The Magazine Antiques - September 1998
September 1998 issue of The Magazine Antiques featuring articles on ancient Egyptian faience, nineteenth-century landscape painting, German porcelain modeler Johann Peter Melchior, European fountains, and a notable New York City collection.
Overview
The September 1998 issue of The Magazine Antiques presents a broad survey of the decorative and fine arts, reflecting the publication's long-standing role as one of the leading periodicals for collectors, curators, dealers, and scholars. Featured articles explore ancient Egyptian faience, nineteenth-century Australian and American landscape painting, German porcelain, monumental European fountains, and the design and collecting traditions of a distinguished New York apartment. The cover illustrates a detail of Johann Peter Melchior's Chinese Emperor Enthroned model, underscoring the issue's emphasis on museum-quality decorative arts and European porcelain.
Dating / Background
Founded in 1922, The Magazine Antiques became one of the most respected voices in the antiques and collecting world. By 1998, the publication was serving an international audience of collectors, museum professionals, auction specialists, and academics. This issue contains substantial feature articles including Florence Dunn Friedman's study of Ancient Egyptian faience, Amy Ellis's examination of nineteenth-century landscape painting, Charlotte Jacob-Hanson's article on Johann Peter Melchior, and Marilyn Symmes's discussion of drawings connected to the great fountains of Rome and Paris. As with many late-twentieth-century issues, the publication offers a snapshot of collecting interests and scholarship at the close of the century.
Why Collect
Individual issues of The Magazine Antiques have become valuable research tools for collectors and historians because they preserve period scholarship, photography, market observations, and references that are often difficult to locate elsewhere. The September 1998 issue is especially attractive for readers interested in ceramics, porcelain, landscape painting, architectural ornament, and museum-quality decorative arts. Unlike modern web content, these issues were produced with extensive editorial oversight and remain useful reference sources decades after publication.
Dimensions (inches)
- Height: 11 7/8
- Width: 9 1/8
- Depth: 3/8
- Weight: 1.4 lbs
Condition
Good to very good condition with occasional bumped corners, faint age toning visible at the very top edge of many pages, and light evidence of handling consistent with storage and use. Interiors remain clean and present well. A solid collectible and reference copy suitable for both reading and display.
