$5,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesPintailPosePreenerSize18.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA 18 1/2 in. long
A hollow preening pintail with raised wing tips, combed feathering, and a long sprig showing influence of Elmer Crowell. Inscribed "Gibian" on the underside. Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Estate of Marilyn M. Herlin
Provenance
Estate of Marilyn M. Herlin
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bill Gibian Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,000 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Mint | Original | $4,080 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| Jul 2024 | Excellent | Original | $3,300 |
| Feb 2024 | — | Original | $3,900 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales