Makers / Bill Gibian / Curlew

Bill Gibian Curlew With Folding Body

William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 1990

Bill Gibian – Curlew with Folding Body – 2022
$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Mar 2022at Copley, March 2022

See this lot at Copley →

SpeciesCurlewSize17"PaintOriginalSignedyes

The catalog record

William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 1990 17 in. long

A rare gunning-style shorebird carving by the maker with a removable head and bill. The body seam is hinged on the back and latched on the belly. The head and bill can be stored inside the hollow of the body for protection from breakage. This curlew is signed by the maker with an incised "GIBIAN" on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Bill Gibian Curlews to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
11 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$1,423
Jul 2026—Original$1,200
Jun 2026—Original$750
Apr 2026Excellent—$840
Mar 2026ExcellentOriginal$660

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