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General Chester DeGavre Miniature Mallard Pair

Brig. Gen. Chester deGavre (1908-1993) Onancock, VA, c. 1960

General Chester DeGavre – Miniature Mallard Pair – 2022
$660
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022

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SpeciesMallardConfigPairSize5.75"PaintOriginalQuantity2FormMiniature

The catalog record

Brig. Gen. Chester deGavre (1908-1993) Onancock, VA, c. 1960 5 3/4 in. long, 2 1/4 in. tall

In addition to earning a Silver Star for bravery in the Korean War as a regimental commander, deGavre carved miniature decoratives, such as this mallard pair. Inscribed on the underside "Mallard Ducks by deGavre." Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Frank Hyde Collection

Provenance

Frank Hyde Collection

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent General Chester DeGavre Mallard to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
25 Jul 2015—Original$360

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