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Hudsonian Godwit, William Gibian (b. 1946)

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Hudsonian Godwit, William Gibian (b. 1946)

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Description

Hudsonian Godwit
William Gibian (b. 1946)
Onancock, VA, 2021
15 in. long

An elaborately carved and painted shorebird with an incised signature on the bottom.
Original paint with light wear.

Condition

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Hudsonian Godwit, William Gibian (b. 1946)

Name: Hudsonian Godwit, William Gibian (b. 1946)
SKU: 130605277
Price: 1400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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Starting Price $50

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