Makers / Bill Gibian / Dowitcher
Bill Gibian Calling Dowitcher
William C. Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 1999
$2,640
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold 16 Feb 2019at The Winter Sale 2019 — Copley
SpeciesDowitcherPoseCallingSize11.5"PaintOriginalCarved1999
The catalog record
William C. Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 1999 11 1/2 in. long
A refined long-billed dowitcher carving with open bill, raised wings, and one foot atop a carved clamshell. The maker's signature is incised on the underside of the bird. Original paint with minor wear.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bill Gibian Dowitchers to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | — | Original | $540 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,080 |
| Mar 2026 | Excellent | Original | $750 |
| Mar 2026 | Excellent | — | $570 |
| Feb 2026 | — | — | $1,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales