Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Belle Composition gestuelle Cobra
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Marcus de Vestele (Belgium) presents the original 1975 mixed media on paper titled Belle Composition gestuelle Cobra, measuring 49.5 × 40 cm and signed with the artist’s workshop stamp, depicting a gestural Cobra‑influenced portrait.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Gestural Cobra composition
Watercolor, gouache and ink on paper, circa 1975
Signature :
Back stamped with “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions : 49.5 × 40 cm
Sold unframed
Condition :
Good overall condition. Some light signs of age and marginal stains, in keeping with a studio work from the 1970s.
Provenance : Artist’s studio Marcus de Vestele.
Description :
Beautiful gestural Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, executed around 1975.
In the center, a large vivid yellow circular form, outlined by energetic black lines, asserts itself as the dominant element.
Around it, colored masses revolve: deep blues, earthy reds, browns and ochres, treated in expressive flat areas and broad gestures. A blue vertical-ish silhouette on the right and more chaotic shapes to the left complete the composition.
The treatment is typically Cobra: spontaneity of gesture, pure and contrasted colors, a constant tension between elemental figuration and abstraction. The whole exudes strong visual energy and a almost totemic presence.
A colorful, dynamic work characteristic of Marcus de Vestele’s paper production in the 1970s, direct from the artist’s studio.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a major Belgian artist, recognized mainly as a marble sculptor (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 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, washes and gouaches combine the sculptor’s rigor with Cobra’s lyric, gestural explosion. Directly from the studio, this paper-based production constitutes an essential and singular facet of his oeuvre, occupying a distinct place in Belgian art of the second half of the 20th century.
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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)
Gestural Cobra composition
Watercolor, gouache and ink on paper, circa 1975
Signature :
Back stamped with “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions : 49.5 × 40 cm
Sold unframed
Condition :
Good overall condition. Some light signs of age and marginal stains, in keeping with a studio work from the 1970s.
Provenance : Artist’s studio Marcus de Vestele.
Description :
Beautiful gestural Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, executed around 1975.
In the center, a large vivid yellow circular form, outlined by energetic black lines, asserts itself as the dominant element.
Around it, colored masses revolve: deep blues, earthy reds, browns and ochres, treated in expressive flat areas and broad gestures. A blue vertical-ish silhouette on the right and more chaotic shapes to the left complete the composition.
The treatment is typically Cobra: spontaneity of gesture, pure and contrasted colors, a constant tension between elemental figuration and abstraction. The whole exudes strong visual energy and a almost totemic presence.
A colorful, dynamic work characteristic of Marcus de Vestele’s paper production in the 1970s, direct from the artist’s studio.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a major Belgian artist, recognized mainly as a marble sculptor (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 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, washes and gouaches combine the sculptor’s rigor with Cobra’s lyric, gestural explosion. Directly from the studio, this paper-based production constitutes an essential and singular facet of his oeuvre, occupying a distinct place in Belgian art of the second half of the 20th century.
#benl_art
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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No
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Belle Composition gestuelle Cobra
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1975
Condition
Good condition
Height
40 cm
Width
49.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Cobra
Period
1970-1980
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