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William Bill Johnson Miniature Whimbrel

MINIATURE WHIMBREL, W. JOHNSON

William Bill Johnson – Miniature Whimbrel – 2026
$62
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $50Estimate $150–$200under estimate
Sold 11 Oct 2026at Frank & Frank Sporting Collectibles — Frank & FrankBids 2

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SpeciesCurlewPoseTurned headSize7"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSignedyesFormMiniature

The catalog record

MINIATURE WHIMBREL by William Johnson, Virginia Beach, VA. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Very detailed painted feather work overall. Raised crossed wing tips. Slightly turned head with tiny bead eyes. Slightly upturned bill with carved nostrils. Signed by maker. Mounted on a custom driftwood base. Overall length is approximately 7 inches. 150-200

Comparable sales

The 3 most recent William Bill Johnson Curlews to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
11 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$124
11 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$74
11 Oct 2026ExcellentOriginal$62

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