A transparent-enamelled beaker with a view of the Hohen Markt in Vienna attributed to Anton Kothgasser, Vienna, circa 1820

the waisted cylindrical form painted with a gilt titled Vue de haut Marché, within an amber-stained rectangular panel gilt with formal leaves, the reverse with a border of stylised jewels below the gilt-edged rim, over a cogwheel foot heightened in gilding and part amber-stained star-cut base

The gilding is extensively rubbed on the rim, to the sides of the border frame, to the inscription and to the edges of the flutes
"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."

For an almost identical example in the Bloch-Baur Collection, see Gustav E.Pazaurek and E. von Philippovich, Gläser der Empire- und Biedermeierzeit, p.190, pl.170. A further example, inscribed Vue de la place dite hohe Markt à Vienne, signed AK, is illustrated by Rudolf von Strasser, Licht und Farbe, p.485, no.330.

For an illustration of this beaker see  P. von Lichtenberg, Mohn & Kothgasser, pl. 219