$1,680
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,500–$3,500under estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024
SpeciesOtherSize19.5"PaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA 19 1/2 in. long, 20 1/2 in. tall
The maker has accurately depicted the species' long, curlew-like bill, which the ibis uses to probe the mud for crustaceans and other food. This animated carving is signed by the maker with an incised "GIBIAN" on the bottom. Original paint with light wear.
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