Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Composition figurative Cobra de 1978
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Marcus de Vestele (1941–2024), a Belgian artist, presents his original 1978 gouache and watercolor on paper titled Composition figurative Cobra de 1978, 50 × 38 cm, signed and produced in the Cobra-inspired style as a figurative group portrait.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Figurative Cobra Composition
Gouache and watercolor on paper, 1978
Signature: Signed “MARCUS 78” at the bottom right.
Artist’s studio stamp on the back “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 50 × 38 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall. Some small stains.
Provenance: Artist Marcus de Vestele’s studio.
Beautiful figurative Cobra composition from 1978. A group of stylized figures stands in a warm space, dominated by yellows, oranges, and ochres.
On the left, a red, more massive figure seems to carry a structure. Next to it, other lighter silhouettes — a beige figure, a blue one, an ochre — rise with a presence that is both primitive and poetic.
The handling is free and spontaneous: flat areas of color, simplified outlines, shapes barely anthropomorphic. The whole exudes a strong visual energy, typical of the Cobra spirit, between figuration and abstraction.
A particularly luminous and successful work in its palette and rhythm.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a major Belgian artist, best known 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 force.
His works on paper from the 1970s are characterized by spontaneous line, free gesture, and a constant tension between figuration and abstraction.
His drawings, wash drawings and gouaches combine the discipline of the sculptor with the lyrical and gestural explosion inherent to Cobra. Directly from the studio, this body of works on paper forms an essential and singular facet of his œuvre, occupying a unique 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
Gouache and watercolor on paper, 1978
Signature: Signed “MARCUS 78” at the bottom right.
Artist’s studio stamp on the back “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 50 × 38 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall. Some small stains.
Provenance: Artist Marcus de Vestele’s studio.
Beautiful figurative Cobra composition from 1978. A group of stylized figures stands in a warm space, dominated by yellows, oranges, and ochres.
On the left, a red, more massive figure seems to carry a structure. Next to it, other lighter silhouettes — a beige figure, a blue one, an ochre — rise with a presence that is both primitive and poetic.
The handling is free and spontaneous: flat areas of color, simplified outlines, shapes barely anthropomorphic. The whole exudes a strong visual energy, typical of the Cobra spirit, between figuration and abstraction.
A particularly luminous and successful work in its palette and rhythm.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a major Belgian artist, best known 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 force.
His works on paper from the 1970s are characterized by spontaneous line, free gesture, and a constant tension between figuration and abstraction.
His drawings, wash drawings and gouaches combine the discipline of the sculptor with the lyrical and gestural explosion inherent to Cobra. Directly from the studio, this body of works on paper forms an essential and singular facet of his œuvre, occupying a unique 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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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Composition figurative Cobra de 1978
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1978
Condition
Good condition
Height
38 cm
Width
50 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Cobra
Period
1970-1980
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