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Bill Gibian Tricolored Heron

William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 1995

Bill Gibian – Tricolored Heron – 2022
$2,160
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022

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SpeciesHeronSize23"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 1995 25 in. tall, 23 in. long

A grand decorative Louisiana heron, with carved and painted detail, made for an important patron. The bird is mounted on an elaborate hand-carved base with clamshells. An incised signature is on the underside of the bird. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Private Collection, acquired from the artist

Provenance

Private Collection, acquired from the artist

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Bill Gibian Herons to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2023—Original$1,560
Jul 2022—Original$1,800
Mar 2022—Original$2,040
Jul 2021—Original$840
Jul 2021—Original$780

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales