1983 Magazine Appraisal

Artists of the Rockies and the Golden West Magazine, Fall 1983 Issue

This is a vintage edition of 'Artists of the Rockies and the Golden West' magazine, dated Fall 1983. The publication is a large-format arts periodical, likely measuring approximately 8.5 by 11 inches, printed on high-quality semi-glossy paper stock common for fine art journals. The front cover features a striking, detailed portrait of an elderly Indigenous woman wearing a traditional woven basketry hat and a red checkered shawl, adorned with several strands of beaded necklaces. The artwork is signed 'M. Kunstler' in the lower right corner, identifying the cover artist as Mort Künstler. The typography uses a classic serif font in red for the primary title. Notable featured artists listed on the front cover include Mort Künstler, Jessica Zemsky, Frank Mason, Jack Hines, and Thomas E. Mails, among others. The issue is identified as being part of a 'Tenth Anniversary Retrospective Show.' The condition of the magazine appears fair to good for its age; visible wear includes significant creasing and a small tear on the bottom right corner of the front cover, some slight yellowing or tanning of the white margins, and minor edge wear. There are no obvious signs of moisture damage or interior foxing visible from the cover shot. This item represents a niche interest in Western American art history and remains a significant reference for collectors of late 20th-century American realism.