Willy De Bever (1937-2024) - Card Players
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Card Players, an original oil painting by Willy De Bever (1937–2024) from circa 1970–1980, depicting a day scene in abstract expressionist style, 65 × 75 cm framed with a heavy vintage dark wood frame.
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Description from the seller
Large Flemish expressionism
by Willy De Bever
DETAILS
Artist: Willy De Bever
Born-Died: 1930-2020
Nationality: Belgian
Title: Card Players
Medium: Oil on canvas
Style: Expressionist
Era: Circa 1970-1980
Signed: Lower right
"De Bever" in paint
State: Excellent
DIMENSIONS
Canvas: 50 x 60 cm
Framed: 65 x 75 cm
Frame depth: 7 cm
DESCRIPTION
An outstanding, large
and highly atmospheric
oil painting by the
Belgian artist Willy
De Bever.
This expressive
artwork depicts an
intimate scene of
figures playing cards
in a café under a lamp.
Painted with heavy
impasto, it features
rich textures, thick
paint layers, and
spontaneous strokes
typical of Flemish
expressionism.
The naive depiction
of the characters with
the artist's signature
dark eyes gives the
piece a deep emotional
and decorative appeal.
FRAME AND SUPPORT
Stretched canvas on
a wooden stretcher
with corner wedges.
Framed in a heavy
vintage dark wood
frame with a gold
inner border.
PROVENANCE
The lot includes
historical exhibition
documents proving its
authenticity:
1. Original 1980
Exhibition Folder:
From the solo expo
at the Town Hall of
Ypres (Stadhuis te
Ieper), April 1980.
2. Vintage Newspaper:
Belgian press cutting
"Win het kunstwerk"
about the artist.
Large Flemish expressionism
by Willy De Bever
DETAILS
Artist: Willy De Bever
Born-Died: 1930-2020
Nationality: Belgian
Title: Card Players
Medium: Oil on canvas
Style: Expressionist
Era: Circa 1970-1980
Signed: Lower right
"De Bever" in paint
State: Excellent
DIMENSIONS
Canvas: 50 x 60 cm
Framed: 65 x 75 cm
Frame depth: 7 cm
DESCRIPTION
An outstanding, large
and highly atmospheric
oil painting by the
Belgian artist Willy
De Bever.
This expressive
artwork depicts an
intimate scene of
figures playing cards
in a café under a lamp.
Painted with heavy
impasto, it features
rich textures, thick
paint layers, and
spontaneous strokes
typical of Flemish
expressionism.
The naive depiction
of the characters with
the artist's signature
dark eyes gives the
piece a deep emotional
and decorative appeal.
FRAME AND SUPPORT
Stretched canvas on
a wooden stretcher
with corner wedges.
Framed in a heavy
vintage dark wood
frame with a gold
inner border.
PROVENANCE
The lot includes
historical exhibition
documents proving its
authenticity:
1. Original 1980
Exhibition Folder:
From the solo expo
at the Town Hall of
Ypres (Stadhuis te
Ieper), April 1980.
2. Vintage Newspaper:
Belgian press cutting
"Win het kunstwerk"
about the artist.
Details
Artist
Willy De Bever (1937-2024)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Card Players
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Condition
Good condition
Height
65 cm
Width
75 cm
Weight
3000 g
Depiction/theme
Day scene
Style
Abstract Expressionism
Period
1970-1980
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