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Bill Gibian Red-breasted Merganser Drake
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 1980
$1,140
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,000over estimate
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesMerganserConfigDrakePaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 1980 A standing life-size carving with extensive bill and crest carving, raised wing tips, and incised tail feathers. Signed on the underside with the maker's incised "Gibian" signature. The maker's card, affixed to the bottom of the base, is inscribed "My 1st Full Body Red Breasted Merganser Drake." Original paint with minor wear.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bill Gibian Mergansers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Excellent | Original | $3,600 |
| Dec 2024 | Excellent | Original | $1,920 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| Sep 2024 | Excellent | Original | $1,920 |
| 17 Feb 2017 | — | Original | $720 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales