The Sierra citizen., 1854-09-09

Artists of the Age, Beautiful Copies from
the Priceless Originals in the Imperial Gal
lery of the Louvre, and countless Elegant
Tritles 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 ~
TIE MAGNIFICENT PAINTING OK THE =
Descent from the Cross! at
After RUBENs, 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 EST. THERESE!
The wonderful work of an Invalid Painter;
while confined i'll the Hospital of Bruges.
Three Original Paintings By Ieniers,
Vandyke 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
IL
of Louis XIV, exhibiting the most exqu-
site and surprising Mechanism, with Pend
ants of Diamonds and Precious Gems
The Famous Boudoir Clock of MdIle. Ra-
chel, the Tragedienne, representing a flight
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-Ths picture is we'll known to Pari-
slams, and will be welcomed with enthusi-
asm by every lover of Art in California.
The superb I'ableau Of Psysche and
.fmour-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 Dra,cings, tacenty
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 a handsome little for
tune, and will be Immediately delivered,
should he desire the exchange.
For the purpose Of disposing of this mag
nificent 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 trihing cost,
something pertaining to the artistic and
beautiful; that the cottage of the artisan
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 15fz0I ~
The whole will be divided in shares,
placed by general wish as low as flrg4
ONE DOLLAR EACH!
Giving to the holder an interest, by pur-
chase, in the entire collection, and consti-
tuting membership with all the privileges
annexed thereto, and the right to decide on
the mode Of distribution. When the sale is
completed by the disposal of all the shares.
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-it long
standing and reputation are guarantees Of
the faithful discharge of the trust and
prompt delivery of every articleispecifed.
The same course that has gained us this
position will be strictly adhered to, that no
dissatisfaction can possibly occur. - 2
Certificates of Shares are no,c readv at
ONE DOLLAR E.ACH!
GS Several articles of this superb col
lection have been just received, and are
open for examination.
San Francisco, Zune rs, 1854. au12-tf