Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Composition Cobra totémique
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Marcus de Vestele, Composition Cobra totémique, original watercolour on paper from 1975, 41 × 31 cm, signed, with frame, from the artist's studio.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Totem mask / Ritual figure
Watercolor and ink on paper, circa 1975
Artist's stamp on the verso
Dimensions: 41 × 31 cm (including frame)
Sold framed
Condition: Excellent overall condition – colors vivid and well preserved.
Framing: Natural light wood frame with black mat (included).
Provenance: Artist's studio.
Description of the work
Powerful figurative watercolor by Marcus de Vestele, circa 1975.
A totem figure or ritual mask, with stylized and intense features, occupies the center of the composition. The red-orange face, with empty yet expressive eyes, seems to emerge from a architectural and symbolic environment.
The background, treated with dynamic stripes and drips, reinforces the totemic and mysterious aspect of the scene.
The gesture is free, spontaneous and charged with primitive energy, perfectly in the Cobra spirit. The work blends tribal influences, expressionism and lyrical abstraction with great poetic force.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a Belgian artist known primarily as a sculptor in marble (Carrara, Bardiglio…), but he has also developed a powerful and long-confidential pictorial production, today highly sought after by collectors.
Deeply influenced by the Cobra movement (Karel Appel, Asger Jorn, Pierre Alechinsky, Corneille…), he draws on it to create abstract-figurative compositions full of spontaneity, bright colors and expressive force. His watercolors and paintings on paper from the 1970s are characterized by a free gesture, organic forms and a communicative joy of painting.
His works coming directly from the studio combine sculptural rigor with the lyrical explosion of Cobra color and line. They occupy a singular place in Belgian art of the second half of the 20th century.
Unique piece from the studio – Artist's stamp
Direct provenance: Artist's studio.
Seller's Story
About SR Fine Art
With nearly 28 years of experience in the art market, I am passionate about rediscovering artists’ studios and bringing their works to a wide audience on Catawiki.
I specialize in Belgian and European modern and contemporary art. My flagship collection is the studio archive of Robert Detheux (nearly 1,500 works on paper). I also offer surrealist drawings, beautiful abstract paintings from the 1950s, magnificent nude photographs by Michel Pinel, contemporary paintings, Cobra compositions, and works by Marcus de Vestele, Gundi Falk, René Mels, Eugène Eechaut and many others.
From intimate drawings to large formats, there is something for every taste and every budget. The vast majority of my auctions start at 1 € with no reserve price, giving everyone the chance to acquire unique pieces.
Every shipment is prepared with the utmost care using professional museum-quality packaging to ensure perfect condition upon arrival.
Join my growing community of satisfied clients and follow my new auctions to discover rare works from these exceptional studios.
Thank you for your trust and happy bidding!
SR Fine Art
Translated by Google TranslateMarcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Totem mask / Ritual figure
Watercolor and ink on paper, circa 1975
Artist's stamp on the verso
Dimensions: 41 × 31 cm (including frame)
Sold framed
Condition: Excellent overall condition – colors vivid and well preserved.
Framing: Natural light wood frame with black mat (included).
Provenance: Artist's studio.
Description of the work
Powerful figurative watercolor by Marcus de Vestele, circa 1975.
A totem figure or ritual mask, with stylized and intense features, occupies the center of the composition. The red-orange face, with empty yet expressive eyes, seems to emerge from a architectural and symbolic environment.
The background, treated with dynamic stripes and drips, reinforces the totemic and mysterious aspect of the scene.
The gesture is free, spontaneous and charged with primitive energy, perfectly in the Cobra spirit. The work blends tribal influences, expressionism and lyrical abstraction with great poetic force.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a Belgian artist known primarily as a sculptor in marble (Carrara, Bardiglio…), but he has also developed a powerful and long-confidential pictorial production, today highly sought after by collectors.
Deeply influenced by the Cobra movement (Karel Appel, Asger Jorn, Pierre Alechinsky, Corneille…), he draws on it to create abstract-figurative compositions full of spontaneity, bright colors and expressive force. His watercolors and paintings on paper from the 1970s are characterized by a free gesture, organic forms and a communicative joy of painting.
His works coming directly from the studio combine sculptural rigor with the lyrical explosion of Cobra color and line. They occupy a singular place in Belgian art of the second half of the 20th century.
Unique piece from the studio – Artist's stamp
Direct provenance: Artist's studio.
Seller's Story
About SR Fine Art
With nearly 28 years of experience in the art market, I am passionate about rediscovering artists’ studios and bringing their works to a wide audience on Catawiki.
I specialize in Belgian and European modern and contemporary art. My flagship collection is the studio archive of Robert Detheux (nearly 1,500 works on paper). I also offer surrealist drawings, beautiful abstract paintings from the 1950s, magnificent nude photographs by Michel Pinel, contemporary paintings, Cobra compositions, and works by Marcus de Vestele, Gundi Falk, René Mels, Eugène Eechaut and many others.
From intimate drawings to large formats, there is something for every taste and every budget. The vast majority of my auctions start at 1 € with no reserve price, giving everyone the chance to acquire unique pieces.
Every shipment is prepared with the utmost care using professional museum-quality packaging to ensure perfect condition upon arrival.
Join my growing community of satisfied clients and follow my new auctions to discover rare works from these exceptional studios.
Thank you for your trust and happy bidding!
SR Fine Art
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Artist
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Composition Cobra totémique
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1975
Condition
Good condition
Height
41 cm
Width
31 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Cobra
Period
1970-1980
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