A. Couillard.

Born: ?

A. Couillard. Sculptor. Wood carver. Gaspe, Quebec.

Maker of models of the boats found along the Gaspe shore. Active in the mid 20th century. His models were often larger ones, up to 24 to 36 inches long, and had fishing rigs and gear including  buckets and anchors in metal. Shown is a signed example of a fishing dory with sails. It is approximately three feet long and has a Cod fishing rig with hooks. It is in a private Ottawa collection. (Circa 1970.)

Model of a Fishing Dory by A. Couillard:

Model Gaspe Fishing Boat. Circa 1950. Signed A . Couillard.

Model Gaspe Fishing Boat. Circa 1950. Signed A . Couillard.

 

Detail showing signature:

A. Couillard. Gaspe. Sculptor. Model boat.

A. Couillard. Gaspe. Sculptor. Model boat. Detail with signature.