The Sierra citizen., 1854-07-22
San franfists.
CALIFORNIA ART UNION.
SUPERB COLLECTION or
WORKS OF ART /
SOON 70 ofcN At
DU NCAN,S
SALESROOM.

tQlng DeautlIul III the manufactures ana the
Arts for. importation to this State. Having
expended more than three times the amount
gained by his last ANNUAL DISTRIBU-
TION in erecting Gallery for the dis
play of Paintings, Sculpture, and Speci-
mems of the Worlds Industry in this city,
he will now soon receive the RICH and
COSTLY. WARES gathered during his
tour, and intended for the SPACIOUS
ROOMS erected for their reception. The
collection will have no equal at home or
abroad, and he can confidently say that
neither Lopdon, Paris nor New York will
be able to show-as the stock Of q mercan.
tile firm---the many treasures of Art and
valuable objects of uerfu intended for San
Francisco, The Catalogue will embrace
several thousand articles, from the delicate
BIO BsRoNzEs OF PARIS!
Grand Paintings OF Italy, Germany.
France and Spaini
Shawls Of Cashmere, Vases of Bohemia
Crystal of Prague and Vienna, Carvings
and Filagree work of Genoa, Matchless
Mechanism of Geneva, Mosaic Work oi
Florence, Gems of Art from Brussels, Sill.
yer and Gold Brocades of France.
THE COSTLY WARES OF PARIS!
Consisting of Sevres Porcelain, wonder.
full in its exquisite Workmanship and priced
in Art, Diamond Work of great beauty
Solid Silver Dressing Cases, Cold and Sill.
yer Work and Music Boxes, Statuettes
Clocks and Bronzes, Fans of Gold and
Mother of Pearl. set with Diamonds, Cabi.
nets inlaid with Jewels, Caskets studded
with Gems Superb Paintings by the best
Artists of the Age, Beautiful Copies from
the Priceless Originals in the Imperial Gal
lery of the Louvre, and countless Elegant
Tri6es for the Drawing Room and Boudoir
1t is impossible here to recount more than
a very few of the principal objects of inte.
rest purchased. Full Catalogues will be
issued on their arrival Among the most
conspicuous are
THE MAGNIFICENT PAINTING OF THE
Descent from the Cross!
After RUBEAs, purchased by Mr.. Duncan at
the Cathedral of Notre Dame, in Antwerp
where the Great Original was presented by
the renowned artist to the Church of his
native city.
THF CHAPEL 0fST. THERkSE!
The wonderful work of an Invalid Painter,
while confined in the Hospital of Brdges
Three Original Paintings by I'eniers,
Tandyke and Greuze! The Holy FAMILY,
by Blanchard; the Finest Modern Painting
for sale in Paris. The Largest DIAMOND
in the United States, Imported through
the House of Messrs. Roveat, of Paris and
New York. SERVICES OF SEvREs PoRCE-
LAIN; formerly belonging to Napoleon the
First and Louis Philippe, with their Crown
of Louis XIV, exhibiting the most exqui.
site and surprising Mechanism, with Pend.
ants of Diamonds and Precious Gems
The Famous Boudoir Clock of Mdlle. Ra-
chel, the Tragedienne, representing fight
of Birds-the plumage is true to nature
the whole scene most life-like. The mimic
warblers fly from bough to bough and fill
the air with the notes OF the mocking bird
canary, etc.
An Intricate Piece of Mechanism from
Cologne magician performing with per-
feet accuracy the curious tricks of his
profession.
Great original Painting of the Hugue-
nots-This picture is we'll known to Pari-
slams, and will be welcomed with enthusi-
asm by every lover of Art in California.
The superb Idbledu of Psysche and
.Amour-The twin to this painting is owned
by the French Government, and has the
most conspicuous place in the gallery of
the Louvre.
Il series Of Original Drawings. t,centy
in number. Of the. Battles, Of Napoleon, by
an officer Of the Old Guard, The great in
terest that attaches to them is enhanced. by
the extraordinary merit of the Pictures
They were visited by crowds in Paris, and
.fue thousand dollars has since been offered
for their purchase. An ingot of gold for
this amount will be placed beside them, rea-
dy for the person to whom they may fall
This sum in itself is handsome little ior-
tune, and will be Immediately delivered,
should he desire the exchange.
For the purpose of disposing Of this mag
nifcent collection of valuable and beauti-
full goods from Europe, an
ART UNION
Has been formed, on the plan of similar
Associations in London and Paris. The
intent is to give to all an opportunity to
secure for their homes. at a trifling cost,
something pertaining to the artistic and
UCdutiiuls tudG IuC COttASC VI tuC dIttSdu
and the dwelling of the millionaire may
alike boast that which money cannot re-
place, and which the man of taste in every
walk Of life may appreciate.
The whole will be divided in shares,
placed by general wish as low as
ONE DOLLAR EACH!
Giving to the holder an interest, by pur-
chase, in the entire collection, and consti-
tuting a membership with all the privileges
annexed thereto, and the right to decide on
the mode of distribution. When the.sal is
completed by the disposal of all the shares,
the property will await the order of the
through the fair and impair
tial decision Of Committee chosen by them
selves The number of shares will be in
the proportion of sixteen to each article in
the catalogue.
The satisfaction heretofore rendered by
our. house in all its transactions long
and reputation are guarantees Of
the faithful discharge of the trust and
prompt delivery of every article specified.
The same course that has gained us this
position will be strictly adhered to, that no
can possibly occur.
Certificates Of Shares are ,a0,r rcadu at
ONE DOLLAR EACH!
~- Several articles of this superb col
lection have been just received, and are
open for examination.