A super early solid carved redwood canvasback drake by Richard “Fresh Air Dick” Janson (Sonoma, CA) ca. 1905-1910. From the collection of Wallace Lourdeaux, author of Richard “Fresh Air Dick” Janson. This example is pictured in the group photos within this excellent reference on California’s most influential early decoy maker. Very fine restored paint by the late artist Don Brewer. Measures just over 14.5” in length. Note the tight neck crack.
A super early solid carved redwood canvasback drake by Richard “Fresh Air Dick” Janson (Sonoma, CA) ca. 1905-1910. From the collection of Wallace Lourdeaux, author of Richard “Fresh Air Dick” Janson. This example is pictured in the group photos within this excellent reference on California’s most influential early decoy maker. Very fine restored paint by the late artist Don Brewer. Measures just over 14.5” in length. Note the tight neck crack.