The Magazine Antiques - September 2002
September 2002 issue of The Magazine Antiques featuring Venetian glass, European paintings, New Hampshire architecture, Gorham silver, Josephine and the arts, and other scholarly articles for collectors, researchers, and decorative arts enthusiasts.
Overview
The September 2002 issue of The Magazine Antiques reflects the publication's long-standing role as one of the leading periodicals devoted to the study of fine and decorative arts. This issue presents a broad survey of collecting and scholarship, including Venetian glass, European painting, Gorham silver, New Hampshire architecture, and the artistic patronage of Josephine. Published during a period when traditional connoisseurship and museum-based research remained central to the antiques trade, the issue serves as both a reference source and a snapshot of collecting interests at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
Dating / Background
Founded in 1922, The Magazine Antiques has long served collectors, dealers, museum professionals, and historians. The September 2002 issue features articles exploring European decorative arts, architectural history, nineteenth-century material culture, and significant museum acquisitions. Particularly noteworthy are studies of Venetian glass at Stanford University, Gorham's celebrated Narragansett silver flatware, and the relationship between Josephine and artistic patronage. These articles place individual objects within broader historical and cultural contexts, making the magazine useful long after its publication date.
Why Collect
Back issues of The Magazine Antiques remain valuable research tools because they preserve scholarship, photography, market perspectives, and object documentation that may not be readily available online. For collectors of decorative arts, silver, architecture, glass, and European painting, this issue offers substantive articles supported by period photography and academic research. It is equally suitable for collectors assembling runs of the publication and for researchers seeking specialized reference material.
Dimensions (inches)
- Height: 10 7/8
- Width: 9 1/8
- Depth: 3/8
- Weight: 1.4 lbs
Condition
Good to very good condition with occasional bumped corners, light evidence of handling, and clean interiors. Presents well and remains fully usable for research, reference, and collecting purposes.
