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Richard Janson Canvasback Drake
Richard "Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma Creek, CA, c. 1930
$2,645
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $1,500–$2,500over estimate
Sold Jul 2013at Copley, July 2013
SpeciesCanvasbackConfigDrakePaintOriginal
The catalog record
Richard "Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951) Sonoma Creek, CA, c. 1930 A Pacific Flyway diving duck decoy with a rear keel, glass eyes, carved bill detail, and layered primaries. Original paint with very light gunning wear.
Provenance: Jack Meyer Collection Mark R. Mahoney Collection
Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast," Davis, CA, 1986, pp. 144-151, similar decoys illustrated.
Provenance
Jack Meyer Collection Mark R. Mahoney 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 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Richard Janson sales