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Wonderland (2008) – Fred Bervoets, Ysbrant van Wijngaarden & Jan Decleir

Unique collectively signed graphic work with dedication

An exceptional and rare jointly produced graphic work from 2008, titled “Wonderland,” realized by three prominent figures from the Antwerp art world: Fred Bervoets (born 1942), Ysbrant van Wijngaarden, and Jan Decleir.

This expressive work is original and pencil-signed by all three artists and bears the personal dedication “Voor René Somers,” making it a particularly special and unique piece with an interesting provenance.

The composition combines playful, surreal imagery with the bold, spontaneous expressiveness characteristic of the artistic circle around Galerie De Zwarte Panter. The vivid yellow accents, dynamic lines, and imaginative figures make Wonderland an intriguing and recognizable work within contemporary Flemish graphics.

Features

Title: Wonderland
Year: 2008
Technique: Original graphic work, hand-finished
Original signed by Fred Bervoets, Ysbrant van Wijngaarden and Jan Decleir
Personal dedication: “Voor René Somers”
Professionally framed
In very good condition

Dimensions: 78 x 58.5 cm

Market context & Condition
Works from this iconic series are highly sought after and momentum on the art market is strong; a comparable standard piece from this series recently sold at an Antwerp auction for €1,250. [1.51]. This specific piece with the unique Somers dedication is in a beautiful, authentic condition.
Note for bidders: This is a unique opportunity to acquire a key piece from Antwerp’s art history with impeccable, documented provenance.

Why this inscription markedly increases the value:
No regular edition, but a unique gift (Dedicace): This piece is not part of the commercial, numbered edition for the general public. It is a very personal gift piece (hors commerce or épreuve d'artiste).
The link with René Somers: René Somers is a heavyweight in the Antwerp art scene. As a renowned master printer and graphic artist, he has worked closely for decades with the absolute top of the Belgian art world. He was the regular printer for icons such as Fred Bervoets and Jan Fabre.
Historical value (Provenance): A print that the artists themselves donated to the man responsible for the actual printing process of their work is, historically, the ultimate piece a collector can own. It sits at the very core of the artwork’s creation.
In the art world, this is a textbook example of how provenance and a personal inscription can transform a seemingly “ordinary” lithograph into a museum-grade masterpiece, with a hammer price that can be up to four times higher than a regular, numbered edition. You are holding a very special piece of history!"