Vienna Manufactory, Empire period, 1817, dated. Extremely rare and refined collector's cup from the circle of Anton Kothgasser

Very rare and refined cup with saucer, finely painted and gilded commemorative piece with pure gold brushstrokes, depicting, with meticulous precision, the romantic scene of the view of Pressburg Castle (present-day Bratislava) and the Danube with sailors and travelers. Molded and gilded handle in the shape of a snake (a common motif during the Empire period). Museum-quality work dated 1817. Painter Jakob Ehrenreitter, No. 36 born in Vienna in 1772 - number impressed on the bottom of the cup (ref. Wiener Porzellan 1718 - 1864, Mrazek - Neuwirt). An extremely rare work, part of a limited series with paintings of cityscapes of the main cities of the Habsburg Empire of the time. Made during the golden period of the Viennese imperial manufactory, where the best painters from the circle of the famous Anton Kothgasser (who was marked with No. 96) worked. In Italy, a work from this series, depicting Piazza del Duomo in Milan, is kept in the civic collections of applied art at the Castello Sforzesco. Another example, depicting Piazza Unità in Trieste, was recently donated to the Civic Museum Sartorio in Trieste (click on the link at the bottom of the page to see it and learn about its fascinating history). Measurements: 16 cm diameter of the plate, cup height 10.5 cm, cup width 8.5 cm, 11 cm with the handle. In perfect condition. Never restored. In accordance with the provisions of the New Code of Cultural Heritage, the selling company provides, at the time of sale, a detailed written photographic guarantee of authenticity and origin of the works sold. The data with which the works are described and then contained in the written guarantees are express determinations resulting from accurate and documented technical/historical/artistic investigations, including expert surveys. Copying and duplication for commercial reasons and/or for describing other works for sale, even if considered in some way similar, is prohibited. A similar cup acquired by the Trieste museum. Click on the link below to see it and read the story of the prestigious donationscr A very rare Biedermeier cup with a view of Piazza Grande donated to the Oriental Museum Get to know the very rare Viennese First Empire. Read the history of this elegant and sober style and learn how to evaluate timeless Viennese masterpieces. Click on the link below to read an unprecedented concise practical guide unique in Italy. Princess Sissi ® antiques. High antiques gallery expert antiques dealers Our gallery / museum of the Viennese First Empire, at the top in Europe and unique in Italy. Click on the link below Princess Sissi ® antiques. High antiques gallery in Udine