Valentinois, and after his death in 1751, it was transferred to the Royal Museum collection by will. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 24.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2023-12-11T12:57:47.000Z

Shipping Cost: 19.44 GBP