Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Groupe de Figures Cobra - 1975
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024), Groupe de Figures Cobra - 1975, watercolor and ink on paper, 55.5 × 37.5 cm, original edition, signed by hand, from the artist's studio in Belgium, depicting a group of Cobra-style figures in warm yellow tones.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Group of Cobra Figures
Watercolor and ink on paper, circa 1975
Artist’s seal on the back
Dimensions: 55.5 × 37.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall.
Provenance: Artist’s studio.
Description of the work
Beautiful and expressive watercolor by Marcus de Vestele, circa 1975.
A group of stylized figures stands in an undefined space, bathed in warm yellow tones. The silhouettes, drawn with an energetic black line and planes of color, appear engaged in a silent conversation.
The forms are simplified, almost totemic, while retaining a strong human presence.
The contrast between light areas and dark masses, as well as the freedom of the gesture, clearly place this work in the Cobra spirit: spontaneity, expressive force, and primitive simplification.
Unique piece from the artist’s studio.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a Belgian artist best known as a sculptor in marble (Carrara, Bardiglio…), but he 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, vivid colors and expressive force. His watercolors and works on paper from the 1970s are characterized by a free brush, organic forms, and a communicative joy of painting.
Works that come directly from the studio combine sculptural rigor with the lyrical explosion of color and Cobra line. They occupy a singular place in Belgian art of the second half of the 20th century.
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)
Group of Cobra Figures
Watercolor and ink on paper, circa 1975
Artist’s seal on the back
Dimensions: 55.5 × 37.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall.
Provenance: Artist’s studio.
Description of the work
Beautiful and expressive watercolor by Marcus de Vestele, circa 1975.
A group of stylized figures stands in an undefined space, bathed in warm yellow tones. The silhouettes, drawn with an energetic black line and planes of color, appear engaged in a silent conversation.
The forms are simplified, almost totemic, while retaining a strong human presence.
The contrast between light areas and dark masses, as well as the freedom of the gesture, clearly place this work in the Cobra spirit: spontaneity, expressive force, and primitive simplification.
Unique piece from the artist’s studio.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a Belgian artist best known as a sculptor in marble (Carrara, Bardiglio…), but he 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, vivid colors and expressive force. His watercolors and works on paper from the 1970s are characterized by a free brush, organic forms, and a communicative joy of painting.
Works that come directly from the studio combine sculptural rigor with the lyrical explosion of color and Cobra line. They occupy a singular place in Belgian art of the second half of the 20th century.
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
No
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Groupe de Figures Cobra - 1975
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1975
Condition
Good condition
Height
37.5 cm
Width
55.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Cobra
Period
1970-1980
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