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Bill Gibian Black Tailed Godwit

William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia

Bill Gibian – Black Tailed Godwit – 2024
$8,400
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $7,000–$10,000
Sold Apr 2024at Guyette & Deeter April 2024 Decoy & Sporting Art Auction
SpeciesBlack Tailed GodwitPoseTurned headSize15"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginalSize classMiniature / decorative

The catalog record

Decorative black tailed godwit with outstretched wings and relief feather carving. Slightly turned head with open bill. Carved clam shell on base. "Gibian" carved on the underside of bird. Maker's business card on underside of base. Titled "Black tailed godwit taking flight" and numbered 1. Signed and dated 2021. Bird measures 15" long, 21.75" tall including base.

Comparable sales

The 2 most recent Bill Gibian Black Tailed Godwit to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Dec 2025ExcellentOriginal$1,170
Nov 2023ExcellentOriginal$1,560

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