william-bill-gibian-va-b-1946-preening-mallard
Lot 1016

William "Bill" Gibian (VA, b. 1946), Preening Mallard

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Onancock, Virginia, circa 2000, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, incised GIBIAN.

Length 16.5 in.

Gibian's decoys are highly regarded in the decoy carving community for their quality and authenticity, making him a respected figure among collectors and hunters. This example is made in the manner of an Elmer Crowell preening duck decoy, with hollow carved body and unique paint.

Original.