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Outstanding Long-Tailed Drake Decoy by William Gibian (b. 1946)

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Outstanding Long-Tailed Drake Decoy by William Gibian (b. 1946)

Item Details

Description

Outstanding Long-Tailed Drake
William Gibian (b. 1946)
Onancock, VA, c. 2000
22 1/2 in. long

A long-tailed duck with elegant wing-tip carving. Bears a "GIBIAN" incised signature and his business card on the underside.
Original paint with light wear and minor sap bleed under paint on end grain. Reset tail with minimal touch-up.

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.

Dimensions

22.5 in

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Outstanding Long-Tailed Drake Decoy by William Gibian (b. 1946)

Name: Outstanding Long-Tailed Drake Decoy by William Gibian (b. 1946)
SKU: 169882148
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,800 - $2,400

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Starting Price $900

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