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Wood Duck Pair, William Gibian (b. 1946)

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Wood Duck Pair, William Gibian (b. 1946)

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Wood Duck Pair
William Gibian (b. 1946)
Onancock, VA, 2021
16 1/2 in. long

A hollow pair of gunning-style wood ducks exhibiting Gibian's best workmanship with fine paint and carved feather detail.
Original paint with minimal wear.

Condition

Please email condition report requests to colin@copleyart.com. Any condition statement given is a courtesy to customers, Copley will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.

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Wood Duck Pair, William Gibian (b. 1946)

Name: Wood Duck Pair, William Gibian (b. 1946)
SKU: 104718765
Price: 8500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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