Lot 107
  • 107

A North Bohemian transparent-enamelled beaker with a view of Prague circa 1820-30

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • 11.5cm., 4½in.
after Samuel Mohn, the cylindrical form painted with a view of the old city and the Charles Bridge, within a gilt rectangular frame and band of fine diamonds with scattered stars, the reserve filled with vertical facets below cut swags, gilt-edged rim

Literature

Dietmar Zoedler, 'Biedermeiergläser mit Transparentmalerei: Prager Veduten', Weltkunst, no.24, 15th December 1988, p.3753, fig.3