Series Of Auctions For Estate On Virginia's Eastern Shore Kicks Off In Style

18th-Century Raised Panel Heart Pine Two-Door Cupboard/Clothes Press Brings $14,732

March 31, 2023

Dave Allen of A&M Auctions is holding a series of online-only sales on behalf of the estate of Brigadier General Chester (Chet) deGavre and Teresa Cameron deGavre. Four are slated at various onsite locations, and three based at 8000 Esham Road in Parsonsburg, Md. One of the bigger sales among them took place March 15 and had some good prices realized for several pieces of early furniture. It was conducted at www.AMauctions.com through www.HiBid.com. The property is located in Onancock, Va., on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and referred to as Deep Creek Plantation.
Among the over 660 lots that were sold were 18th- and 19th-century Eastern Shore raised panel furniture; fine art; decoys and sporting art; books; firearms; silver; and tools, to name a few categories. The furniture was a strength. An important 18th-century Eastern Shore of Virginia pine raised panel two-door cupboard/clothes press, ca. 1760, Accomack County, Va., featured in several publications, sold for $14,732. All prices reported include a 22-percent buyer’s premium.
An early 19th-century Eastern Shore of Virginia pine raised panel four-door wall cupboard with original bracket feet, also featured in several antique publications, sold for $10,160. There was a variety of 18th-century English and French furniture and more period American furniture.
For further information on this or future sales, call Dave Allen at either 410-835-0384 or 302-545-1903.



 

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