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Bill Gibian Black-bellied Plover Pair

William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA

Bill Gibian – Black-Bellied Plover Pair – 2026
$2,160
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,000–$2,000over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026

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SpeciesPloverConfigPairSize11"PaintOriginalQuantity2Signedyes

The catalog record

William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA 11 in. long

One carving is signed by the maker with an incised "GIBIAN," while the other is signed with an incised cursive "g" on the underside. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Estate of Marilyn M. Herlin

Provenance

Estate of Marilyn M. Herlin

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jun 2026ExcellentOriginal$1,110
Jun 2026ExcellentOriginal$870
Jun 2026Excellent—$750
Jun 2026ExcellentOriginal$660
Jun 2026—Original$540

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