The New York herald., 1870-03-14

fabulous sums and the result OF the two 1rss days
sases which add lower down, has not disappointed
the public. rumor however, was spread by the
papers that the whole lot was to be purchased Dy
single bidder who had come forward with SIX mil
lions. Whether or no this was eyer grouhaeu on
TACT is not known but many believed the report,
and this caused visitors to mock In serried nes a
tue faster for look at the acquisition.
Before giving the Bgures already paid down TOT
some OF the paintings will cnumerate as follows--
Among the moderns are the names OF Darlington
Paul Dclaroche, Troycn, AIRY Schcner, Leopold Rob.
ert Eugene DeacroiA, Eugene Lami Cabat Marl-
hat, Gudn, Gallalt, Granet &C. the French school
OF the eighteenth century is represented by eleven
Of BOncner's paintings, nineteen by Greuze one by
Fragonard aud two by Joseph vernet Among The
Italians, Bronzlno, Sdel, GiorgI0ne, IIntoretto,
Titan. Solel PiombQ ana Paolo veronese Among
the Spaniards Muflllo velas1uez, Ribera Aarnaran'
Cranach and I. Bouts.
The most remarkable paintings Of the above illns.
NauraWs ~ au%in H one Of ns best: the Fra
cesca de Rimini, by AIRY Schencr, bought ny Prlncc
Denidon ~ the Orleans gallery and FOR which ne
paid 43, ,600f. ''Ihe Execution Of Lady Jane Grey"
by Delar0che;" christopher Columbus ran.
tasian and Charles v. At the Convent OF
Ddiire," by Boucher; Whole collection by Greuze,
some eighteen different works; The Danora
Frescobaldin. by Bronzlno. This-s the portrait IN IN
nfty-two children, and says the inscription ON
gilt at the foot Of the painting-."she never nad
Belle yani," admirable painting BY veronese;
.ihe venetian snppern by .iiorglone; mnne sup sup
SAINT Girl" by Leopold Robert.
able paintings with the prices they fetched on tne
second days sale-1ne result of the first day was
34a,562 At two O'Clock MIR. Pillet established 81
ence, and the nrst order OF the days proceedings
"a "a" woman Feeding T Poury,a % by By % Troyon' 7soSf.
nArt and Liberty = by Louis Gallalt sooL; The
the same, 20 500f.; .sThe Young Roman Peasant
Giri," by Leopold Robert, 7o0of. Then came the
succession OF paintings by Paul Delaroche: :"Croin-
the Great,' 2o.0O0f.; .Death OF Lady Jane Grey"
ITO 000f; reduction Of the same, 27,0ooE thus,
210,000f for the five.
After the adjudication OF Lady Jane, - and when
all hands were up to applaud cries arose, Wno has
| sf what nation ~ "Engand," was the answer. A
The total receipts OF the day 453,4Or.. which
makes for the first two sales 799 929f On the 10th
inst. the auction will be continued.
THE EDWARDS GALLERS.
There is another collection besides now available
unto milionnares--the gallery OF Mr.. Charles I'D
wards No mas ever heard much about II. Tor u
has been founded by degrees In quiet, unoStcna.
tous Still IN this collection there Is trea
sure which the Louvre cannOt boast OIL GOA. A
Goga did say. mean five Gogas, and among them
his lauye love, his man In hat--Giulio. VINO ever
painted such sunny skins, such olive tinted ana
ruddy compilations There are, too, eleven by Della
croiX, among which tho '.Amende Honorable"
There are also several landscapes by Theodore
Rousseau and among them masterpiece 'AlIer
the RAIN"
The great art critic, Pau de St. Victor, has writ.
ten lull description OF tals collection IN the Lose
Donate collection III the JHlisfynft0u.
WHAT FORTUNE BRINGS.
It has so much become necessity among the IA.
vored children OF fortune to possess stud, pic
gallery ana d)minutive NINE or gems that their
history y perpeiuayed by our best writers painting
Janin adds TO It's value and often by word sketchng
does the humble pen emulate with the brush. When
not Oversought and grandly simple such descriptions
convey grand works OF art 70 the minds eye and
as much pleasure as the contemplation of the
object described. In the same way as Nine 40 Stae
somewhere observes, 1.-The contemplation OF monu.
ments Is more animated than many VIII believe, be-
cause our fancy he'ns; we see what happened with
1T Is poor consolation sometimes, but ir teaches
that all perfected arts are connected by some itna
or other for the gratincation OF thought.
EXHIBITIONS REFORMS.
Before leaving this subjectL will mention that q
few reforms have been adopted In the regulations OF
nne arsS expositions at the Paais de pIndustrie.
Exhibitors may henceforth choose the jury Who Will
preside over the distribution OF medals and decide
on the admission OF paintings. This Jury will also
be authorized to take part the resolutions or the
Hanging Committee, while the upper administration
Is not to su pervisc any Of these proceedings.
Even this latitude does not prove satisfactory te
all. They admit 1t Is equality In one way and they
do not doubt meant TO put aside any possibility
The truth Is they will grumbe long there in
equality IN talent, which means forever. All cannO
get prizes ike CuSCave DOre, Rosa B0nneur un(
MeIssonnler, we must put up with the diScol
tented this year as we have many years.
LITERARY NOTES AND JOTrINGS.
Literary readings and literary matineeS are verl
much in favor at present They usually take place
ON Sundays at lecturlng halls, and even at play
houses They originated at the Theatre de Cluny,
brave little theatre IL may be much better for The
audience to turn into congregation and 60 Il
church. but as they would not do such thing II II
better the audience shonln hear Henri Martin sn(
others than hang. .ab0nt at cafes on Sundays Tht
names OF N. de Lesseps. M. Flanbcrt and Tmoth {
Trim are down for readings through March. VIZ
have also Sunday lectures by politicians at tn,
Crque-innoyaLions that have AZ YET been followed
by no Ill effects.
SCIENCE.
At the grand assembly OF the Geographical SO
ciety which TOOK place on the 18th Of February, Il
celebrate the fortyeightn aaniversa Of It's ioun
datOn, the prize Of honor was justly awarded Il
Ferdinand do Lesseps. it consisted OF very larg
gold medal and the sum of 10,0oDf. M. d
Lesseps accepted the former but has given the latte
over TO tae young and enterprsing lieutenant in tn
navy who has undertaken to explore Central Africa
The Empress also awards yearly prize TO this 30
cfety or 10, 000f. to any Frenchmau who na
distinguished himself In geographical research an'
travel or deed Of discovery.