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Bill Gibian Long-billed Curlew
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 1980
$633
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$1,500under estimate
Sold Jul 2012at Copley, July 2012
SpeciesCurlewPoseFeederPaintOriginal
The catalog record
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 1980 A full-size feeding shorebird decoy with the maker's incised signature on the underside. The carving measures over two feet in length. Original paint with touch-up to a hairline crack in the bill.
Provenance: Stephen H. Churchill Collection
Provenance
Stephen H. Churchill Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bill Gibian Curlews to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,423 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Original | $750 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | — | $840 |
| Mar 2026 | Excellent | Original | $660 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales