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General Chester DeGavre Miniature Pintail Pair
Brig. Gen. Chester deGavre (1908-1993) Onancock, VA, c. 1960
$840
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$400over estimate
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021
SpeciesPintailConfigPairPaintOriginalQuantity2FormMiniature
The catalog record
Brig. Gen. Chester deGavre (1908-1993) Onancock, VA, c. 1960 2 3/4 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 pintail pair. Inscribed on the underside "Pintails Ducks by deGavre." Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Dr. Leonard O. Oden Collection
Provenance
Dr. Leonard O. Oden Collection
Comparable sales
The 2 most recent General Chester DeGavre Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $660 |
| 25 Jul 2015 | — | Original | $360 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All General Chester DeGavre sales