The Sierra citizen., 1854-08-26

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be able to show-as the stock of mercan-
tile frm-the many treasures of Art and
valuable objects Of vertu intended for San
Francisco. The Catalogue will embrace
several thousand articles, from the delicate
ly wrought
BRONZES OF PARIS!
TO THE
Grand Paintings OF Italy. Germany.
France and s rain!
Shawls of Cashmere. asas of Bohemia
Crystal of Prague and Vienna, Carvings
and Filagree work of Genoa, Matchless
Mechanism of Geneva, Mosaic Work of
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, Gold and ST.
Yer Work and Music Boxes, Statuettes,
Clocks and Bronzes, Fans of Gold and
Mother of Pearl. set with Diamonds, Cabi-
nets inla;d with Jewels, Caskets studded
W tn Gems Superb Paintings by the best
Artists OF the Age, Beautiful Cop,es from
the Priceless Originals in the Imperial Cal
lery of the Louvre, and countless Elegant
tribes for the Drawing Room and Boadoir.
1t is impossible here to scou 1t more than
very few of the prime pal objects of inte.
rest purchased. Full Catalogues will be
issued Oil 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 OF ST. THERESE!
The wonderful work of all Invalid Painter,
while confined in the Hospital of Bruges
Three Original Paintings by Tensers,
Vandyke and Greuze! rHE Holy FAMILY,
by Blanchard; the Finest Modern Painting
for sale in Paris. The Largest Diamond
"a the United States, Imported through
the House of Messrs. Roveat, OF Paris and
New York. SERVICES OF SEyREs PonCE-
LAIN; formerly belonging to Napoleon the
First and LOUIS Philippe, with their Crown
Mark. Init ais, etc. A Clock of the Days
of Louis XIV, exhibiting the most exqui-
site and surprising Mechanism, with Pend
ants of Diamonds and Precious Gems.
The Famous Boudor Clock of Mdlle. Ra-
chel, the Tragedienne, representing flight
of Birds-the plumage is true to nature
the whole scene most life-llke. The m mic
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-a magician performing with per-
feet accuracy the curious tricks OF his
profession.
Great original Painting of the Hugue-
nots-This picture is well known to Pari-
slams, and will be welcomed with enthusi-
asm by every lover of Art in California.
Ine superb Td5iedu of Psysche and
.7mour-The twin to this painting is owned
by the French Government, aad ha, the
most conspicuous place in the gallery of
the Louvre.
an number, of the Battles Of .NdpOie on, by
in officer OF the Old Guard. The great in
terest that attaches to them is enhanced by
the extraordinary merit of the Pic,ures.-
They were visited by crowds in Paris, and
fre thousand dollars has since been oiered
for their purchase. An ingot of gold iOr
this amount Will be placed beside them, rea-
dy for the person to whom they may fall.
This sum in itself is handsome little for
tune, and will be Immediately delivered,
should he desire the exchange.
For the purpose of disposlng of this mag
niticent collection of valuable and beauti-
full goods from Europe, an
ART UNION
Has been formed, OIL the plan Of similar
Associations in London and Paris. The
intent is to give to all an opportunity to
secure for their homes. at trifling cost,
something pertaining to the artistic and
beautiful; that the cottage of the artisan
and the dwelling of the mill may
alike boast that which money caunot re-
place, and which the man of taste in every
walk of life may appreciate.
The whole will be divided in shar,s,
placed by general wish as low as
ONE DOLLAR EACH!
Giving to the holder an interest. by pur-
chase, in the e.ltire collection, IN | coast :
tutilg melnb rship with all the pri ilrge
annexed thereto, and the right to decide On
the mode of distribution. When the sale ia
completed by the disposal of all the shar.s,
the property Will await the order of the
shareholders, through the fair and impair
tial decision of a 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
standing 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 tn s
position will be strictly adhered to, that no
dissatisfaction can possibly occur.
Certificates of Shares are nO,r ready at
ONE DOLLAR EACH!
@- Several articles of this superb col
lection have been just received, and are
open for examination
San Franc.sco Zn.o &C lezt r-' ~"
CehhAA Nuhrh, OiEnnA Ou.. -A.-,
June 21st. 1854. {