Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Composition figurative Cobra - 1978
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Marcus de Vestele, Composition figurative Cobra - 1978, an aquarelle on paper (36 × 28.5 cm), signed at bottom right MARCUS 78, dated in 1975, original edition, Belgium.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Figurative Cobra composition
Watercolor, ink and gouache on paper, 1978
Signed and dated bottom right: MARCUS 78
Dimensions: 36 × 28.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall. Studio paper with slight irregularities and signs of typical use (visible in the photos).
Provenance: Artist’s studio of Marcus de Vestele.
Figurative Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, dated 1978.
On an intense orange and yellow background, a stylized black-and-white figure stands out forcefully on the left, while abstract signs, circles and spontaneous traces in white, red and orange animate the rest of the composition.
The gesture is free, quick and full of primitive energy. The saturated colors and the nervous line perfectly capture the spirit of Cobra: spontaneity, vitality and direct expression.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a major Belgian artist, mainly recognized as a marble sculptor (notably in Carrara and with Bardiglio marble). Alongside his sculptural practice, he developed throughout his life a significant body of pictorial work, long kept confidential and today highly sought after by collectors.
Strongly influenced by the Cobra movement (Karel Appel, Asger Jorn, Pierre Alechinsky, Corneille, Constant…), Marcus de Vestele drew inspiration from it to create abstract-figurative compositions of great expressive power.
His watercolors and gouache-on-paper works from the 1970s are characterized by spontaneous line, bright saturated colors, simplified anthropomorphic figures and a communicative joy of painting.
His pictorial works combine the discipline and mastery of the sculptor with the lyrical, gestural explosion characteristic of Cobra. Directly from the studio, this body of work on paper constitutes an essential and unique facet of his oeuvre, occupying a distinct 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)
Figurative Cobra composition
Watercolor, ink and gouache on paper, 1978
Signed and dated bottom right: MARCUS 78
Dimensions: 36 × 28.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall. Studio paper with slight irregularities and signs of typical use (visible in the photos).
Provenance: Artist’s studio of Marcus de Vestele.
Figurative Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, dated 1978.
On an intense orange and yellow background, a stylized black-and-white figure stands out forcefully on the left, while abstract signs, circles and spontaneous traces in white, red and orange animate the rest of the composition.
The gesture is free, quick and full of primitive energy. The saturated colors and the nervous line perfectly capture the spirit of Cobra: spontaneity, vitality and direct expression.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a major Belgian artist, mainly recognized as a marble sculptor (notably in Carrara and with Bardiglio marble). Alongside his sculptural practice, he developed throughout his life a significant body of pictorial work, long kept confidential and today highly sought after by collectors.
Strongly influenced by the Cobra movement (Karel Appel, Asger Jorn, Pierre Alechinsky, Corneille, Constant…), Marcus de Vestele drew inspiration from it to create abstract-figurative compositions of great expressive power.
His watercolors and gouache-on-paper works from the 1970s are characterized by spontaneous line, bright saturated colors, simplified anthropomorphic figures and a communicative joy of painting.
His pictorial works combine the discipline and mastery of the sculptor with the lyrical, gestural explosion characteristic of Cobra. Directly from the studio, this body of work on paper constitutes an essential and unique facet of his oeuvre, occupying a distinct 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
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Composition figurative Cobra - 1978
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1975
Condition
Good condition
Height
28.5 cm
Width
36 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Cobra
Period
1970-1980
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