The Empire County argus., 1854-09-02

SAN FRANCISCO.
Mr.. DUNCAN has been engaged in J1urope for some
months past in selecting everything beautiful iii Manufdc
es and tho Arts for i'm oraon 10 this S.ate. Having
last Annual Distribution in erecting Gallery for the dis
display Of Paintings, Sculpture and specimens Of the
Worlds Industry ia this city, he VII low receive the
and intended for the SPACIOUS ROOMS erected for
their reception The collection will have equal
home ab.oad-and he can confidently say that neither
London Paris nor New York. viii be able to show, the
stock Of mercantile finn. the many treasures OF Art ard
valuable objects Of Ueta intended for California The
catalogue VIII embrace severa! thousand articles from thS
delicately wrought
EncxzEs OF PARIS,
TO TIE
Grand Paintings of z,n1y. Germany, France and
SpGi.!
sha.y's Of Cashmere;
Vase Of Bohemia;
Ciysiui Of Prague and Vienna:
Carvings and tilagree Work Of Genoa
FTatch-css Mechanism of Geneva
Mosaic WUrh Of Florence;
Gems of Ar fom Brussels;
Silver and Cold Bocades Of France
THE COSTLY WARES OF PARIS!
CONSISTING OF
Sevres Porcelain, wonderful in its exquisite workman
lip and priced in art
Iamond work of great beauty;
Solid Silver D,pssMG Cases;
Gold and Silver work and Music Boxes
Statuettes. Clocks and Bronzcs
Fans of Gold and Mother of Pea.l, set with Diamonds
Cabinets nlad with Jewels;
Cashets studded with Gems;
Superb Paintings by the best Artists Of the nge;
Beautiful copies from the Priceless Originals in the I'm
pcral Gallery of the Louvre and
Countless elegant cs for the drawing room and boudor
1t is impossible here recount than vey few Of
of the principal objects of interests puTchased-l cat
alogues will be issued soon Among the most conspicuous
are-TuE MAGNIFICENT PAINTING OF THE
DESCENT FROM THE CROSS!
After Rubens. purchased by Mr. Duncan the Catheral
of Norc Dame. in Antwerp, where the great original
presented b. the renowned artist to the Church Of Ills
Native City.
The Chapel Of ST. Thercsc.
The wonderful work Of Invalid Painter, while confined
in the Hospital Of Brugcs
Three Original Paintings by Teniers, Vnndylae
TIE HOLY FAMILY, BY BLANCHARD!
The finest Modern Painting for sale in Paris
THE LARGEST DIAMOND IN THE 4. STATES
Imported through the house Of Messrs Ronat of Paris
and New ok, for which 3OOO ia cash VIII be paid should
the winner desire it.
SERVICES or sEvrEs PORCELAIN!
Formerly belonging Napoleon the First and Louis Phil
ppc, with their Crown Mark, Initials etc.
CLOCK OF TIE DAYS OF LOUIS XIV!
Exhibiting the exquisite and surprising Mechanism,
with pendants Of Diamonds and Precious Gems.
THE FAMOUS BoUDoIR CLOCK OF MoLLE RACHEL, TIE
TGAGEDIENNE!
nature-thc whole most lite-lke ! he mimic
bes nv ON hough TO bough, and FL the air with the
notes Of the Alociiug Bird, Canary, etc.
AN INTRICATE PIE E "F MEcHANlsM FRoM COLOGNE!
Magician reforming with perfect accuracy the curious
tricks Of his profession.
TIE GREAT ORIGINAL PAINTING OF T11E IrGUrN0Ts!
The picture is well known to Parisians. and will b. ve
coined with enthusiasm by every Of AIT il CALIFORNIA;
TIE SUPERB TABIvAU OF TsYCIE AND AMOUR
The twin this painting is owned by the French Gov
eminent and has the most conspicuous place ia tie gallery
Of the Louvre.
A.ERIEs OF ORIGINAL IRAWINCs,
(Tweaty in Number,)
Battles Of Napoleon, by an Officer oc the Old
Guard:
The great interest that attaches them is enhanced by
the extraordinary merit of the Pictures They v
ted by crowds in Paris and $1,000 has since been offered
for their rcpurchasc. An lNGCT OF GOLD for this
amount will be laced beside them ready for the erson
whom they may fill. This sum, in Itself is handsome
little fortune und viii be immediately delivered, should he
FOR the luIposs Of drosog Of this Mag fcent Colec-
tion of valuable and beai,iful Goods f ON Europe
ART UNION"
Has been formed the Plan of similar Associations in
London and alis. The intent to give to al Oppor
sunity for their homes, trifng
thing pertaining to the artistic and beautiful Iha he cct
ttE. Of the Artisan and the dwelling of the millionaire
may alike boast that which money cannot rcl lace. and
which the Of taste in every walk Of life may apprcci-
The whole vii be divided in shares Placed by general
ONE DOLLAR LACIl!
Giving to the holder an interest. by purcha in The entire
collection, and constituting mcmhOEsL with oil the priv
cgrs annexed thereto aud the right to decide TIE mod
Of dstrbUtol When the sale Is completed ty the dispo
sl of all the shares. the property will await The order of
the shareholders. til ough the fair and impartial decision Of
committee chosen by homcves. The nuIaer Of shares
will be in the proportion Of sixteen to each article in the
catalogue.
The satisfaction heretofore rendered by house in all
s transactonsitS long standing and reputation guar
utccs Of the faithful discharge Of the trust and prompt
delivery of every article specified. The that
gained this position will be strictly adhered TO- that
no dissatisfaction can possibly occur.
Certificates OF shares
No. ARE NOW READY AT "a
CNE DOLLAR EACH!
II Prizes will be forwarded in good orlcr by Express.
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