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Miniature Red-Breasted Goose, Brig. Gen. Chester deGavre (1908-1993)

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Miniature Red-Breasted Goose, Brig. Gen. Chester deGavre (1908-1993)

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Miniature Red-Breasted Goose
Brig. Gen. Chester deGavre (1908-1993)
Onancock, VA, c. 1960
4 in. long, 2 1/4 in. tall

A decorative feeding red-breasted goose mounted on a base signed by the maker on the underside.
Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Frank Hyde Collection

Condition

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Miniature Red-Breasted Goose, Brig. Gen. Chester deGavre (1908-1993)

Name: Miniature Red-Breasted Goose, Brig. Gen. Chester deGavre (1908-1993)
SKU: 130605260
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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