Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Duo de Figures Cobra - 1975
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Marcus de Vestele, Duo de Figures Cobra - 1975, a watercolour on paper with the Cobra figurative style, signed and dated 1975, 54 × 44 cm, in good condition and sold unframed from Belgium, Original edition.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Figurative Cobra composition with two figures
Watercolor, ink, and gouache on paper, circa 1975-1978
Signature: workshop stamp on the back “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 54 × 44 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall. Paper of the workshop with slight irregularities, folds and signs of use typical (visible in photos).
Provenance: Artist’s studio of Marcus de Vestele.
Beautiful figurative Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, datable circa 1975-1978.
Two juxtaposed shapes dominate the sheet. On the left, a stylized anthropomorphic figure, treated in warm tones of orange, yellow and earth, stands out with force thanks to a network of nervous, expressive black lines. On the right, a second motif, more vertical and framed in black, contrasts an intense blue area with touches of yellow and ochre, punctuated by an abstract sign almost calligraphic.
The gesture is free, rapid and full of primitive energy. The saturated colors, spontaneous line, and simplification of the forms perfectly capture the spirit of the Cobra movement: spontaneity, vitality and direct expression.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a major Belgian artist, primarily recognized as a sculptor in marble (notably in Carrara and with Bardiglio marble).
Alongside his sculptural practice, he developed throughout his life a significant pictorial production, 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 paper paintings from the 1970s are characterized by spontaneous line, bright and saturated colors, simplified anthropomorphic figures and a communicative joy of painting.
His pictorial works combine the rigor and mastery of the sculptor with the lyrical, gestural explosion typical of Cobra. Directly from the studio, this body of work on paper constitutes an essential and singular facet of his œuvre, occupying a distinctive place in Belgian art of the latter 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 with two figures
Watercolor, ink, and gouache on paper, circa 1975-1978
Signature: workshop stamp on the back “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 54 × 44 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall. Paper of the workshop with slight irregularities, folds and signs of use typical (visible in photos).
Provenance: Artist’s studio of Marcus de Vestele.
Beautiful figurative Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, datable circa 1975-1978.
Two juxtaposed shapes dominate the sheet. On the left, a stylized anthropomorphic figure, treated in warm tones of orange, yellow and earth, stands out with force thanks to a network of nervous, expressive black lines. On the right, a second motif, more vertical and framed in black, contrasts an intense blue area with touches of yellow and ochre, punctuated by an abstract sign almost calligraphic.
The gesture is free, rapid and full of primitive energy. The saturated colors, spontaneous line, and simplification of the forms perfectly capture the spirit of the Cobra movement: spontaneity, vitality and direct expression.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a major Belgian artist, primarily recognized as a sculptor in marble (notably in Carrara and with Bardiglio marble).
Alongside his sculptural practice, he developed throughout his life a significant pictorial production, 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 paper paintings from the 1970s are characterized by spontaneous line, bright and saturated colors, simplified anthropomorphic figures and a communicative joy of painting.
His pictorial works combine the rigor and mastery of the sculptor with the lyrical, gestural explosion typical of Cobra. Directly from the studio, this body of work on paper constitutes an essential and singular facet of his œuvre, occupying a distinctive place in Belgian art of the latter 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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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Duo de Figures Cobra - 1975
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1975
Condition
Good condition
Height
44 cm
Width
54 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Cobra
Period
1970-1980
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