Makers / Bill Gibian / Pintail
Bill Gibian Exemplary Pintail
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 2003
$3,900
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $800–$1,200over estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024
SpeciesPintailPosePreenerSize19.5"PaintOriginalCarved2003Signedyes
The catalog record
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 2003 19 1/2 in. long
A rarely seen breast-preening posture, this hollow carving is signed by the maker with an incised "GIBIAN" and the maker's dated calling card on the bottom. Original paint with light wear.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bill Gibian Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $3,000 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Mint | Original | $4,080 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $5,400 |
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $3,300 |
| Jul 2024 | Excellent | Original | $3,300 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales