Makers / Bill Gibian / Pintail
Bill Gibian Flying Pintail Drake
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 1997
$1,560
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,000
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesPintailConfigDrakePoseFlyingPaintOriginalCarved1997Signedyes
The catalog record
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 1997 22 by 23 by 12 in.
A calling pintail in flight attached to a walnut plaque with the maker's signed business card affixed to the back. Gibian flying decoys of this quality rarely come to market. Original paint.
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 | $5,400 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| Jul 2024 | Excellent | Original | $3,300 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales