Richard Janson Pintail Pair
"Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma Creek, CA, c. 1930
The catalog record
"Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma Creek, CA, c. 1930 18 in. long
This rigmate pair shows Janson's iconic form and the hen has excellent two-tone feathering. Original paint with even gunning wear and Suisun Marsh type discoloration below waterline. Drake has neck crack and hen has loss at tail tip.
Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 108, related carvings illustrated. Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 148, related carvings illustrated.
Provenance
Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Richard Janson Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Original | $450 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | — | Repaint | $180 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | — | — | $252 |
| Apr 2026 | Excellent | Original | $9,600 |
| Jan 2026 | — | — | $300 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Richard Janson sales