A transparent-enamelled beaker with view of the New Street in Karlsbad attributed to Anton Kothgasser, Vienna, circa 1825

the waisted cylindrical form painted with a panoramic view of a road winding through a landscape, titled in gilt Die Neue Straße bey Karlsbad below, within an amber-stained rectangular panel with gilt foliate decoration, the reverse with a gilt crenallated and floral border below the gilt-edged rim, over a narrow amber-stained band with gilt meandering vine tendril, above a cogwheel foot heightened in gilding and part amber-stained star-cut base

Dietmar Zoedler, 'Zu Geschichte der böhmischen Glasdekoration', Weltkunst, no.15, 1st August 1990, p.2260, fig.3

some typical rubbing to gilding of rim, inscription and edges of fluting
"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 a beaker with the identical scene, signed with Kothgasser's 'Spitalberg signature', see Gustav E.Pazaurek, Gläser Der Empire- und Biedermeierzeit', 1923, p.199, fig.180.

For an illustration of this beaker see  P. von Lichtenberg, Mohn & Kothgasser, pl. 249