Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Deux figures au panneau bleu
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Marcus de Vestele, Deux figures au panneau bleu, ink and wash on paper, 1975, 31.5 × 25 cm, original edition, Cobra style, Belgium.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Two figures on a blue panel
Ink and watercolor on paper, circa 1975
Signature: Not signed on the front.
Studio stamp on the back: “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 31.5 × 25 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall. Some light signs of age, in keeping with a studio work from the 1970s.
Provenance: Artist’s studio of Marcus de Vestele.
Description
Beautiful Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, made around 1975.
Two figures stand within a rudimentary frame, resting on a band of ink like a pedestal. On the left, a tangled, almost floral character occupies a vivid blue panel striped with wash. On the right, a more legible black silhouette: triangular head, circular belly, short legs, bold, immediate line.
The treatment is typically Cobra: spontaneity of gesture, the blue contrasting with black ink, a constant tension between elemental figuration and abstraction. The two figures have an archaic human presence, both naive and monumental.
A graphic, vivid work, characteristic of Cobra production on paper by Marcus de Vestele in the 1970s, directly from the artist’s studio.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a major Belgian artist, best known as a sculptor working 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 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 paper works 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 discipline of the sculptor with Cobra’s lyric and gestural explosion. Directly from the studio, this paper-based production constitutes an essential and singular facet of his oeuvre, 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)
Two figures on a blue panel
Ink and watercolor on paper, circa 1975
Signature: Not signed on the front.
Studio stamp on the back: “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 31.5 × 25 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall. Some light signs of age, in keeping with a studio work from the 1970s.
Provenance: Artist’s studio of Marcus de Vestele.
Description
Beautiful Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, made around 1975.
Two figures stand within a rudimentary frame, resting on a band of ink like a pedestal. On the left, a tangled, almost floral character occupies a vivid blue panel striped with wash. On the right, a more legible black silhouette: triangular head, circular belly, short legs, bold, immediate line.
The treatment is typically Cobra: spontaneity of gesture, the blue contrasting with black ink, a constant tension between elemental figuration and abstraction. The two figures have an archaic human presence, both naive and monumental.
A graphic, vivid work, characteristic of Cobra production on paper by Marcus de Vestele in the 1970s, directly from the artist’s studio.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a major Belgian artist, best known as a sculptor working 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 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 paper works 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 discipline of the sculptor with Cobra’s lyric and gestural explosion. Directly from the studio, this paper-based production constitutes an essential and singular facet of his oeuvre, 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
Deux figures au panneau bleu
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1975
Condition
Good condition
Height
31.5 cm
Width
25 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Cobra
Period
1970-1980
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