Makers / Bill Gibian / Heron
Bill Gibian Tri-color Heron With Newt
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 1996
$1,560
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,200–$1,800
Sold 12 Feb 2016at The Winter Sale 2016 — Copley
SpeciesHeronPaintOriginalCarved1996
The catalog record
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 1996 17 by 25 1/2 by 8 in.
A life-size heron carving with extensive painted feather and carved shell detail on the top of the base. The heron is depicted chasing a carved spotted newt. The bird has an incised signature on the underside by the maker and his card is affixed to the bottom. Original paint with minor wear, flaking to toes.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bill Gibian Herons to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | — | Original | $1,560 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $2,160 |
| Jul 2022 | — | Original | $1,800 |
| Mar 2022 | — | Original | $2,040 |
| Jul 2021 | — | Original | $840 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales