Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Composition figurative Cobra de 1978
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) – Composition figurative Cobra de 1978, an original watercolour on paper from 1978, 50.5 × 37.5 cm, signed and stamped by the artist’s atelier, Belgian origin, unframed and in very good condition.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Figurative Cobra Composition
Ink and wash on paper, 1978
Signature: Signed “MARCUS 78” bottom right.
Studio stamp on the back “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 50.5 × 37.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Very good overall.
Provenance:
Artist’s Studio, Marcus de Vestele.
Beautiful figurative Cobra composition from 1978. On the left, a large black figure, powerful and gestural, almost animal, occupies the space with raw energy: thick strokes, swirling movements, an hybrid form between bird and anthropomorphic being.
On the right, a group of smaller, more linear silhouettes, also zoomorphic, stand facing it, some upright, others suspended.
The gray wash structures the space and adds depth, while the black ink, laid down with great freedom, creates an immediate tension between the two groups. The gesture is spontaneous, nervous, and of strong expressive charge, typical of the Cobra spirit.
A particularly lively and successful work, where Marcus de Vestele combines the strength of line with a fantastical and instinctive figuration.
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 output, 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 draws on it to create abstract-figurative compositions of great expressive power.
His works on paper from the 1970s are characterized by spontaneous line, free gesture, and a constant tension between figuration and abstraction.
His drawings and washes combine the precision of the sculptor with the lyrical, gestural explosion characteristic of Cobra. Directly from the studio, this body of work on paper represents an essential and unique facet of his oeuvre, occupying a distinctive 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
Ink and wash on paper, 1978
Signature: Signed “MARCUS 78” bottom right.
Studio stamp on the back “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 50.5 × 37.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Very good overall.
Provenance:
Artist’s Studio, Marcus de Vestele.
Beautiful figurative Cobra composition from 1978. On the left, a large black figure, powerful and gestural, almost animal, occupies the space with raw energy: thick strokes, swirling movements, an hybrid form between bird and anthropomorphic being.
On the right, a group of smaller, more linear silhouettes, also zoomorphic, stand facing it, some upright, others suspended.
The gray wash structures the space and adds depth, while the black ink, laid down with great freedom, creates an immediate tension between the two groups. The gesture is spontaneous, nervous, and of strong expressive charge, typical of the Cobra spirit.
A particularly lively and successful work, where Marcus de Vestele combines the strength of line with a fantastical and instinctive figuration.
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 output, 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 draws on it to create abstract-figurative compositions of great expressive power.
His works on paper from the 1970s are characterized by spontaneous line, free gesture, and a constant tension between figuration and abstraction.
His drawings and washes combine the precision of the sculptor with the lyrical, gestural explosion characteristic of Cobra. Directly from the studio, this body of work on paper represents an essential and unique facet of his oeuvre, occupying a distinctive 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)
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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
37.5 cm
Width
50.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Cobra
Period
1970-1980
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