Jonathan Couch Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Jonathan Couch Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 10, 2024
JONATHAN COUCH Polperro, United Kingdom (1789) / Polperro (1870) "Fishes"
Est: €225 - €300
"Fishes" 4 hand-colored engravings - Allis Shad (Alosa alosa or vulgaris) -Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) - Alpine Char (Salmo alpinus or Salvelinues) -Lake Trout (Lake trout) For his work: “A History of the Fishes, London, 1865. Measurements: Frame: 14.5 x 23 cm each
Ansorena
Apr. 10, 2024
JONATHAN COUCH Polperro, United Kingdom (1789) / Polperro (1870) "Fishes"
Est: €225 - €300
"Fishes" 4 hand-colored engravings - Lochleven trout (Lake Leven trout) - Guiniad (Coregonus Lavaretus) - Salmon trout (Salmo trutta) For his work: “A History of the Fishes”, London, 1865. Measurements: Frame: 14.5 x 23 cm each
Ansorena
Apr. 10, 2024
JONATHAN COUCH Polperro, United Kingdom (1789) / Polperro (1870) "Fishes"
Est: €225 - €300
"Fishes" 4 hand-colored engravings - Grey's Char (Salmo grayi) - Herring (Clupea harengus) - Sardina Pilchardus (Clupea Pilchardus) - Dace (Cyprinus leuciscus) For his work: “A History of the Fishes”, London, 1865. Measurements: Frame: 14.5 x 23 cm each
Ansorena
Jun. 14, 2023
JONATHAN COUCH Polperro, United Kingdom (1789) / Polperro (1870) "Freshwater fish"
Est: €225 - €300
Four engravings In original hand-finished color, by Lydon, as drawn from the natural Couch,: “A History of the Fishes..” London 1865. * Goldfish "Goldfish", (Cyprinus auratus). China. * Leucisco doula. "Dobule", (Cyprinus dobula). * Common walleye. "Graining", (Leuciscus vulgaris). * Azurine, (Leuciscus caeruleus). Measurements: 15 x 25 cm each
Ansorena
May. 10, 2023
JONATHAN COUCH. Polperro, United Kingdom (1789) / Polperro (1870). "Fish"
Est: €150 - €200
Four hand-finished original color etchings, after a drawing by J. Couch for his work: "A History of the fiches", London, 1862-65. 15 x 25 cm each.
Ansorena
May. 10, 2023
Couch (Jonathan). A collection of 252 plates from "Fishes of the British Isles", 1867
Est: £150 - £200
Couch (Jonathan). A collection of 252 plates from "Fishes of the British Isles", 1867 * Couch (Jonathan). A collection of approximately 252 plates from "A History of the Fishes of the British Isles", 1867, 252 coloured plates (complete), disbound but retaining the four title pages, each plate approximately 250 x 150 mm, good condition QTY: (252) NOTE: Sold as a collection of plates, not subject to return.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jul. 10, 2022
JONATHAN COUCH - SEVEN (7) ORIINAL LITHOGRAPHS OF FISH - 1877
Est: $100 - $120
SEVEN (7) ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHS OF FISH BY JONATHAN COUCH C. 1877 : Genuine antique hand colored wood block engravings by Jonathan Couch. Jonathan Couch was a British naturalist whose principal work was done in ichthyology. These engravings are from A History of the Fishes of the British Islands circa 1877. In very good condition.
Beowulf Art and Books
May. 19, 2022
Fishes.- Couch (Jonathan) A History of the Fishes of the British Islands, 4 vol., first edition, 1862-5.
Est: £200 - £300
Fishes.- Couch (Jonathan) A History of the Fishes of the British Islands, 4 vol., first edition, 250 hand-coloured plates only (of 252, lacking plates 57 and 96), tissue-guards, contemporary ink gift inscriptions to front free endpapers, plate 120 and one gathering in vol. 4 working loose, the very occasional spot, a few hinges cracked but covers holding firm, original decorative cloth, gilt, lightly rubbed at joints and extremities, a few small spots of discolouration but bright copies overall, 8vo, 1862-5.
Forum Auctions - UK
Dec. 16, 2021
JONATHAN COUCH (1789 / 1870) "Fishes"
Est: €270 - €360
Six lithographs showing thirteen varieties of fish, taken from "A History of the fishes of the British Islands", London, 1865 - 1877. Coloured lithography. 13 x 23 cm.
Ansorena
May. 24, 2020
JONATHAN COUCH - FISH - SVEN (7) HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS - C.1877
Est: $60 - $80
SEVEN (7) ORIGINAL HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS OF FISH BY JONATHAN COUCH C. 1877 : Genuine antique hand colored wood block engravings by Jonathan Couch. Jonathan Couch was a British naturalist whose principal work was done in ichthyology. These engravings are from A History of the Fishes of the British Islands circa 1877. aPPROXIMATELY 9 1/2 X 6 INCHESSEVEN (7) ORIGINAL HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS OF FISH BY JONATHAN COUCH C. 1877 : Genuine antique hand colored wood block engravings by Jonathan Couch. Jonathan Couch was a British naturalist whose principal work was done in ichthyology. These engravings are from A History of the Fishes of the British Islands circa 1877.SEVEN (7) ORIGINAL HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS OF FISH BY JONATHAN COUCH C. 1877 : Genuine antique hand colored wood block engravings by Jonathan Couch. Jonathan Couch was a British naturalist whose principal work was done in ichthyology. These engravings are from A History of the Fishes of the British Islands circa 1877.SEVEN (7) ORIGINAL HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS OF FISH BY JONATHAN COUCH C. 1877 : Genuine antique hand colored wood block engravings by Jonathan Couch. Jonathan Couch was a British naturalist whose principal work was done in ichthyology. These engravings are from A History of the Fishes of the British Islands circa 1877.SEVEN (7) ORIGINAL HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS OF FISH BY JONATHAN COUCH C. 1877 : Genuine antique hand colored wood block engravings by Jonathan Couch. Jonathan Couch was a British naturalist whose principal work was done in ichthyology. These engravings are from A History of the Fishes of the British Islands circa 1877.SEVEN (7) ORIGINAL HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS OF FISH BY JONATHAN COUCH C. 1877 : Genuine antique hand colored wood block engravings by Jonathan Couch. Jonathan Couch was a British naturalist whose principal work was done in ichthyology. These engravings are from A History of the Fishes of the British Islands circa 1877.SEVEN (7) ORIGINAL HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS OF FISH BY JONATHAN COUCH C. 1877 : Genuine antique hand colored wood block engravings by Jonathan Couch. Jonathan Couch was a British naturalist whose principal work was done in ichthyology. These engravings are from A History of the Fishes of the British Islands circa 1877.SEVEN (7) ORIGINAL HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS OF FISH BY JONATHAN COUCH C. 1877 : Genuine antique hand colored wood block engravings by Jonathan Couch. Jonathan Couch was a British naturalist whose principal work was done in ichthyology. These engravings are from A History of the Fishes of the British Islands circa 1877.SEVEN (7) ORIGINAL HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS OF FISH BY JONATHAN COUCH C. 1877 : Genuine antique hand colored wood block engravings by Jonathan Couch. Jonathan Couch was a British naturalist whose principal work was done in ichthyology. These engravings are from A History of the Fishes of the British Islands circa 1877.SEVEN (7) ORIGINAL HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS OF FISH BY JONATHAN COUCH C. 1877 : Genuine antique hand colored wood block engravings by Jonathan Couch. Jonathan Couch was a British naturalist whose principal work was done in ichthyology. These engravings are from A History of the Fishes of the British Islands circa 1877. Approximately 9 1/2 x 6 inches.
Beowulf Art and Books
Aug. 22, 2019
Jonathan Couch Prints [Fish]
Est: $100 - $200
Fifty-three prints from 'A History of the Fishes of the British Islands' by Jonathan Couch (Vol. II, III, and IV), published London, 1864 and 1869. Included are the title pages from the three volumes, and Vol. III and IV content pages. All measure approximately 6-in. x 9-in. sheet size. Prints are in G/VG condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: C.D. Raymond & Son collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items. (18 @ A96 R6; 21 @ A96 R10; 14 @ A96 R12)
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Aug. 22, 2019
Jonathan Couch Lithographs [Fish]
Est: $50 - $100
Ten Jonathan Couch Lithographs from 'Fishes of the British Islands' circa 1860's to 1870's. Each measures 6-in. x 10-in. sheet size. All in G-VG/VG-EX condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: C.D. Raymond & Son collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items. (6 @ A96 R10; 3 @ A96 R12; 1 @ A96 R15).
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Aug. 22, 2019
Jonathan Couch Lithographs [Fish]
Est: $50 - $100
Ten Jonathan Couch Lithographs from 'Fishes of the British Islands' circa 1860's to 1870's. Each measures 6-in. x 10-in. sheet size. All in G-VG/VG-EX condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: C.D. Raymond & Son collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items. (10 @ A96 R12).
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Aug. 22, 2019
Jonathan Couch Lithographs [Fish]
Est: $50 - $100
Ten Jonathan Couch Lithographs from 'Fishes of the British Islands' circa 1860's to 1870's. Each measures 6-in. x 10-in. sheet size. All in G-VG/VG-EX condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: C.D. Raymond & Son collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items. (2 @ A96 R10; 1 @ A96 R12; 7 @ A96 R15).
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Oct. 13, 2016
Couch, Jonathan: A history of the fishes of the British Islands
Est: €500 - €800
Couch, Jonathan. A History of the Fishes of the British Islands. 4 Bände. Mit zahlreichen Textholzstichen und 252 kolorierten Holzstich-Tafeln. 25 x 16 cm. Blaues reich blindgeprägtes Leinen d. Z. (Goldprägung abgerieben, leicht berieben, etwas bestoßen, Bezug teils wellig bzw. knittrig). London, Groombridge and Sons, 1863-1865. Nissen, ZBI, 979 (Ausgabe "1862 bis 1865"). Nissen, Fische, 44. – Der britische Naturforscher Jonathan Couch (1789-1870) verfasste seine reich illustrierte und umfangreiche Abhandlung über die Fische der Britischen Inseln auf Grund von Beobachtungen, die er an der Südküste Cornwalls machte. Couch beschäftigte sich zeitlebens mit der Ichthyologie und verfasste dazu zahlreiche Beiträge. Auch stand er unter anderem in Korrespodenz mit dem Naturforscher Thomas Bewick, der die Technik des Holzstichs entwickelte. Die in den vier Bänden enthaltenen kolorierten Holzstichtafeln sind auf Grundlage von Zeichnungen Jonathan Couch's entstanden. Die erste Ausgabe war schon 1862 erschienen, das Werk wurde mehrfach aufgelegt (unter anderem 1877). – Stellenweise Knitterfalten im Bug, fast nicht gebräunt und grandios sauber. Die detailreichen Tafeln sind in feinsten, leuchtenden Farben koloriert. Mit montiertem Exlibris.
Bassenge Auctions
Aug. 31, 2016
Couch, Jonathan
Est: £300 - £400
Couch, Jonathan A History of Fishes of the British Islands. London: Groombridge, 1862-65. First edition, 4 volumes, 8vo, 252 colour plates, 1 uncoloured plate, original decorative blue cloth gilt, occasional light spotting, slightly rubbed
Lyon & Turnbull
Aug. 31, 2016
Couch, Jonathan
Est: £300 - £400
Couch, Jonathan A History of Fishes of the British Islands. London: Groombridge, 1864-65. 4 volumes, 8vo, 252 coloured plates, original blue pictorial cloth gilt, tissue guards, volume 4 rebound with original spine and covers laid down, other volumes rubbed
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 10, 2014
Couch, Jonathan
Est: £200 - £300
Couch, Jonathan A history of fishes of the British islands... London: George Bell & Sons, 1877. 4 volumes, 8vo, 252 coloured plates, original blue cloth gilt, occasional light foxing and annotations, a little rubbing and fading, some small tears to spines (4)
Lyon & Turnbull
Jan. 15, 2014
Couch, Jonathan
Est: £250 - £350
Couch, Jonathan A history of the fishes of the British islands. London: Groombridge and Sons, 1868-69. 4 volumes, 8vo, 252 colour plates, original blue cloth gilt, Cruising Association gilt stamps to upper covers, bookplates and some internal blindstamps (4)
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 04, 2013
Couch, Jonathan
Est: £150 - £200
Couch, Jonathan A history of the fishes of the British islands. London Groombridge and sons, 1862. 4 volumes, 8vo, 181 (of 252) colour plates, original blue cloth gilt, RCSI library stamps to title-pages and occasionally to text, complete set of plates up to plate 180, plus plate 228 (volume 4 lacking majority of plates), some dust-soiling and spotting, new endpapers in volume 4, covers and spines a little faded (4)
Lyon & Turnbull
Dec. 13, 2012
Jonathan Couch (British 1789-1870), Fifty Eight Hand Colored Plates from "A History of the Fishes of the British Islands" ca. 1878
Est: $300 - $500
London, hand colored wood block lithography, each plate numbered in Roman numerals and with titles of fish in English text. Fishes of the British Islands was first published in 1862. It still ranks today as one of the seminal works on British fish and contains over 250 coloured plates from original drawings by the author. Many of the specimens illustrated were brought to Jonathan Couch by the fishermen of Polperro. Couch would keep them immersed in water in order to presderve their color while he drew them. Copies of some of his original drawings of fish landed at Polperro, used to illustrate his Fishes of the British Islands, are on display at the Polperro Heritage Museum. View on AspireAuctions.com"
Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
May. 22, 2012
COUCH (JONATHAN)
Est: £300 - £400
A History of the Fishes of the British Islands, 4 vol., 252 plates printed in colours, some with additional hand-colouring, publisher's blue pictorial cloth gilt, extremities of spines worn [Westwood & Satchell, p.254], large 8vo, George Bell, 1877-1878
Bonhams
Jan. 26, 2011
Couch, Jonathan
Est: £300 - £500
Couch, Jonathan A history of the fishes of the British Islands. London: Groombridge and Sons, 1868-69. 8vo, 4 volumes, 252 coloured plates, original blue cloth gilt, rubbed, torn at head and tail of backstrips, sections of volume IV backstrip lacking, bookplates (4)
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 05, 2007
Couch, Jonathan
Est: £300 - £400
Couch, Jonathan A history of the fishes of the British Islands. London: Groombridge & Sons, 1862-65, 4 volumes, 252 colour plates, contemporary green morocco gilt, heavily rubbed, foxing ; The Scots Angler, no.1-11, wrappers
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 05, 2007
Couch, Jonathan
Est: £400 - £500
Couch, Jonathan A history of the fishes of the British islands. London: G. Bell, 1877, 4 volumes, 8vo, 252 coloured plates, original blue cloth gilt, largely unopened, head of one spine lightly rubbed, spines very slightly discoloured
Lyon & Turnbull
Jan. 10, 2007
Couch, Jonathan.
Est: £300 - £400
Couch, Jonathan. A History of the Fishes of the British Islands. London: Groombridge, 1864-65, 4 volumes, 8vo, 252 coloured plates, publisher''s blue pictorial cloth gilt, [cf. Westwood & Satchell, p.254], some spotting and soiling, especially to endpapers and frontispieces, bindings rubbed, soiled and spotted
Lyon & Turnbull
Jul. 11, 2006
Couch, Jonathan
Est: £400 - £600
Couch, Jonathan A history of the fishes of the British Islands. London: Groombridge and Sons, 1862-1865, 8vo, 252 colour plates, illustrations in text, contemporary full blue calf gilt, brown labels, fading to backstrips, hinges cracking, foxing, bookplates (4)
Lyon & Turnbull
Jul. 21, 2004
COUCH Jonathan
Est: £500 - £800
COUCH Jonathan A history of the fishes … 1st edition, 4 volumes, 252 coloured plates, original gilt and blind stamped cloth, rubbed at joints, some occasional slight offsetting from the plates, 8vo., London: Groombridge, 1862-65 [4] Note: Nissen ZBI 979
Lyon & Turnbull
Jul. 12, 2004
COUCH Jonathan
Est: £400 - £600
COUCH Jonathan A history of the fishes of the British Islands ... 1st edition, 4 volumes, illus., 252 coloured plates, contemporary blue calf, rubbed and stained, lower joint of vol. 4 cracked, some pages in vol. 4 discoloured, 8vo., London: Groombridge & Sons, 1862-65 Note: Nissen ZBI 979; Westwood & Satchell p. 254 [4]
Lyon & Turnbull