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Bill Gibian Miniature Mouth Open Willet

Bill Gibian - Miniature Mouth Open Willet

Bill Gibian – Miniature Mouth Open Willet – 2026
$1,260
Brought, including buyer's premium
Hammer $1,050
Sold 26 Sep 2026at American Sporting Auctions, September 2026Bids 27

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SpeciesMiniature Mouth Open WilletSize6"Size classMiniature / decorative

The catalog record

William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA 6" long

Wonderful miniature example of Gibians iconic renditions of life-size shorebirds. Carving and paint is very well executed with carved primary feathers and open bill. Glass eyes with carved bill, standing on a carved base with raised toes. Gibian carved into the bottom.

Condition: Excellent and original

Provenance: J. Lindsay Fuller Collection

Provenance

J. Lindsay Fuller Collection

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