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Richard Janson Early Canvasback
"Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma, CA, c. 1910
SpeciesCanvasbackSize15"PaintRepaint
The catalog record
"Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma, CA, c. 1910 15 in. long An early carving by the Pacific Coast's premier carver showing Janson's thin raised wing-tip carving and no aft-keel. In repaint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Literature: Wallace Lourdeaux, "Richard 'Fresh Air Dick' Janson," 2019, pp. 84-89, related examples illustrated.
Provenance
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 |
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