Richard "Fresh Air Dick" Janson (CA, 1872-1951), Pintail

Sonoma, California, circa 1930, carved and painted wood, glass eyes.

Length 17.25 in.

Janson is often regarded as the West Coast's most important decoy maker. Through Duckhorn Vineyard's well known Decoy brand of wine, Janson's pintail has become possibly the world's most recognized decoy.

Old gunning paint, working repair to the neck.