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Bill Gibian Calling Curlew

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

Bill Gibian – Calling Curlew – 2022
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Mar 2022at Copley, March 2022

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SpeciesCurlewPoseCallingSize13"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 1995 13 in. long

A grand decorative curlew with excellent carved and painted detail. The bird is mounted on an elaborate hand-carved base with clams and an oyster. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey, acquired from the maker

Provenance

Private Collection, New Jersey, acquired from the maker

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
11 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$1,423
Jul 2026—Original$1,200
Jun 2026—Original$750
Apr 2026Excellent—$840
Mar 2026ExcellentOriginal$660

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