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Richard Janson Early Pintail Hen

Richard "Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma, CA, c. 1925

Richard Janson – Early Pintail Hen – 2022
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$4,000
Sold Jul 2022at Copley, July 2022

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SpeciesPintailConfigHenSize15.25"ConditionExcellentPaintOriginal

The catalog record

Richard "Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma, CA, c. 1925 15 1/4 in. long

A good early pintail hen with Fresh Air's refined wing tip carving and lively two-tone feather paint. The head is turned slightly to the left. Excellent original paint with light gunning wear and a tight neck crack.

Comparable sales

The 5 most recent Richard Janson Pintails to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
15 Oct 2026—Original$450
15 Oct 2026—Repaint$180
10 Oct 2026——$252
Apr 2026ExcellentOriginal$9,600
Jan 2026——$300

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Richard Janson sales