The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-19

THIRD SALE OF HIGH-CLAss MODERN
OH PAlNTINGs.-We announce with pleasure
that our friends ami lovers OF the beautiful are
again to have the rare opportunity of supplying
themselves from the very valuable collection OF
modern oil paintings the auction sale of which
Is TO be 1inaugurated this wednesday, evening,
and continued the two following evenings of
the week.
This valuable collection comprises the works
of the leading artists of European schools, and
are to be seen at Scotts AIT Gallery, No. 1920
Chestnut street, where they are to be sold. These
pictures, which are offered for public compe.i-
ton, are imported direct from the studios, and
are placed within the reach OF those who can
rightly appreciate their worth, beauty, and
originality, which cannot be questioned.
Many of our citizens, no doubt have long been
anxiously on the lookout for an opportunity
that would enable them to purchase some of
these works of art for themselves, or to present
as gift to some friend. THIS they have been
unable to do at the establishments where such
pieces were offered for sale, consequent upon
the enormous rates set upon them. But now, ii
they but act upon the offered inducements, they
can at once Pratify themselves by procuring at
reasonable rates the works of noted artists.
The assortment is very select and large for one
of its kind.
The pictures number nearly three hundred,
and comprehend landscapes, marine, fgurative,
and cattle scenes, humorous aud pathetic
pieces, which, for expression, conception, and
composition cannot be surpassed by anything
of their kind in the country. This is an oppor-
tunity which should not be unappreciated by
our citizens who desire to ornament their homes
with that which is beautiful and artistic. No
such collection has ever been placed within the
reach oil the public. The enterprise of M.
Scott in Offering this rare occasion for the graft
6cation OF all lovers OF art is surely to be COM
mended.
The auction rooms, No. 1920 Chestnut street
have been fitted up into one of the finest of art
galleries. The large and beautiful pictures
ornament the walls and crowd the stands In
consequence of the Importance of this sale, it
has been found necessary TO issue tickets OF ad-
mission, which can be obtained of the auc-
tioneer eTatuitously. Remember. tonight and
Rooms, is the place TO secure these beautiful
works OF the favorlte European artists.
COMMENCEMENT OF THE LAST SALE OF
RARE WORKS OF ART.-This morning commenced
the sale Of the rare selections of articles of uert
at the Concert Hall building, by the Messrs
Viii Brothers, and which continues tomorrow W.
The rooms we're crowded with persons eager to
supply themselves with the elegant and artistic
works offered; and, by the manner the works
were sold off this morning we would admon sh
those who have not attended, and are desirous
TO secure specimens, to at once avail themselves
oil this golden opportunity, IT they wLU'd be sue
cCssiul. The collection surpasses anything ever
offered to the public. The selections of every
variety of vases, manufactured with great
artistic skill from the finest material, without
crack OF flaw to mar their beauty, is extensive.
BronZes OF every size, representing noted char.
| aCters in history and romance, are the most
appropriate articles with which to ornament q
mantel. Marble statuarv, which for beauty and
expression OF the features aud symmetry of
form cannot be surpassed. The sale will close
tomorrow morning, when those wishing to
avail themselves of so desirable an oEp )rtunity
should not ne"'oc' - -