Jack Coutu Sold at Auction Prices

Sculptor, Engraver, Elfenbeinschnitzer, Etcher, copperplate engraver, b. 1924 - d. 2017

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        • Jack Coutu (1924-2017) Etching, Sulphur Breasted Toucan, Signed
          Dec. 21, 2024

          Jack Coutu (1924-2017) Etching, Sulphur Breasted Toucan, Signed

          Est: $200 - $800

          Etching Titled Sulphur Breasted Toucan. Signed bottom right Numbered 47/200. Sight size 23" x 31"

          Lion and Unicorn
        • Jack Coutu (England 1924) Etching Sulphur Breasted Toucan, signed
          Sep. 18, 2024

          Jack Coutu (England 1924) Etching Sulphur Breasted Toucan, signed

          Est: $200 - $400

          Etching titled Sulphur Breasted Toucan. Signed lower right numbered 31/200. Year 1970 Sight size 23" x 31".

          Lion and Unicorn
        • Jack Coutu (1924-2017) Etching, Sulphur Breasted Toucan, Signed
          Aug. 04, 2024

          Jack Coutu (1924-2017) Etching, Sulphur Breasted Toucan, Signed

          Est: $200 - $800

          Etching Titled Sulphur Breasted Toucan. Signed bottom right Numbered 47/200. Sight size 23" x 31"

          Lion and Unicorn
        • Jack Coutu (1924-2017) Etching, Sulphur Breasted Toucan, Signed
          Jun. 12, 2024

          Jack Coutu (1924-2017) Etching, Sulphur Breasted Toucan, Signed

          Est: $200 - $800

          Etching Titled Sulphur Breasted Toucan. Signed bottom right Numbered 47/200. Sight size 23" x 31"

          Lion and Unicorn
        • Jack Coutu (1924-2017) Etching, Sulphur Breasted Toucan, Signed
          Mar. 21, 2024

          Jack Coutu (1924-2017) Etching, Sulphur Breasted Toucan, Signed

          Est: $200 - $800

          Etching Titled Sulphur Breasted Toucan. Signed bottom right Numbered 47/200. Sight size 23" x 31"

          Lion and Unicorn
        • Jack Coutu (1924 -), Etching, Sulphur Breasted Toucan, signed
          Jan. 30, 2024

          Jack Coutu (1924 -), Etching, Sulphur Breasted Toucan, signed

          Est: $200 - $800

          Etching titled Sulphur Breasted Toucan. Signed bottom right numbered 54/200. Sight size 23" x 31"

          Lion and Unicorn
        • Jack Coutu, United Kingdom (1924-1917) Lithograph
          May. 24, 2023

          Jack Coutu, United Kingdom (1924-1917) Lithograph

          Est: $200 - $400

          Jack Coutu, United Kingdom (b. 1924-1917) Color lithograph "Fluorescent Form" Numbered 29/50, tilted, signed and date '66 in pencil lower margin. Measures 27-1/2" x 16", frame measures 38" x 25-1/2". Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Domestic Shipping: Third party Condition: Good Condition, Light toning.

          Kodner Galleries
        • § Jack Coutu ARE, ARCA (1924-2017)
          Oct. 27, 2022

          § Jack Coutu ARE, ARCA (1924-2017)

          Est: £80 - £120

          § Jack Coutu ARE, ARCA (1924-2017) A group of three unframed prints, to include: Jungle, signed and dated 'Coutu. 65' (lower right), numbered 1/50, etching, 53 x 74cm; Witches Moon, signed and dated 'Coutu. 64' (lower right), numbered 45/50, etching and aquatint, 46 x 65.5cm; and Red Monolith, signed and dated 'Coutu. 64' (lower right), numbered 47/50, etching and aquatint, 66.5 x 48cm

          Cheffins
        • Jack Coutu (b 1924)
          Sep. 10, 2020

          Jack Coutu (b 1924)

          Est: £40 - £60

          Jack Coutu (b 1924) - Artists proof X Sulfur breasted toucan, edition 200, pencil signed to margin and dated '69

          Andrew Smith & Son
        • Jack Coutu (b 1924)
          Jun. 25, 2020

          Jack Coutu (b 1924)

          Est: £50 - £100

          Jack Coutu (b 1924) - Artists proof X Sulfur breasted toucan, edition 200, pencil signed to margin and dated '69

          Andrew Smith & Son
        • Jack Coutu (b 1924)
          Jun. 25, 2020

          Jack Coutu (b 1924)

          Est: £50 - £100

          Jack Coutu (b 1924) - 'Barn Owls', final colour state proof aquatint, pencil signed to lower right margin and dated '77, 59 x 46 cm

          Andrew Smith & Son
        • Jack Coutu (b 1924)
          Jun. 25, 2020

          Jack Coutu (b 1924)

          Est: £50 - £100

          Jack Coutu (b 1924) - 'Snowy Owl', limited edition 48/100 aquatint, signed lower right and dated '73, 69 x 52 cm

          Andrew Smith & Son
        • Jack Coutu (b 1924)
          Jun. 25, 2020

          Jack Coutu (b 1924)

          Est: £50 - £100

          Jack Coutu (b 1924) - 'Spectacled owl', trial colour state I aquatint, signed lower right and dated '68, 47 x 35 cm

          Andrew Smith & Son
        • Raymond John Coutu (1924-2017) British. "Winter Hare", Etching, Signed and Dated '83, and Inscribed 'A.P. V', 6.75" x 4.5".
          Sep. 04, 2019

          Raymond John Coutu (1924-2017) British. "Winter Hare", Etching, Signed and Dated '83, and Inscribed 'A.P. V', 6.75" x 4.5".

          Est: £40 - £60

          Raymond John Coutu (1924-2017) British. "Winter Hare", Etching, Signed and Dated '83, and Inscribed 'A.P. V', 6.75" x 4.5".

          John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
        • Two boxwood netsuke of a hatching bird and a fox with cubs By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved November 1978, the second carved October 1973
          May. 16, 2019

          Two boxwood netsuke of a hatching bird and a fox with cubs By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved November 1978, the second carved October 1973

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          Two boxwood netsuke of a hatching bird and a fox with cubs By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved November 1978, the second carved October 1973The first a small bird levering itself out of its speckled egg, a silver feather applied at the back with a loop cord attachment, the eyes inlaid in amber and gold leaf, signed on a silver tablet JC, 5cm (2in) long; the second a seated fox, leaning forward, protecting two cubs beneath its jaw, the eyes inlaid in red glass, signed on a silver tablet JC, 6cm (2 3/8in) long. (2). Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference cards, the first (no.69) stating: 'The photograph (on the card) looks rather curious with the egg standing on end. Its natural position would be on its side. Since I had to use photographs and my knowledge of young birds I cannot verify the authenticity of this piece though it has certain aspects which I like. I don't like the glare of the silver eyes and am trying to tone them down. October 1994. Removed the silver eyes and replaced them with amber eyes backed with goldleaf[sic]. Also coloured the silver leaf on underside with ammonium sulphide. The colour is now blue and copper, but will it last!'The second (no.33) stating: 'One of my favourite pieces in spite of its size, more in the nature of an okimono. Probably the most time consuming piece I have carved and perhaps rather a "frontal view" piece with various imperfections but worth the effort. It was taken from a photograph taken at night and the red eyes seemed appropriate.'

          Bonhams
        • A Wood netsuke of a seal and pup By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved April 1994 (no.237)
          May. 16, 2019

          A Wood netsuke of a seal and pup By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved April 1994 (no.237)

          Est: £800 - £1,000

          A Wood netsuke of a seal and pup By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved April 1994 (no.237) The adult and pup curled around each other, forming a compact composition in effectively stained wood, the eyes inlaid in horn; signed on a silver tablet JC. 6.7cm (2 5/8in) long. (2). Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference card (no.237), on which he modestly states: 'This one seemed to work as I had intended. I have not quite made up my mind about it! I find it rather boring and slug like, which is what I expected in the first place. Perhaps it lacks "inspiration". It is also rather large as usual. I reserve judgement! The colour photo is all brown. A bad batch this time!'

          Bonhams
        • Two boxwood netsuke of a wildcat and a fawn By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved September 1988, the second carved April 1997
          May. 16, 2019

          Two boxwood netsuke of a wildcat and a fawn By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved September 1988, the second carved April 1997

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          Two boxwood netsuke of a wildcat and a fawn By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved September 1988, the second carved April 1997The first of a seated wildcat, its head turned to the right and one forepaw resting on a captured bird, the eyes inlaid in horn and tortoiseshell, signed on a silver tablet JC, 4.4cm (1¾in) long; the second a fallow deer fawn lying on a bed of maple leaves, its head turned back to the left, forming a compact composition, the eyes inlaid in horn, signed on a silver tablet JC, 6cm (2 3/8in) long. (4). Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference cards, the first (no.151) states: 'One of my best carvings yet. A good piece of boxwood has given it a beautiful colour. The design has worked out very well, even the eyes. The bird is a reed bunting and the wood has polished well and should take a good patina with time.' The second card (no.269) states: 'I placed the fawn on a bed of leave[sic] to create extra interest. It turned out rather large once again but felt right. It may suit a sumo-wrestler but would look ridiculous on a small inro. It has some good points. Perhaps it needs a little wear and time to soften it.'

          Bonhams
        • A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved August 1992
          May. 16, 2019

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved August 1992

          Est: £800 - £1,000

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved August 1992Carved in relief with a fast-swimming river otter, its eyes inlaid in horn, the reverse with a fish leaping from swirling water, the broad end plugged with bone; signed on a silver tablet JC. 10.7cm (4¼in) long. (2). Published: Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, vol.15, no.4, p.43, no.11.Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference card (no.218), on which he states: 'I partially designed this about two years ago and discarded it as too similar to others I have already carved. However it would not go away! So I carved it, and even feel it has worked quite well. At least it is better than the drawing (on the card) and needed a lot of careful decisions rather than long carving. When I saw the photograph (on the card) some months later it has a subtlty[sic] I had not fully realised. I now think it has worked very well.'

          Bonhams
        • A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved July 1994
          May. 16, 2019

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved July 1994

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved July 1994Carved in relief with a pouncing tiger, clutching a branch of inlaid silver bamboo leaves in its mouth, the reverse stippled, the broad end plugged with ebony; signed in a silver tablet JC. 10.3cm (4 1/8in) long. (2). Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference card (no.239), on which he states: 'This was a smallish tusk, but reasonably thick and allowed fairly deep carving at the open end. However, halfway through the carving it developed a split about an inch long down the centre. Instead of scrapping it I covered the crack with a piece of silver bamboo, hence the curious subject matter! I feel that the piece is rather full and overworked, as usual, but this is inevitable. One day I will do a simple subject with only a small amount of carving. The colour of the print (on the card) does not help. Everything looks brown.'

          Bonhams
        • Ф Two boxwood netsuke of a leaping frog and a fish By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved in August 1993, the second carved May 1980
          May. 16, 2019

          Ф Two boxwood netsuke of a leaping frog and a fish By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved in August 1993, the second carved May 1980

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          Two boxwood netsuke of a leaping frog and a fish By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved in August 1993, the second carved May 1980The first a frog with outstretched legs, its arms folding over its chest forming the himotoshi, the eyes inlaid in horn, signed on a silver tablet JC, 11.3cm (4 3/8in) long; the second a fish of stained boxwood, its mouth open to reveal a set of sharp teeth, one eye left open to form the himotoshi with the gill, the other eye inlaid in ivory, mother-of-pearl, and tortoiseshell, the teeth of stag-antler added at a later date, signed on a silver tablet JC, 7.5cm (2 7/8in) long. (4). Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference cards, the first (no.231) stating: 'I enjoy the form of a sashi netsuke. This particular frog should have had his hands down when in the leaping position, but "Artistic Licence" enabled me to put them up to make a suitable sashi form and at the same time provided a himotoshi as well. It should take a nice patina with time! It is not as all over brown as the bad colour print makes it.'The second (no.79) stating: 'This "elderly" fish was found on a beach at Mousehole in Cornwall. He lacks one eye which made a suitable himotoshi!, and smelt strong enough to ensure that my sketch of him (on the card) was as brief as was necessary to obtain enough information for a carving. The stain is rubbed away on his lower body to give a slight colour change. He received a new set of deerhorn dentures in December 1990 in time for Christmas.' The card erroneously states at the top that the dentures are made of ivory.

          Bonhams
        • A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved August 1996
          May. 16, 2019

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved August 1996

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved August 1996Carved in sunk relief with a mountain hare resting in a burrow in the snow, the burrow probably stained with ink, the broad end plugged with stained wood, the leaves engraved and inlaid in silver, the rabbit's eye inlaid in horn; signed on a silver tablet JC. 10.8cm (4¼in) long. (2). Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference card (no.262), on which he modestly states: 'This was based on a mountain hare in a "snow hole". Not very obvious and I was not happy with the side view I finished up with. I had intended a high 3/4 frontal view. It also got heavier and more tonal than I had intended but it is a little different from previous carvings.'

          Bonhams
        • A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved June 1990
          May. 16, 2019

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved June 1990

          Est: £1,200 - £1,500

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved June 1990Carved in relief with a squirrel reaching to grab a pinecone, a pine branch trailing on to the reverse, the squirrel's eye inlaid in horn and tortoiseshell, its tail trailing to the right over an inlaid silver moth, the broad end plugged with boxwood carved with pine bark; signed on a silver tablet JC. 12.7cm (5in) long. (2). Published: Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, vol.15, no.4, p.42, no.8.Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference card (no.181), on which he states: 'A good large tusk in nice condition. I was quite pleased with the result, but find it rather heavy and very "full". I liked the contrast of the branch on the back and also the silver moth. Perhaps there is a tendency for me to use a similar design on every boar tusk on account of its shape. A point to be watched.'

          Bonhams
        • A large boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved April 1977
          May. 16, 2019

          A large boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved April 1977

          Est: £1,200 - £1,500

          A large boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved April 1977Carved in relief with a bat flying to the left, branches of ivy to the right, the bat's eye inlaid in silver, the broad end plugged with ebony and carved with ivy; signed on a silver tablet JC. 13.5cm (5¼in) long. (2). Published: Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, vol.15, no.4, p.34, no.22.ExhibitedContrasting Styles, Quaglino's, London, 25-30 May 1980, p.49, no.107.Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference card (no.56), on which he states: 'Very fine solid tusk which cracked at its base. The crack was used to decide the direction of the ivy leaves. My best tusk carving to date. Shown at the "Contrasting Styles" exhibition at Quaglinos London in May 1980.'

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        • A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved January 1993
          May. 16, 2019

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved January 1993

          Est: £800 - £1,000

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved January 1993Carved in low relief with a silk moth clambering over a coccoon, the ground partially stippled, the eyes inlaid in horn, the broad end plugged with boxwood; signed on a silver tablet JC. 11.1cm (4 3/8in) long. (2). Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference card (no.224), on which he states: 'This one worked reasonably well but I feel it is a little dull and un-inspired. The moth might have been a better shape. Perhaps a tusk was not the best setting for it, the colour is quite pleasant.'

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        • Two stag-antler netsuke of a werewolf and a dragonfish By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved August 1999, the second carved June 1992
          May. 16, 2019

          Two stag-antler netsuke of a werewolf and a dragonfish By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved August 1999, the second carved June 1992

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          Two stag-antler netsuke of a werewolf and a dragonfish By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved August 1999, the second carved June 1992The first a werewolf standing, snarling while drawing out its robe with one hand, its feet overlapping, the antler stippled for effect, the eyes inlaid in horn, signed on a silver tablet JC, 15.6cm (6 1/8in) long; the second a dragonfish swimming with raised head and curled tail, the eyes inlaid in horn backed by foil, signed on a silver tablet JC, 15.2cm (6in) long. (4). Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference cards, the first (no.294) stating: 'A rather large and strange sashi-netsuke. I did some doodles in the general shape of the pieces of antler, mostly on a figure theme but they all seemed rather boring. I then came upon a Werewolf item and drew the head. The hands seemed to have little legendary significance but the tension created the feeling I wanted so I carved it. Dare I say I was pleased with it? He even stands up! Deer antler takes a beautiful colour and polish and to me has more colour-expression than ivory. Even its limitations help with the expression of the idea.'The second (no.215) stating: 'The deerhorn has a nice colour, the scales look rather coarse, the material is difficult to cut cleanly but perhaps the blame is mine. The eyes are either horn or blond tortoiseshell I think, though they look more like amber. My memory fails me!'

          Bonhams
        • A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved April/May 2006
          May. 16, 2019

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved April/May 2006

          Est: £800 - £1,000

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved April/May 2006Carved in relief, a squirrel leaping with its forelegs outstretched, reaching for a pinecone as flames begin to consume its lower body, its eye inlaid in horn, the broad end plugged with ebony; signed with a silver tablet JC. 9.5cm (3¾in) long. (2). Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference card (no.326), on which he states: 'My last boars[sic] tusk and a very thin one. I succeeded in cleaning one surface completely without breaking right through but had to use low relief work for safety. The idea of a woodland in flames is not too clear but gives a little more vitality to the plug end. The eye could have been brighter but looks better in different lights.'

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        • A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved February/March 1998
          May. 16, 2019

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved February/March 1998

          Est: £800 - £1,000

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved February/March 1998Carved in relief, the tusk forming the leaf, the buff-tip moth laying a cluster of eggs on the leaf, the eggs inlaid in dark horn; signed on a silver tablet JC. 11cm (4 3/8in) long. (2). Published: Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, vol.15, no.4, p.42, no.7.Sold with Jack Coutu's reference card (no.141), on which he states: 'The print (on the card) is not as clear as it might be. I enjoyed the carving of this one and exploited the tusk shape to form a leaf, instead of simply using the tusk shape as a background. The eggs were the tricky piece both to carve and inlay.'

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        • A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved March 2002
          May. 16, 2019

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved March 2002

          Est: £800 - £1,000

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved March 2002Carved in relief with a vampire bat, a cluster of mushrooms to its left, the reverse engraved with grasses, the broad end plugged with a stippled black lacquered plug; signed on a silver tablet JC. 11.6cm (4 5/8in) long. (2). Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference card (no.310), on which he modestly states: 'Another bat. Not too exciting and rather a struggle. Life is catching up!'

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        • Two stag-antler netsuke of a monkey and a fish By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved June 1993, the second carved August 1994
          May. 16, 2019

          Two stag-antler netsuke of a monkey and a fish By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved June 1993, the second carved August 1994

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          Two stag-antler netsuke of a monkey and a fish By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, the first carved June 1993, the second carved August 1994The first a monkey seated on its haunches, one arm extending out, with clenched fist for holding the inro cord, the eyes inlaid in horn, signed on an inlaid silver tablet JC; the second a coelacanth shown swimming, its mouth open and its tail thrashing in the water, one fin forming the himotoshi, the eyes inlaid in mother-of-pearl, signed on a silver tablet JC. The monkey: 8cm (3 1/8in) long; the fish: 8.4cm (3¼in) long. (4). Published: Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal, vol.15, no.4, p.39, no.38.Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference cards, the first (no.228) stating: 'Like the last one, this is also an eccentric shape designed within the limitations of the material. I find I am more and more attracted to the abstract quality of the form rather than merely allowing the subject to dictate it. It does not always result in a compact netsuke but the result is more satisfactory to me! The cord can be passed through both hands if necessary so it can hang at different angles.'The second (no.241) stating: 'This was a straightforward carving of the "ancient fish!" The deerhorn seemed a suitable material for the task and is a good material to work if you can avoid the problems of the soft core. It has a good "tactile" quality and I was quite pleased with the result. I thought I was using pearls for the eyes, but when polished the surface reveals M.O.P. [mother-of-pearl] instead! However they work quite nicely even if they are rather prominent. It helps the rather "old brutish character".'

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        • A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved February/March 2008
          May. 16, 2019

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved February/March 2008

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved February/March 2008Carved in relief, a dragonfly emerging from its larval shell by a river, its eyes inlaid in pale horn, the broad end plugged with ebony; signed on a silver tablet JC. 12cm (4¾in) long. (2). Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference card (no.329), on which he states: 'A somewhat overfilled piece and perhaps not as fine as some earlier work. However it has a certain vitality and I have done worse! It is a favourite subject of mine and I carved it as an ivory and ebony netsuke in 1976. No.54.'

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        • A large boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved November 1973
          May. 16, 2019

          A large boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved November 1973

          Est: £1,200 - £1,500

          A large boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved November 1973Carved in low relief with an owl, a fleeing rat and the owl's eyes inlaid in silver, the broad end plugged with ebony; inscribed on the back Carved by Jack Coutu in the Autumn of 1973 at Farnham, Surrey, England, signed on a silver tablet JC. 12.3cm (4 5/8in) long. (2). Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference card (no.34), on which he states: 'My second tusk carving and my first attempt to use silver. The idea of a hunting owl came from a vaguely remembered design of a ghost on a tsuba, where the head melted into the background. On the reverse side is engraved "Carved by Jack Coutu in the autumn of 1973 at Farnham in Surrey, England". Not up to Iwami style!' A typically modest remark!

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        • A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved February 2000
          May. 16, 2019

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved February 2000

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          A boar-tusk netsuke By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved February 2000Carved in relief, a pair of wood ducks floating in the water, one parent rushing towards the nest, their ducklings threatened by a weasel on the boxwood plug at the broad end; signed on a silver tablet JC. 12.2cm (4¾in) long. (2). Sold together with Jack Coutu's reference card (no.298), on which he states: 'I put a large boxwood plug on this one intending to cut it off later. I then decided to use it full scale and redesigned the idea to suit it. It makes a larger netsuke, but more interesting. A very busy design! Nice colour. I rather like it at the moment.'

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        • Jack Coutu (1924-2017) A wood netsuke of a hatchling bird, circa 1970
          Mar. 20, 2019

          Jack Coutu (1924-2017) A wood netsuke of a hatchling bird, circa 1970

          Est: $2,000 - $3,000

          Jack Coutu (1924-2017) A wood netsuke of a hatchling bird, circa 1970Intricately carved as a newly hatched bird with its wings and legs tucked close to its body, its head turned to the right, the feather details highlighted in dark stain, signed on a silver plaque JC 3in (7.6cm) long

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        • Jack Coutu (1924 - 2017), bird, bee & butterfly ceramic bowl, signed R. J. Coutu, Farnham Surrey and dated 1955, 25 cm diameter.
          Jan. 17, 2019

          Jack Coutu (1924 - 2017), bird, bee & butterfly ceramic bowl, signed R. J. Coutu, Farnham Surrey and dated 1955, 25 cm diameter.

          Est: £200 - £300

          Jack Coutu (1924 - 2017), bird, bee & butterfly ceramic bowl, signed R. J. Coutu, Farnham Surrey and dated 1955, 25 cm diameter.

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        • Raymond John Coutu, b. 1924, 'Barred Owl', artist'
          Nov. 29, 2018

          Raymond John Coutu, b. 1924, 'Barred Owl', artist'

          Est: £80 - £120

          Raymond John Coutu, b. 1924, 'Barred Owl', artist's proof XXI, signed and dated '70, 19cm x 12.5cm,. CONDITION:

          Ewbank's
        • Raymond John Coutu, b. 1924, 'Tawny Owl', artist's
          Nov. 29, 2018

          Raymond John Coutu, b. 1924, 'Tawny Owl', artist's

          Est: £80 - £120

          Raymond John Coutu, b. 1924, 'Tawny Owl', artist's proof XVI, signed and dated '71, 19cm x 13cm,. CONDITION:

          Ewbank's
        • A LARGE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF THE HUNTER, THE DOVE AND THE BEE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017)
          Nov. 08, 2018

          A LARGE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF THE HUNTER, THE DOVE AND THE BEE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017)

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          A LARGE BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF THE HUNTER, THE DOVE AND THE BEE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in October 1996 Standing leaning to one side and holding the struggling bird as the large insect alights on his cheek, the wood stained and the eyes inlaid with dark horn, signed on a silver tablet JC. 11.6cm (4 5/8in) high. (2).

          Bonhams
        • A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A WILDCAT By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in January
          Nov. 08, 2018

          A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A WILDCAT By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in January

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A WILDCAT By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in January 1995 Standing, its head turned to the right, its feet together and its tail passing over the right flank to form the himotoshi, the wood lightly stained and the eyes inlaid with dark horn and tortoiseshell, signed on a silver tablet JC. 5.6cm (2¼in) high. (2).

          Bonhams
        • A BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in October 1991 (no.20
          Nov. 08, 2018

          A BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in October 1991 (no.20

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          A BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in October 1991 (no.202) Carved in relief with fledglings perched on a branch, their eyes inlaid with dark horn and a silver rose inlaid to one end, the broad end plugged with ebony; signed on a silver tablet JC. 11cm (4 3/8in) long. (2).

          Bonhams
        • A LARGE BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in August 1984 C
          Nov. 08, 2018

          A LARGE BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in August 1984 C

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          A LARGE BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in August 1984 Carved in low relief with a heron stalking a frog, the eyes inlaid with dark horn and the broad end plugged with ebony; signed on a silver tablet JC. 12.7cm (5in) long. (2).

          Bonhams
        • A LARGE BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in January 1984
          Nov. 08, 2018

          A LARGE BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in January 1984

          Est: £1,200 - £1,500

          A LARGE BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in January 1984 Carved in low relief with a mermaid swimming and reaching out to catch a cuttlefish, the eyes inlaid with dark horn and the broad end plugged with ebony; signed on a silver tablet JC. 16.2cm (6 3/8in) long. (2).

          Bonhams
        • A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A WILD BOAR By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in Januar
          Nov. 08, 2018

          A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A WILD BOAR By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in Januar

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A WILD BOAR By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in January 1980 Seated, facing ahead and with its forelegs bent as it prepares to rise, the wood dark stained and the eye pupils inlaid with dark horn; signed on a silver tablet JC. 5.9cm (2 3/8in). (2).

          Bonhams
        • A BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in September 1975 Carv
          Nov. 08, 2018

          A BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in September 1975 Carv

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          A BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in September 1975 Carved in low and high relief with a dragonfly hovering over reeds, the broad end plugged with boxwood; signed on a silver tablet JC. 11.cm (4 3/8in) long. (2).

          Bonhams
        • A LARGE BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in November 1988
          Nov. 08, 2018

          A LARGE BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in November 1988

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          A LARGE BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in November 1988 Carved in low relief with a young bird on a branch, with silver inlaid blossom and the one visible eye inlaid with dark horn, an ebony plug at the broad end; signed on a silver tablet JC. 12.8cm (5in) long. (2).

          Bonhams
        • A BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in January 1995 Carved
          Nov. 08, 2018

          A BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in January 1995 Carved

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          A BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in January 1995 Carved in low relief with the ghost of a woman rising from a vapour cloud, her eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl and the broad end plugged with boxwood; signed on a silver tablet JC. 12.4cm (4 7/8in). (2).

          Bonhams
        • A LARGE BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in October 1982
          Nov. 08, 2018

          A LARGE BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in October 1982

          Est: £1,000 - £1,500

          A LARGE BOAR-TUSK NETSUKE By Jack Coutu (1924-2017), English, carved in October 1982 Carved in low relief with a powerful design of a hunting badger stalking a fleeing bird, on a partially stippled ground, the one visible eye with an inlaid dark horn pupil, the broad end plugged with ebony and embellished with a silver moon; signed on a silver tablet JC. 16.6cm (6½in) long. (2).

          Bonhams
        • Raymond John (Jack) Coutu (British b.1924), carved
          Jul. 26, 2018

          Raymond John (Jack) Coutu (British b.1924), carved

          Est: £300 - £500

          Raymond John (Jack) Coutu (British b.1924), carved stone sculpture of Abraham and Isaac, on wooden plinth bearing copper plaque dated 1950, 65.5cm high including plinth. Loose on base. Pitting, small chips to corners and marks where it had been laid flat on back. No significant damage seen.

          Ewbank's
        • JACK COUTU (AMERICAN, B. 1924)
          Jul. 21, 2018

          JACK COUTU (AMERICAN, B. 1924)

          Est: $100 - $500

          JACK COUTU (AMERICAN, B. 1924) Fungoid Colored engraving on paper, artist proof, signed and dated '64 lower right. Multi-colored textured print. Image: 27"h. 17.25"w.

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