New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
ART IN MANY FORMS.
A WONDERFUL COLLECTION IN MADISON
SQUARE

SSUARE.
There is nothing OF external note 10 attract
attention to No. POS Fifth-ave.. Madison squirt
and yet It contains a store Of art treasures such
az can seldom. II ever. be found IN a ike "'ea
elsewhere. II has required thirty years Oh
constant study to learn the art Of making SUI"
collection as that now on view.
Wealth of color and grace OF design. richness
OF material and exqusiteness Of finish are mere
free as air every one who has the desire 10 see
and me taste TO enjoy them.
Nothing about the Fifth-ave windows. not even
the simple dignity and richness OF the few stately
pieces which adorn them. indicates the extent
and variety Of the display within. Even those VINO
knew the establishment before the destructive IRE
OF about a year ago would hardly recognize It's
interior now and those who have never visited II
cannot begin 10 picture in their minds It's beauty
Entering from the sidewalk II seems for mo-
ment as though were going into the house ol
a we'll to do friend There is nothing OF the snop
about the unique entrance which welcomes the
visitor TO the long lofty room where thousands OF
dainty. costly things are set in rich array
over here between the entrance and Fi1tn-aVe'
are the precious stones Gems OF almost every
size and shape lie here. beautiful In themselves
come in their pristine purity awaiting the artilcer
whose hand shall wed them to an appropriate set
ting. others with their native beauty already en-
HANGED by the designs OF an artist OF unusual
talent Each Of them, in It's creation discovery
are pregnant Of romances yet TO come.
In the centre Of this is the space allotted
for Jewelry. Everything that adornment can de-
sire and skill provide Is to he seen In these cases
rich girdles studded with precious stones. rings
such the Queen Of Sheba might have worn with
pride pins NJ for the daintiest corsage. opals'
ruhies. sapphires-stOnes. the very names OF which
are unknown TO nne-tenths Of the people or this
city though could help but admire them
Hero also are watches simple, unadorned designed
for use only. and others in manifold shapes and
fittings no less useful but beautihed so that they
rank as Jewels rather than telltales or the
passing hours.
All round the walls shelves bearing precious
porcelain brought from every quarter OF the
globe where rarity OF clay. secret processes. I'M
matched skill In design OF shape. hneness OF deco
ration the glory OF color adds some speclaI value
10 the product OF the potter's wheel Here are
single pieces which have taken months to perfect.
which have been brought thousands Of miles
many OF which are worth in themselves a whole
days study TO the initiated
on the floor above as one leaves the elevator.
the CLEAN OF silver and the glitter or cut glass
fascinate the eye. The walls do not seem unduiy
crowded and yet here is displayed full twice or
thrice the number OF separate original designs
that cumber an equal space in ordinary show
rooms Table decorations. conceived and brought
10 perfection under the hands OF clever designers
may he seer here. which can ne dupncaIeu no no,
where Grace delicacy. dignity. daintlncss-9il
play a part in these conceptions. and. above ALL
appropriateness. -
Another short upward trip takes one to me
bronze room Here are statues Of metal on ped
estais OF are marbles Faithful reproductions or
The masterp,eces OF sculpture found here rang
ing from tho Bacchante II yesterday 10 the Venus
~ Milo Of ages gone The atmosphere IS such as
10 set one dreaming The tuneful Ginning OF the
old time eghtdGy hall clocks tells the hours ana
quarters with the sweetness or cathedral peils
rnelowed by years and distance. 49,.
ono can picture Diana stepping at noon or night
from her high pedestal in chastc dignity 10 take a
look at tho Russirn bronzes, so instinct WITH IRE
I'm their portrayal ~ war and hunting mat but me
slightest spell would seem enough to stir them into
very action o 4,
Here and there discerning artist mas arrangtd
ties Backgrounds 81 n color TO heiGhten the .n,ct
o, the statunry are surmounted ny canopcs OF Il
by the pressing Of n button. ba thes the Work IN
and giving every curve it, most becoming shade
To the@e galleries OF Theodore B. starr there u a
standing invitation 10 all persons with rehnemen,
enougb 70 appreciate the beautiful 10 enter and
their