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William Bill Johnson Two One-third Size Curlews

TWO ONE-THIRD SIZE CURLEWS, W. JOHNSON

William Bill Johnson – Two One-Third Size Curlews – 2026
$124
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $100Estimate $200–$300under estimate
Sold 11 Oct 2026at Frank & Frank Sporting Collectibles — Frank & FrankBids 7

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SpeciesCurlewPosePreenerConditionExcellentPaintOriginalQuantity2SignedyesFormMiniature

The catalog record

TWO ONE-THIRD SIZE CURLEWS by William Johnson, Virginia Beach, VA. Excellent original paint and structural condition. One is preening with raised, crossed wing tips; the other is carved in a feeding position with split -tail carving. Both with detailed painted feather work. One is signed by the maker. Both with maker's "WJ" monogram. Overall lengths are 6 inches and 10 inches. 200-300

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent William Bill Johnson Curlews to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
11 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$74
11 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$62
11 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$62

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All William Bill Johnson sales