Richard Janson Outstanding Canvasback Hen
"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 16 in. long
This decoy with its original skeg hails from the collection of Jack Meyer, a friend of August Sebastiani. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, a paint drip by each eye, working wash of protective white overpaint on the underside.
Provenance: Jack Meyer Collection, Sonoma, California Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 120, related carvings illustrated. Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 145, related carvings illustrated.
Provenance
Jack Meyer Collection, Sonoma, California 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 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Richard Janson sales