ITALIAN ART.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 19 March 1926, Page 2

ITALIAN ART.

MAGNIFICENT - EXHIBITION AT PORTER AND DAWSON’S.

Exposition- '-of - art lias attracted,,, the most learned and cultured people all over tlio world; and fortunate are they who are, and nave been, in the position to travel to Rome, Florence, • Venice and other Italian cities. To-day we are open to announce that si, .splendid opportunity of viewing the works of great Italian masters is afforded to Timaru people, rich and poor, which have cost maiiy peoplo hundreds of pounds'"to view in the great Italian centres. A representative, selection "of these beautiful- works of art will be shown in the well-known and central emporium of Messrs Porter and Dawson for a short period only; and every interested person throughout South Canterbury should not fail to avail themselves of this unique opportunity of inspecting this wonderful collection. The collection of art includes some statuary in Florentine marble, executed by Italy’s foremost artists, together with an extensive variety of pedestals, trinket boxes, vases, flower pots and toilet requisites. These beautiful works of art are not for exhibition only, but may bo purchased at very reasonable prices, ranging from Is to £BS. As this collection is controlled by the Italian representative, direct from Italy, each article will bo clearly priced Remember, this exposition wifi last for a fortnight only, commencing Monday, Stli inst. The wisest one is the earliest one. Come early.