Exceedingly Rare Miniature Loon, Brig. Gen. Chester Degavre (1908-1993) - Jul 14, 2022 | Copley Fine Art Auctions In Ma
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Exceedingly Rare Miniature Loon, Brig. Gen. Chester deGavre (1908-1993)
Exceedingly Rare Miniature Loon, Brig. Gen. Chester deGavre (1908-1993)
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Exceedingly Rare Miniature Loon
Brig. Gen. Chester deGavre (1908-1993)
Onancock, VA, c. 1960
5 in. long, 3 1/2 in. tall

An alert loon with carved bill and eye detail resting on a wooden base signed by the maker on the underside.
Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Frank Hyde Collection
Condition
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Exceedingly Rare Miniature Loon, Brig. Gen. Chester deGavre (1908-1993)

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