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| 1882 MAGAZINE ARTICLE. CESNOLA COLLECTION CONTROVERSY AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART. This is a rare magazine article from the August 1882 issue of The Century Illustrated Magazine … “THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM AND ITS DIRECTOR”. This informative, 10-page article covers in an evenhanded, thorough manner the intense controversy swirling around New York over the archaeological collection brought to New York by General di Cesnola from Cyprus. After the collection had appeared at the Museum to rave reviews, experts had questioned the authenticity of a good portion of the objects in the collection. Cesnola defended the collection’s authenticity, but charges and countercharges were flying back and forth in the city newspapers. This article presented all sides of the controversy employing the best archaeological experts and relevant witnesses. This is a significant piece of archaeological, New York City, and Metropolitan Museum history. It is an authentic 122 year-old magazine article and a great source of art and archaeology history. There are facts, observations, and insights here not to be obtained in any of today’s sources. The article is in good condition with minor age-toning. Pages are approximately 6 ˝ by 9 ˝ inches. The article comes rebound in a plastic protective binder Price: CyP.12.00 |
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