Makers / Bill Gibian / Shorebird (other)
Bill Gibian Feigning Godwit
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA
$10,200
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000over estimate
Sold Jul 2026at Copley, July 2026
SpeciesShorebird (other)PoseCallingSize14"PaintOriginalSignedyes
The catalog record
William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA 10 in. tall, 14 in. long
As ground-nesting birds, godwit will feign injury to lure predators from their eggs and young. Gibian has used this clever behavior to showcase his command of complex carving and painting details. This carving is signed by the maker with an incised "GIBIAN" on the underside. The bottom of the beveled base bears the maker's signed calling card. Original paint with light wear and minor scuff to base from loose left foot.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Bill Gibian other shorebirds to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | Excellent | Original | $570 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,680 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $1,260 |
| 26 Sep 2026 | — | — | $780 |
| Jul 2026 | — | Original | $1,920 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Bill Gibian sales