The Sierra citizen., 1854-10-07
BRONZES OF PARIS!
TO THE
Grand Paintings OF Italy. Germany.
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Is h U N ZE s UE Z A R1S!
TO THE
Grand Paintings OF Italy, Germany,
France and Spain!
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 its exquisite Workmanship and priced
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 and
Mother of Pearl. set with Diamonds, Cabi-
nets 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 Gal
lery of the Louvre, and countless Elegant
Trities 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
Descent from the Cross!
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 OF ST. THERESE!
The wonderful work of an Invalid Painter,
while confined in the Hospital of Bruges.
Three Original Paintings by Tenie,s,
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
Mark, Initials, etc. A Clock of the Days
Of Louis XIV, exhibiting the most exqui-
site and surprising Mechanism, with Pend
ants Of Diamonds and Precious Gems
The Famous BoudoiE Clock of Mdlle. Ra-
chel, the Tragedenne, 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-a magician performing with per-
feet accuracy the curious tricks of his
profession.
Great original Painting Of the Hugue-
nots-This picture is well known to Pari-
slams, and will be welcomed with enthusi-
asm by every lover of Art in California
The superb I'a6leau Of Psysche and
.fnOuv-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 Draacings, 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
fpe 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
AM O4NlOAN
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 trifing 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.
The whole will be divided in shares,
placed by general wish as low as
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 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 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 strictly adhered to, that no
dissatisfaction can possibly occur.
Certificates Of Shares are no,c ready at
ONE DOLL.aR EACH!
10 Several articles of this superb col
lection have been just received, and are
open for examination.
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