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A transparent-enamelled beaker with a view of St. Vitus's Cathedral and the Spanish Hall in Prague attributed to Anton Kothgasser, Vienna, circa 1830
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 12.1cm., 4¾in.
the waisted cylindrical form painted with a gilt titled view of Die Schloßkirche St. Veit mit dem Spanischen Saal u.der Staubbrücke. gegen Mittig., within an amber-stained rectangular panel with gilt foliate decoration, the reverse with amber-stained border with gilt arcading below the gilt-edged rim, above a narrow amber-stained band with formal foliate scroll, over a cogwheel foot heightened in gilding and part amber-stained star-cut base, with fitted cylindrical cardboard carrying-case (in two sections)
Condition
in generally good condition
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For an illustration of this beaker see P. von Lichtenberg, Mohn & Kothgasser, pl. 246