$1,500
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800
Sold Nov 2023at Guyette & Deeter November 2023 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesRuddy TurnstonePosePreenerSize8.25"ConditionExcellent
The catalog record
Raised wing with head turned, preening a single inserted feather. Relief feather carving. "Gibian" carved on the underside of bird. Maker's business card on the underside of base is signed and dated 3/09. Measures 8.25" long, stands 8.5" tall.
Provenance
Gary Ross collection.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bill Gibian Ruddy Turnstone to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $780 |
| Jun 2026 | Excellent | Original | $510 |
| Jun 2024 | Excellent | Original | $900 |
| Apr 2024 | — | Original | $1,500 |
| Oct 2023 | Excellent | Original | $480 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales