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Early Pintail Decoy by "Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951)

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Early Pintail Decoy by "Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951)

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Description

Early Pintail
"Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951)
Sonoma Creek, CA, c. 1920
16 1/2 in. long

A great early form with a pronounced breast.
A good portion of the paint is professionally restored.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection

Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,? Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 107, related carving illustrated.

Condition

Please email condition report requests to colin@copleyart.com. Any condition statement given is a courtesy to customers, Copley will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.

Dimensions

16.5 in

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Early Pintail Decoy by "Fresh Air Dick" Janson (1872-1951)

Name: Early Pintail Decoy by \"Fresh Air Dick\" Janson (1872-1951)
SKU: 169930200
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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Starting Price $500

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