Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

Gordon B. Coutts led a peripatetic career, born in Aberdeen, Scotland, he then studied and traveled to Glasgow, London, Paris and Rome before settling in Melbourne, Australia in 1891. In 1896, he moved to Sydney, where he taught at the Art Society of New South Wales, before returning back to Europe in 1899. With the climate of northern Europe detrimental to Coutts' poor health, he moved with his wife, Alice Grey, to the United States where he became a frequent exhibitor at the Bohemian Club in San Francisco. In 1920, he traveled to Tangiers, Morocco, dressed as an Arab, he passed from tribe to tribe observing the lifestyle, customs and practices of the village people and Bedouins. Coutts' visit to Tangiers coincided with the Ashura Festival, at a time when visitors were barred from attending such events. Coutts' natural curiosity and the fact that these rituals had never been photographed led Coutts to adopt a hooded local dress and try to pass unobserved in the crowd. He witnessed the pilgrims clad only in loose white blouses, their feet bare, dancing and leaping like dervishes, singing and shouting along the narrow streets of Tangier. They carried hatchets, bladed weapons and spiked iron balls on chains to self-inflict wounds. The artist recorded the pilgrims lacerating their own skulls, backs and shoulders, the blood streaming down their faces until they eventually dropped from exhaustion. Each participant performs these rituals as a form of penitence.

Creator: Gordon B. Coutts

Very Fine and Large Orientalist Oil on Canvas Titled "Ashura Rituals, Tangier"

$64,500

Very Fine and Large Orientalist Oil on Canvas Titled "Ashura Rituals, Tangier"

By Gordon B. Coutts 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gordon B. Coutts (Scottish/American, 1868-1937) A very fine and large orientalist oil on canvas titled "Ashura Rituals, Tangier" (Arabic: عاشوراء‎ ʻĀshūrā’ - Urdu: عاشورا‎ - Persian: عاشورا‎ - Turkish: Aşure Günü). Signed and inscribed: 'Gordon Coutts/TANGIER' (lower right), circa 1920. Provenance: The Fisher Art Museum, University of Southern California. Gordon Coutts led a peripatetic career, born in Aberdeen, Scotland, he then studied and travelled to Glasgow, London, Paris and Rome before settling in Melbourne, Australia in 1891. In 1896 he moved to Sydney, where he taught at the Art Society of New South Wales, before returning back to Europe in 1899. With the climate of northern Europe detrimental to Coutts' poor health, he moved with his wife, Alice Grey, to the United States where he became a frequent exhibitor at the Bohemian Club in San Francisco. In 1920 he travelled to Tangiers, Morocco where, dressed as an Arab, he passed from tribe to tribe observing the lifestyle, customs and practices of the the village people and Bedouins. The present work depicts the celebration of Ashura. The day of Ashura is commemorated by Shi'ite Muslims; "A day of pain, pilgrimage and pageantry, it is one of the holiest in their religion. The word Ashura means 10, and refers to the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. This is a period of mourning and cleansing, which marks the martyrdom of Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Other Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Canvas

Large French Oil painting on canvas - Louis Cane, France 1983 -

$10,842

H 51.19 in W 40.95 in D 1.97 in

Large French Oil painting on canvas - Louis Cane, France 1983 -

By Louis Cane

Located in Stockholm, SE

A stunning oil painting on a canvas by the French artist Louis Cane, dated 1983. The painting is 130 x 104 cm and is namned "Picknick in the green". It is in excellent condition and ...

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1960s French Modern Vintage Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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20th Century European "Arab Market" Orientalist Oil on Canvas with Frame

$2,625

H 25.2 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in

20th Century European "Arab Market" Orientalist Oil on Canvas with Frame

Located in Marbella, ES

20th century European "Arab Market" Orientalist style oil on canvas with frame.

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Late 20th Century European Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Canvas

Very Large Landscape Verdure Pastoral Oil on Canvas, Ch. Boulogne Cows Watering

$48,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 48 in W 88 in D 2 in

Very Large Landscape Verdure Pastoral Oil on Canvas, Ch. Boulogne Cows Watering

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Very Large Landscape Verdure Pastoral Oil on Canvas, Ch. Boulogne Cows Watering Verdure painting. Signed Artwork. The “Cows Watering by the River at Sunset” 4 feet height x 7 feet &...

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19th Century Belgian Antique Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Canvas, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood

Oil on Canvas, Orientalist Scene, Signed Louis Saphier

$2,450

H 34.75 in W 27 in D 1.5 in

Oil on Canvas, Orientalist Scene, Signed Louis Saphier

Located in Houston, TX

Oil on canvas, orientalist scene, signed Louis Saphier. This lovely painting was executed around 1920. Louis Saphier was active and lived in both New Yor...

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1920s Grand Tour Vintage Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Large Scale Italian Oil on Canvas Painting

$29,500

H 98 in W 50.75 in D 3 in

Large Scale Italian Oil on Canvas Painting

Located in Round Top, TX

An outstanding and grand scale oil on canvas painting of a nude male. Entitled "La Vittoria Della Verita' Sull'Insidia" - "The Victory Of Truth Over The Trap"..... Expertly executed ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Canvas

17th Century Large Dutch Painting Still Life with Fruit and Game, Oil on Canvas

$8,900

H 39 in W 49 in D 1.25 in

17th Century Large Dutch Painting Still Life with Fruit and Game, Oil on Canvas

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This large, old master still life painting is a perfectly balanced composition of fruit and game birds. In the foreground a rabbit is stretched out. A copper kettle and a basket are ...

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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Canvas, Paint

Large Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Signed R. Blum

$4,650

H 33.75 in W 29.5 in D 1 in

Large Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Signed R. Blum

Located in Houston, TX

Large Impressionist oil painting on canvas Signed R. Blum. Beautifully executed antique impressionist oil painting on canvas signed R. Blum. This lovely large oil painting possibly d...

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1920s European Other Vintage Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Oil on Canvas Italian Street Market Scene by Giuseppe Pitto

$3,100

H 29 in W 38 in D 2.5 in

Oil on Canvas Italian Street Market Scene by Giuseppe Pitto

By Giuseppe Pitto

Located in Chicago, IL

Giuseppe Pitto (Italian 1857 - 1928) is often known for his paintings depicting pretty women in Italian street markets. This exuberantly painted scene i...

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Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Gesso, Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Large 19th Century French Oil on Canvas by Jules Garson

$9,600

H 44 in W 60 in D 3 in

Large 19th Century French Oil on Canvas by Jules Garson

Located in Tarzana, CA

A 19th century French oil painting on canvas depicting classical figures in landscape, with a standing gentleman presenting bouquet of flowers to a sitting lady. Signed: Jules Garson...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Canvas

Richard Geiger Large Oil on Canvas Master Painting Scene, Commedia Dell’arte

$5,500

H 35.5 in W 43.5 in D 1.5 in

Richard Geiger Large Oil on Canvas Master Painting Scene, Commedia Dell’arte

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Richard Geiger Large Oil on Canvas Master Painting Scene of the Commedia dell’arte. The Commedia dell’arte is an early form of theater in Italy. Various performers in the troupe w...

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1920s Austrian Belle Époque Vintage Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Canvas

Pair of 18th Century Very Large Oil on Canvas Panels framed Wall mount Art LA CA

$126,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 98 in W 106 in D 2 in

Pair of 18th Century Very Large Oil on Canvas Panels framed Wall mount Art LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair of 18th Century Very Large Oil on Canvas Panels framed Wall mount Art LA CA . Very RARE 18th century very large and impressive pair of French / Continental painted oil on canvas...

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18th Century European Antique Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Large Hand Embellished Color Giclee on Canvas Titled "Conversation"

$1,380Sale Price|50% Off

H 47 in W 67 in D 3 in

Large Hand Embellished Color Giclee on Canvas Titled "Conversation"

By Fabrice

Located in Miami, FL

A stunning contemporary piece of decorative artwork signed FABRICE. Mixed media giclee on canvas with embellishments by FABRICE using oil paint and a fine brush. Hand signed lower r...

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20th Century American Modern Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Canvas, Paint

Jo Patch Oil on Board Painting Titled "l'Aveugle", The Blind

$1,000Sale Price|48% Off

H 23.75 in W 31.75 in D 0.07 in

Jo Patch Oil on Board Painting Titled "l'Aveugle", The Blind

By Jo Patch

Located in Miami, FL

A very colorful and interesting work of decorative, contemporary art by listed artist, Jo Patch. Titled "l'Aveugle". Oil on isorel/board. Measures: 31 3/4" W x 23 3/4" H Jo Patc...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Oil on Canvas Painting, 1968, J Mijsbergen

$5,136

H 59.85 in W 30.32 in D 1.97 in

Oil on Canvas Painting, 1968, J Mijsbergen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Born and raised in Bergen op Zoom, Joop Mijsbergen studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the National Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Antwerp (1953-1960). Since 1979 Joop Mijsbergen runs a private school...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Oil on Canvas by Canon Courio

$1,600

H 1 in W 37.5 in D 29.5 in

Oil on Canvas by Canon Courio

By Canon Courio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oil on canvas by Canon Courio. Located in NY.

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20th Century French Gordon B. Coutts Furniture

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Gordon B. Coutts furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gordon B. Coutts furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Gordon B. Coutts furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $39,850 and can go as high as $39,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $39,850.