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Bill Gibian Standing Labrador Duck Pair
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 2009
$4,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $5,000–$8,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2026at Copley, February 2026
SpeciesLabrador DuckConfigPairPoseStandardSize13.5"PaintOriginalQuantity2Carved2009SignedyesFormDecorative
The catalog record
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 2009 13 1/2 in. long
The undersides of both raised-wing carvings bear incised signatures and signed cards under the bases. The drake's reads, "This is the first pair and probably the last pair of Labrador ducks." The one on the hen reads, "This is one of the most lovely hens that I have made." Included with the birds is a stand with a background landscape. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Frank Jonczak Collection Private Collection
Provenance
Frank Jonczak Collection Private Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bill Gibian Labrador Ducks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Excellent | Original | $2,700 |
| Dec 2025 | Excellent | — | $930 |
| Aug 2023 | Excellent | Original | $7,800 |
| Jun 2023 | Excellent | Original | $1,320 |
| Mar 2023 | Excellent | — | $1,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales