Richard Janson Canvasback Drake
"Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma Creek, CA
The catalog record
"Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma Creek, CA 15 3/4 in. long
Original paint with working wash of white overpaint mostly on underside and skeg.
Provenance: Jack Meyer Collection, Sonoma, California Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 120, related carvings illustrated. Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 144, related carvings illustrated.
Provenance
Jack Meyer Collection, Sonoma, California Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Richard Janson Canvasbacks to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | — | Original | $1,200 |
| Apr 2025 | — | — | $3,300 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $960 |
| Feb 2025 | — | — | $2,640 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $4,200 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Richard Janson sales