Bill Gibian Grand Canvasback Pair

William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 1996 drake is 20 in. long

A nod to Elmer Crowell, Gibian has employed four elegantly carved wooden clam shells on the bases. This pair represents some of the maker's finest decorative waterfowl.

Signed by the maker on business cards affixed to the bottom of the bases. An inked inscription on the drake's business card reads: "My finest pair of canvasback field decoys." An inked inscription on the hen's business card reads: "This hen is a brand new design for me and the first one off the new pattern." Excellent original paint with minimal wear and puppy chews to hen's bill tip.

Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey, acquired from the maker

Provenance

Private Collection, New Jersey, acquired from the maker