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Bill Gibian Eskimo Curlew

ESKIMO CURLEW, W. GIBIAN

Bill Gibian – Eskimo Curlew – 2026
$1,423
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $1,150Estimate $1,200–$1,500
Sold 11 Oct 2026at Frank & Frank Sporting Collectibles — Frank & FrankBids 16

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SpeciesCurlewPoseTurned headSize12.5"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSignedyes

The catalog record

VERY FINE ESKIMO CURLEW by William Gibian, Onacock, VA. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Very detailed painted feather work overall. Relief-carved wings with raised carved wing tips and split-tail carving. Slightly turned head retains glass eyes surrounded by painted detail. Bill with carved detail. Mounted on realistic legs atop a custom base. Maker's name carved under tail. Maker's business card that is signed and dated '09 is affixed to the underside of the base. Overall length is approximately 12 1/2 inches; overall height, 12 inches. 1200-1500

Comparable sales

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

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Jul 2026—Original$1,200
Jun 2026—Original$750
Apr 2026Excellent—$840
Mar 2026ExcellentOriginal$660
Feb 2026ExcellentOriginal$1,500

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