The weekly Placer herald., 1854-07-22

VI hSucVds flOShIC ~ DIX OIL lOrSnCe. GeinS
of Art from Brussels; Silver and Gold Bro,
cades of France;
The Costly Wares of Paris.
CONSISTING OF
Sevres Porcelain; wonderful in its Exquisite
Workmanship and priced in Art; Diamond
" ork of great beauty; Solid silver Dressing
ases; Gold and Silver Work and Music
Boxes, Statuettes, Clocks and Bronzes Fans
OF Gold and Mother of Pearl set with Dia
monds; abinets 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 Gallery
eff the Louvre; and ountless Elegant TriHes
for the Drawing Room and Boudoir
1t is impossible here to recount more than
very few of the principal objects of interest
purchased Full Ca alogues will be issued
soon Among the most conspicuous are-the
magnificent painting of the
Descent from the Cross!
After RU BENS, 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 na-
tive city.
The Chapel of St. Therese!
The wonderful work of an invalid Painter
while confined in the Hospital of Bruges.
THREE ORIGINAL PAINTINGS
TENIERS. VAN DYKE 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 ROW
ENAi +, of Paris and New York, for which
$1,000 in cash will be paid should the winner
desire it,
SERVICES OF SEVRES PORCELAIN!
Formerly belonging to MAJ OLE N rHE
FInST and LOUIS PHILIPPE, with their
Crown Mark Initials etc.
A Clock of tlse Days of Louis XIV
Exhi biting the most exquisite and surprising
Mechanism with pendants of Diamonds and
precious Gems.
The Famous Boudor rlock of .udNe.
Rachel, the Tragedienne!
representing Flight Of Birds the plumage
is true to nature the whole scene most life
like The mimic warbers iv from bough to
bough and fill the air with the notes of the
Mocking Bird Canary etc.
fin Intricate Piece of Mechanism from
Cologne!
A Magician performing with perfect accuracy
the curious Tricks of his profession.
The Great Original Painting of
the HIguenOts!
This picture is well known to Parisians,
and will be welcomed with enthusiasm by
every lover of Art in California
The Superb Tabteau of Psyche and
.4n,Our!
The twin to this painting is owned by the
French Government, and has the most con-
spicuous place in the Gallery of the Louvre
Il Series Of Original Drawings, (I'wenty
in Number,) Of The
BATTLES OF NAPOLEON,
BY an officer of the Old Guard! rhe great
interest that attaches to them is enchanced
by the extraordinary merit of the Pictures
They were visited by crowds in Paris, and
$4,000 has since been offered for their re-
purchase. AN INGO OF GOLD for this
amount will be placed beside them, ready for
the person to whom they may fall. This sum,
in itself is handsome little fortune, and will
be Immediately delivered, should he desire
the exchange.
For the purpose of disposing of this Mag
nifcent Collection of Valuable and Beauti ul
Goods from Europe, an
CART UNION"
Has been formed, on the plan of similar AS
soca tions in London and Paris The intent
is to give to all an opportunity to secure for
their Homes at Jflfllng cOSJ, something per-
tanning to the artistic and beautiful that the
Cottage of the Artisan and the Dwelling of
the Millionaire may alike boast that which
money cannot replace and which the man of
taste in every walk in 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 purchase,
in the entire collection, and constituting
membership with all the privileges annexed
thereto, and the right to decide on the mode
of distr button Uhen the sale is nspieted
by the disp0sai Of all the Shares the prop
erty will await the order of the shareholders
through the fair and impartial decision of n
Committee chosen by themselves The Num-
Der of shares will be in the proportion of
Sixteen to each Article in the Catalogue.
The satisfaction heretofore rendered byou
house in all its transactions-its 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 this position will be strict
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