art union

a lottery, originally a nongovernment lottery with works of art as prizes.

Origin of art union

First recorded in 1830–40

Beside, the Art-Union does not profess to open its gallery with a complete collection.

The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 |Various
Mr. Leutze was received with great applause at the late meeting of the Art-Union.

The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 |Various
The Managers of the Art-Union promise rich returns to the subscribers for the present year.

The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 |Various
The Art-Union Gallery is by no means full, but certainly does not merit the harsh criticism of the daily press.

The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 |Various

The painters at Vienna have formed an Art-Union, which is succeeding in its first exhibition, which is now open.

The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 |Various

art union

Australian and NZ a lottery, often with prizes other than cash