The Sierra citizen., 1854-07-29

be able to Shows the stock OF mercan
tile firnl-the many treasures Of Art and
valuable objects Of pert,t intended for San
Francisco. The Catalogue viii embrace
several thousand articles from The delicate
ly wrought
BRONZES OF PARIS!
-TO THE
Grand Paintings Of Italy. Germany
France and SpaiI.!
Shawls Of Cashmere Vases of Bohemia
Crystal of Prague and Vienna, Carvings
and Filagree work of Genoa, Matehless
Mechanism of Geneva, Mosaic Work Of
Florence, Gems Of Art from Brussels, Sill
yer and Gold Brocades OF France.
THE COSTLY WARES or PARIS!
Consisting Of Sevres Porce lian, wonder
ful in It's exquisite Workmanship and price
in Art, Diamond Work OF great beauty
Solid Silver Dressing Cases, Gold and Sll
yer Work and Muse BoXe 5. Statuettes
Clocks and Brolzes, Fans OF Gold aGt
Mother OF Pearl. set with Diamonds, Cab.
nets inlaid ". tn Jewels, Caskets studded
with Gems Superb Paintings by the best
Artists Of the Age, Beautiful Cop es from
the Priceless Originals in the Imperial Gal
lery of the Louvre, and countless Elegant
Trifes for the Drawing Room and Boudo.l'
1t is impossible here to recount more thar
very few Of the principal objects Of inte
rest purchased. Full Catalogues will be
issued On their arrival. Among the most
conspicuous are
THE MAGNIFICENT PAINTING OF THE
Descent from the Cross!
After RUBE>s, 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.
TIFF CHAPEL OF ST. THERESE!
The wonderful work of an Invalid Painter
while confined in the Hospital OF Bruges
Three Original Paintings 6y Ienie,s
Paadyke and Grcu=c! HE Holy FAMILY
by Blanchard; the Finest Modern Painting
for sale in Paris. The Largest Diamonc
M TIE United States, Imported through
the House Of Messrs. Rovcat, of Paris an(
New York. SERVICES OF SEvREs PoECE
LAIN: formerly belonging to Napoleon Tx
First and LOUIS Philippe, with their Crown
Mark. Int ais, etc. i Clock Of the Davs
oi LOUIS XIV. exhibiting the most exqui
site and surprising Mechanism. with Pend
ants o. Diamonds and Precious Gems
The Famous Boulo:r Clcc,, Of .iailc. Ra
chel: the ragcdienac. representing & ght
OF rds-the piumage IS trae to nature
the whole scene most lfe-like The m
waralers ~ from beugh 10 bough and i'll
the ar with the notes of the knocking bird
canary. etc.
An Intricate Piece of Mechanism from
Co!ogne-a magician performing with per
feet accuracy the curious tricks Of hi:
profession.
Great original Painting Of tie Hugue
aots-This picture is we'll known to Par
slams, and Will be welcomed with enthus
asm by every lover of Art in California
The superb 1ia5teau of PSysche ana
7mour-The twin to this painting is owned
by the French Government, and has the
most conspicuous place in the gallery o.
the Louyre.
4 series Of Original Drawings, t,centa
| .n 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
| fce thousand dollars has since been offered
for their purchase. An ingot Of gold for
! this amount Will bc placed beside them. rea
dy for the person to whom they may fall
This sum in itself is handsome little ior
tune, and will be Immediately delivered
should he desire the exchange. -.
For the purpose of dsposing Of this mag
nifcent election of valuable and beauti
full goods FROM Europe, an
ART UNION yal.a
H. 49, m tho nlan Of q
Associations in London ald Par.s. The
intent is to give to all an opportunity tc
secure for their homes. at trifiing 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 VIII ich the man Of taste IN every
walk of life may appreciate.
The whole vii be divided in shares
placed by general wish as low az
ONE DOLLAR EACH
Giving to the holder an interest. by pur
chase. in the entire collection, and coasti,
tuting rne,nbersh p with all the privilege!
annexed thereto. and the right to dec de 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 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-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 thi.
position will be strictly, adhered to, that nc
dissatisfaction can possibly occur.
Certificates Of Shares are no,r ready at
ONE DOLLAR EACH.
m Several ar icles of this superb col
lection have been Just received, and art
open for examination.
San francisco June De 1851 irl5.At