Solid carved redwood pintail hen by Richard “Fresh Air Dick” Janson (Sonoma, CA) ca. 1920-1930. This example is in good and all original paint. Measures approximately 17” in length. A fine example in all regards. This exact decoy is pictured on page 108 and 118 of Richard “Fresh Air Dick” Janson by Wallace Lourdeaux. Note the paint wear to the front of the breast and several small areas of discoloration.
Solid carved redwood pintail hen by Richard “Fresh Air Dick” Janson (Sonoma, CA) ca. 1920-1930. This example is in good and all original paint. Measures approximately 17” in length. A fine example in all regards. This exact decoy is pictured on page 108 and 118 of Richard “Fresh Air Dick” Janson by Wallace Lourdeaux. Note the paint wear to the front of the breast and several small areas of discoloration.