{"product_id":"maxfield-parrish-father-time-cover-for-colliers-weekly-january-2-1905","title":"Maxfield Parrish - \"Father Time\" Cover for Collier's Weekly - January 2, 1905","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and remarkable original cover from \u003cem\u003eCollier's Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, January 2, 1905, featuring Maxfield Parrish's iconic \"Father Time\" illustration. This piece was created exclusively for this magazine cover and was never issued as a print, making it a truly unique collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe composition features a wizened old man in flowing robes, cranking a lever that turns a great wheel set against a round clock face with Roman numerals—a powerful allegorical representation of Father Time himself. Parrish's masterful use of color and symbolism captures the eternal passage of time with both gravitas and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood to excellent condition—truly remarkable for a 120-year-old piece of paper. Minimal toning and fading consistent with age. Minor edge wear includes a couple of tiny tears and evidence where fasteners were removed to separate the cover from the magazine. Newsstand edition, so the image remains unmarred by any address label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCover only, professionally extracted from the magazine and beautifully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisible Image: 14\" × 9\"; Matted and Framed: 21.5\" x 17.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover in its entirety is only slightly larger than the matted size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDouble-matted in Dutch blue and housed in an elegant gold frame that complements the vintage aesthetic of this early 20th-century treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47467898142979,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3559\/9107\/files\/20251121_121332.jpg?v=1763765875","url":"https:\/\/thegildedprints.com\/products\/maxfield-parrish-father-time-cover-for-colliers-weekly-january-2-1905","provider":"The Gilded Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}