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Bill Gibian Willet Family Pair
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 2000
$1,560
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023
SpeciesShorebird (other)ConfigPairSize13"PaintOriginalQuantity2
The catalog record
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 2000 13 in. long
This adult and juvenile willet are the product of a special commission. This elaborately carved and painted pair of shorebirds have incised signatures on the bottoms. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Saltonstall Collection
Provenance
Saltonstall Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bill Gibian other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $570 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,680 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,260 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $780 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $10,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales