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Bill Gibian Raised-wing Preening Wood Duck
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesWood DuckPosePreenerSize13"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA 13 in. long
This carving bears a dramatically turned head and is inscribed "Gibian" on the underside. Original paint with light wear and thin darkened chip on left side of tail.
Provenance: Estate of Marilyn M. Herlin
Provenance
Estate of Marilyn M. Herlin
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bill Gibian Wood Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $9,600 |
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $4,500 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $4,200 |
| Nov 2025 | Excellent | Original | $4,800 |
| May 2025 | Excellent | — | $2,040 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales