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Richard Janson Canvasback
Richard "Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma Creek, CA, c. 1940
$2,760
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold Jul 2023at Copley, July 2023
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigDrakeSize15.5"PaintOriginal
The catalog record
Richard "Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma Creek, CA, c. 1940 15 1/2 in. long
This canvasback drake bears raised-wing detail, and Janson's signature skeg under the tail. Original paint with even gunning wear and touch-up to a tight age line in neck.
Provenance:
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