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A transparent-enamelled beaker with a view of the 'Spinnerin am Kreuz' near Vienna attributed to Anton Kothgasser, Vienna, circa 1820-25
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 10.7cm., 4¼in.
the waisted cylindrical form painted with a titled view of Das Spinnerkreutz am Wienerberg, within an amber-stained rectangular border gilt with formal leaves, the reverse with amber-stained crenellated border under the gilt-edged rim and above the gilt inscription, over a cogwheel foot heightened in gilding and part amber-stained star-cut base
Provenance
with Hampel, 1978
Literature
Dietmar Zoedler, 'Anton Kothgasser (1769-1851): Wiener Vedutengläser', Weltkunst, no.21, 1st November 1987, p.3158, fig.5
Condition
Gilding rubbed on the rim, the flutes and the inscription especially; otherwise generally in 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
See Gustav E.Pazaurek, Gläser der Empire- und Biedermeierzeit, 1923, p.196, pl.175, for an almost identical example from the collection of Dr. F. Katz, Reichenberg.
For an illustration of this beaker see P. von Lichtenberg, Mohn & Kothgasser, pl. 227