Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Composition Cobra
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Original watercolour on paper by Marcus de Vestele (1941–2024), Composition Cobra, created in 1975, 41 × 31 cm, signed by the artist, sold with frame, provenance from the artist’s studio.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Abstract Cobra composition
Watercolor and ink on paper, circa 1975
Artist's seal on the reverse
Dimensions: 41 × 31 cm (with frame)
Sold framed
Condition: Excellent overall – colors vivid and fresh.
Framing: Natural light wood frame with black mat (included).
Provenance: Artist's studio.
Description of the work
Beautiful Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, created around 1975.
On a luminous yellow background, the artist deploys a free and energetic gestural style with organic and abstract shapes in black, gray, blue, brown, and touches of red/orange. The gesture is spontaneous, powerful and full of vitality, typical of the Cobra movement. Drips, overlays and contrasts of texture give the work great expressive force and a sense of perpetual movement.
This watercolor perfectly captures the Cobra spirit: freedom of line, joy of color and primitive energy. A mature work directly from the studio, it combines the sculptor's rigor with the lyrical explosion of the painter.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a Belgian artist known primarily as a marble sculptor (Carrara, Bardiglio…), but he also developed a powerful pictorial production, long confidential, now highly sought after by connoisseurs.
Deeply influenced by the Cobra movement (Karel Appel, Asger Jorn, Pierre Alechinsky, Corneille…), he draws inspiration from it to create abstract-figurative compositions full of spontaneity, vivid colors and expressive force.
His watercolors and works on paper from the 1970s are characterized by a free gesture, organic forms and a communicative joy of painting.
His works directly from the studio combine sculptural rigour with the lyrical explosion of Cobra color and line. They occupy a unique place in Belgian art of the second half of the 20th century.
Unique piece from the studio – Artist's seal
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)
Abstract Cobra composition
Watercolor and ink on paper, circa 1975
Artist's seal on the reverse
Dimensions: 41 × 31 cm (with frame)
Sold framed
Condition: Excellent overall – colors vivid and fresh.
Framing: Natural light wood frame with black mat (included).
Provenance: Artist's studio.
Description of the work
Beautiful Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, created around 1975.
On a luminous yellow background, the artist deploys a free and energetic gestural style with organic and abstract shapes in black, gray, blue, brown, and touches of red/orange. The gesture is spontaneous, powerful and full of vitality, typical of the Cobra movement. Drips, overlays and contrasts of texture give the work great expressive force and a sense of perpetual movement.
This watercolor perfectly captures the Cobra spirit: freedom of line, joy of color and primitive energy. A mature work directly from the studio, it combines the sculptor's rigor with the lyrical explosion of the painter.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a Belgian artist known primarily as a marble sculptor (Carrara, Bardiglio…), but he also developed a powerful pictorial production, long confidential, now highly sought after by connoisseurs.
Deeply influenced by the Cobra movement (Karel Appel, Asger Jorn, Pierre Alechinsky, Corneille…), he draws inspiration from it to create abstract-figurative compositions full of spontaneity, vivid colors and expressive force.
His watercolors and works on paper from the 1970s are characterized by a free gesture, organic forms and a communicative joy of painting.
His works directly from the studio combine sculptural rigour with the lyrical explosion of Cobra color and line. They occupy a unique place in Belgian art of the second half of the 20th century.
Unique piece from the studio – Artist's seal
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
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Composition Cobra
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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