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Early Canvasback Decoy

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Description

Early Canvasback
"Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951)
Sonoma, CA, c. 1910
15 in. long

An early carving by the Pacific Coast's premier carver showing Janson's thin raised wing-tip carving and no aft-keel.
In repaint with light gunning wear.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection

Literature: Wallace Lourdeaux, "Richard 'Fresh Air Dick' Janson," 2019, pp. 84-89, related examples illustrated.

Condition

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Early Canvasback Decoy

Name: Early Canvasback Decoy
SKU: 144123491
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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