A PAIR OF GEORGE IV EBONY-INLAID MAHOGANY CABINETS
BY HEINRICH LUDWIG GOERTZ, SUPPLIED IN 1824
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Price Realised USD 12,500
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USD 20,000 - USD 30,000
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Closed: 20 Oct 2021
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A PAIR OF GEORGE IV EBONY-INLAID MAHOGANY CABINETS
Henrich Ludwig (or Henry Louis) Goertz immigrated to England from Hanover some time between 1799 and 1802. Records from the time indicate that from 1814-1819 Goertz was an upholsterer to Queen Charlotte at Frogmore House, involved in routine upholstery and repair work, as well as the creation of basic furniture for household staff. As time went on, he is recorded as Upholsterer in Ordinary to King George IV and Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer in Ordinary to William IV. By 1838 a directory lists Goertz & Son as 'Cabinet-Makers, Upholsterers & House Agents' at 36 High Street in Windsor. After the ascension of William IV in 1830, Goertz had quarterly bills for general upkeep of Windsor Castle, including refurbishment of Royal Lodges and the furnishing of household and staff apartments. Records indicate similar work at Kew Palace St James's, Virginia Water, Hind Lodge and Harrington House during the years 1832–37. It is believed that Henrich likely died around 1844 and his son Henry was hence listed as the sole proprietor of their shop on High Street in a Windsor directory. However, the firm of H. L. Goertz continued to appear in the Royal accounts until 1885.
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In good condition and ready to place. With scattered light nicks, marks and faint scratches consistent with age and use. The veneer with typical cracking, some areas of lifting, and some small losses, not extensive. With scattered age and construction cracks, including to the lowermost shelves on each, and some areas with associated infilled restoration, including to many of the bowed shelves on each. The drawer linings mahogany, and with good shrinkage. The reverse with vertical shrinkage cracks, seperating slightly. One cabinet with more significant sunfading, particularly to the lower half including the uprights. The mirrored doors with some foxiing and minor losses to silvering. The gilt metal with some oxidation and tarnish, as to be expected. Stringing inlay to edge of serpentine corner shelves, now beneath brass gallery; gallery is described in original bill, so it may be a quirk inherent in the making. The interiors of mirrored cabinet doors originally fitted with interior cabinets, now fitted with three shelves. NO KEYS.
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Lot 125Sale 19989
BY HEINRICH LUDWIG GOERTZ, SUPPLIED IN 1824 A PAIR OF GEORGE IV EBONY-INLAID MAHOGANY CABINETS Estimate: USD 20,000 - 30,000
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