Makers / Bill Gibian / Curlew
Bill Gibian Preening Wing-up Curlew
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA
$2,880
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesCurlewPosePreenerSize15"PaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA 15 in. long
This long-billed curlew carving displays a dramatically turned head position, carved feather detail, and is signed by the maker with an incised "GIBIAN" on the underside. Original paint with light wear and paint shrinkage.
Provenance: Estate of Marilyn M. Herlin
Provenance
Estate of Marilyn M. Herlin
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bill Gibian Curlews to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $1,423 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Jun 2026 | — | Original | $750 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | — | $840 |
| Mar 2026 | Excellent | Original | $660 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales