Richard Janson Rare Mallard Pair

Richard "Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma, CA, c. 1930 16 1/2 in. long

A mallard pair with raised wing tips and incised tail feather detail. The hen has the rare construction of having been hollowed from the breast. The male bears an incised "J0603963-CA" inscription on the underside. Both are in original paint with moderate gunning wear and some touch-up. Drake has tight reset neck crack and a replaced tail. Hen has some traces of overpaint.

Provenance: Private Collection, Washington State

Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 147, related carvings illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, Washington State