The Sierra citizen., 1854-08-05


mems Of the World's 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 ol
abroad, and he can confidently say that
neither London, Paris nor New York will
be able to show-as the stock of mercan.
tile firm-the many treasures of Art and
valuable objects of uertu intended for San
Francisco. The Catalogue will embrace
several thousand articles, from the delicate.
ly wrought
BRONZES OF PARIS!
Grand Paintings Of Xtaly, Germany
France and SpaiMi
Shawls Of Cashmere. Vases 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 it's exquisite Workmanship and prized
in Art, Diamond Work of great beauty
Solid Silver Dressing Cases, Gold and Sill
yer Work and Music Boxes, Statuettes
Clocks and Bronzes, Fans Of Gold anG
Mother of Pearl. set with Diaflbnds, Cabi
nets inlaid with Jewels, Caskets studded
with Gems Superb Paintings by the bes
Artists of the Age, Beautiful Copies from
the Priceless Originals in the IMPERIAL Gal
lery of the Louvre, and countless Elegan
Trifes for the Drawing Room and Boudoir
1t is impossible here to recount more thar
very few of the principal objects of inte
rest purchased Full Catalogues will b.
issued on their arrival. Among the mos
conspicuous are
THE MAGNIFICENT PAINTING OF THE
Descent from the Cross!
After RUBENs, purchased by Mr.. Duncan a
the Cathedral of Notre Dame, in Antwerp
where the Great Original was presented by
the renowned artist to the Church of hi
native city.
THF CHAPEL OF ST. THERESE!
The wonderful work of an Invalid Painter
while confined in the Hospital of Bruges
Three Original Paintings By Tenieys
Tondyke 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 an(
New York. SERVICES OF SEvREs P0RCE
LAIN; formerly belonging to Napoleon the
First and Louis Philippe, with their Grown
Mark, Initials. etc. A Clock of the Day:
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 d f1ght
of Birds-the plumage is true to nature
the whole scene most life-like. The mimic
warblers fly from bough to bough and ill
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 bis
profession.
Great original Painting Of the Hugue
nots-Th;s picture is well known to Par
SLAMS, and will be welcomed with enthus
asm by every lover of Art in California.
The sup.r5 1'a6leau of Psysche ana
.Amour-The twin to this painting is owned
by the French Government, and has tht
most conspicuous place in the gallery o.
the Louvre.
Il series Of Original Drattings,; t,behts
in number, efthe Battles Of Napoleon, by
terest that attaches to them is enhanced by
the extraordinary merit of the Pictures
They were visited by crowds in Paris, an(
fue thousand, dollars has since been offered
for their purchase. An ingot of gold fol
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, ant will be Immediately delivered
should he desire the exchange.
For the purpose of. f.disposing of this mag
nificent collection Of valuable and beauti
full goods from Europe, an
ART UNION
Has been formed, on the plan of simila
Associations in London and Paris. Tn
intent is to give to all an opportunity t,
secure for their homes: at trifling cost
something pertaining TO The artistic an.
beautiful; that the cottage of the artisan
an6 the dwelling of the millionaire ma,
alike boast that which money cannot re
place. and which the man of taste in ever,
walk of life may appreciate.
The VIII ole will be divided in shares
placed by general wish as low as
ONE DOLLAR EACH!
Giving to the holder an interest, by phr
chase, in the entire collection, and consti
tuting membership with all the privilege
annexed thereto, and the right to decide Oh
the mode of distribution. When the'.safe i
completed by the disposal Of all the shares
the property will await the order of tn
shareholders, through the fair and impair
tial decision of committee chosen by them
selves. The number of shares will be il
the proportion of sixteen to each article il
the catalogue.
The satisfaction heretofore rendered b,
our house in all its transactions Ion!
standing and reputation are guarantees o
the faithful discharge of the trust ant
prompt delivery of every article specified
The same course that has gained us thi
position will be strictly adhered to, that NJ
dissatisfaction can possibly occur.
Certificates Of Shares are no,r ready at
ONE DOLLAR EACH!
rs Several articles of this superb col
lection have been just received, and ar
open for examination.
San Francisco, June rs, 1854. jy15-4t
A. SMITHS