Bidspirit auction | AUSTRIAN FÜRCHTEGOTT FISCHER PAINTED GLASS

AUSTRIAN FÜRCHTEGOTT FISCHER PAINTED GLASS BEAKER, 1933 - An Austrian Biedermeier-revival transparent-enameled colorless glass Ranftbecher by Fürchtegott Leberecht Fischer (Austrian, 1866–1954), Vienna, dated 1933. Of flaring cylindrical form resting on a thick rounded annular gilt foot beneath a wide gilt-scrolled mouth rim with a scalloped border, the front is finely hand-painted in polychrome transparent enamels within a gilt foliate frame depicting St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) in Vienna with its patterned tile roof, Gothic spire, and strolling figures in the foreground square. Signed in small gilt script below the lower right corner of the frame ”F. L. F. pinx., ” and inscribed on the reverse in gilt cursive ”Die Stephanskirche / in Wien.” above frosted white numerals ”1433 - 1933.” commemorating the quincentenary of the cathedral's South Tower. Kothgasser, Transparentmalerei, souvenir, anniversary, goblet, tumbler, tableware, European, antique, vintage, collectible Dimensions H: 4 1/3 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good condition consistent with age and manufacture. The broad gilt foot band exhibits noticeable rubbing, horizontal wear marks, and minor losses, with light gilt wear along the upper rim and reverse inscription. The polychrome enamel panel shows minor surface scratches, and the underside displays light shelf wear; no cracks or chips are visible.