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Spotted Sandpiper by William Gibian (b. 1946)

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Spotted Sandpiper by William Gibian (b. 1946)

Item Details

Description

Spotted Sandpiper
William Gibian (b. 1946)
Onancock, VA, c. 2000
8 in. long

This special-order carving is signed by the maker with an incised signature on the bottom.
Original paint with some wear.

Provenance: Saltonstall Collection

Condition

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Dimensions

8 in

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Spotted Sandpiper by William Gibian (b. 1946)

Name: Spotted Sandpiper by William Gibian (b. 1946)
SKU: 169882153
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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