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Bill Gibian Three Rare Miniature Shorebirds
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA
$1,320
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500under estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesShorebird (other)ConfigRigSize8"PaintOriginalQuantity3SignedyesFormMiniature
The catalog record
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA largest is 8 in. long
The curlew pair and robin snipe are all signed by the maker with an incised "GIBIAN" on the undersides. Original paint with light wear and one reset curlew bill.
Provenance: Estate of Marilyn M. Herlin
Provenance
Estate of Marilyn M. Herlin
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bill Gibian other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $570 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,680 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,260 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $780 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $10,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales