Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce print "Abbey of Cong, Co. Mayo", Ireland. DATE PRINTED: c.1797 (dated 1794 on the print, the date of engraving)SIZE: The printed area is approximately 17.5 x 14.5 cm (7 x 5.75 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Angelo Maria Bigari (active 1772-1779) and engraved by James Newton. Bigari was a native of Bologna who moved to Dublin in 1772. Published by Hooper. Samuel Hooper was Francis Grose's close friend and publisher. He died in 1791 and this work was published by his widow, Mary. PROVENANCE: This print was published in "The Antiquities of Ireland", by Francis Grose. Francis Grose (1731–1791) was an antiquary and lexicographer, of Swiss extraction. He published Antiquities of England and Wales (1773–87), which was well received, and thereafter, in 1789, set out on an antiquarian tour through Scotland, the fruit of which was Antiquity of Scotland (1789–91). He afterwards undertook a similar expedition to Ireland, but died suddenly at Dublin. His nephew Daniel and a Dr. Edward Ledwich, who had already published a book on Irish antiquities, completed the work shortly afterwards.TYPE: Antique copper block engraving printed on 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. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Cong Abbey also known as the Royal Abbey of Cong, is a historic site located at Cong, on the borders of counties Galway and Mayo, in Ireland's province of Connacht. The ruins of the former Augustinian abbey mostly date to the 13th century and have been described as featuring some of finest examples of medieval ecclesiastical architecture in Ireland. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 14.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-10-27T17:53:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.76 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Artist: Angelo Maria Bigari
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Engraving
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Original/ Repro: Original
Type: Antique
Year of Production: 1794
Subject: Landscape/ Cityscape
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
