Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Composition Cobra – Études de silhouettes
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Marcus de Vestele, Composition Cobra – Études de silhouettes, watercolour on paper, original edition, dated 1975, 40 × 30 cm, Belgium; good overall condition with minor age related marks and a studio stamp on the back indicating Atelier de l’artiste, signature not on the front.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Composition Cobra – Études de silhouettes
Watercolor, wash and ink on paper, circa 1975
Signature:
Unsigned on the front.
Studio stamp on the back: “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 40 × 30 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall. A few slight signs of age and marginal stains, in keeping with a 1970s studio piece.
Provenance: Artist’s studio of Marcus de Vestele.
Beautiful Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, executed around 1975.
Four silhouettes unfold across the paper, treated with Siena earth wash and black ink. On the left, a standing figure, primitive and nervous. In the center, a frontal totem with a schematic face. On the right, a large profile head crowned with a dark volume, then a pair of small figures with round eyes.
The treatment is typically Cobra: spontaneity of gesture, reduction of form to essentials, earthy colors and strong black lines, a constant tension between elementary figuration and abstraction.
These totemic characters give the whole a human, archaic presence, both fragile and monumental.
A graphic work, dynamic and characteristic of Cobra on paper by Marcus de Vestele in the 1970s, coming directly from the artist’s studio.
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 substantial pictorial output, long kept confidential and today 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 paper works from the 1970s are characterized by spontaneous line, free gestural, and a constant tension between figuration and abstraction.
His drawings, washes and gouaches combine the discipline of a sculptor with Cobra’s lyrical, gestural explosion. Directly from the studio, this paper production constitutes an essential and unique facet of his oeuvre, occupying a special 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)
Composition Cobra – Études de silhouettes
Watercolor, wash and ink on paper, circa 1975
Signature:
Unsigned on the front.
Studio stamp on the back: “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 40 × 30 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall. A few slight signs of age and marginal stains, in keeping with a 1970s studio piece.
Provenance: Artist’s studio of Marcus de Vestele.
Beautiful Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, executed around 1975.
Four silhouettes unfold across the paper, treated with Siena earth wash and black ink. On the left, a standing figure, primitive and nervous. In the center, a frontal totem with a schematic face. On the right, a large profile head crowned with a dark volume, then a pair of small figures with round eyes.
The treatment is typically Cobra: spontaneity of gesture, reduction of form to essentials, earthy colors and strong black lines, a constant tension between elementary figuration and abstraction.
These totemic characters give the whole a human, archaic presence, both fragile and monumental.
A graphic work, dynamic and characteristic of Cobra on paper by Marcus de Vestele in the 1970s, coming directly from the artist’s studio.
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 substantial pictorial output, long kept confidential and today 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 paper works from the 1970s are characterized by spontaneous line, free gestural, and a constant tension between figuration and abstraction.
His drawings, washes and gouaches combine the discipline of a sculptor with Cobra’s lyrical, gestural explosion. Directly from the studio, this paper production constitutes an essential and unique facet of his oeuvre, occupying a special 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 Cobra – Études de silhouettes
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1975
Condition
Good condition
Height
30 cm
Width
40 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Cobra
Period
1970-1980
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