Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Composition Cobra bleue
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Marcus de Vestele, Composition Cobra bleue, an original Aquarelle with blue ink on paper from 1975, measuring 30 × 23 cm, not signed on the recto and bearing the studio stamp on the back, provenance from the artist’s atelier, Cobra-influenced abstract-figurative work in the artist’s 1970s period, condition Good condition.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Blue Cobra Composition
Watercolor and blue ink on paper, circa 1975
Signature : Not signed on the front. Studio stamp on the back: “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions : 30 × 23 cm
Sold unframed
Condition : Good overall studio condition. Some slight signs of age and light edge oxidation, in line with a work from the 1970s coming directly from the artist’s studio.
Provenance : Studio of the artist Marcus de Vestele.
Description
Lovely abstract Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, created around 1975.
Four strong graphic signs organize themselves on the paper: a circle solar or ocular with a broad, fluid stroke, a vertically striped totem on the right, and two stacked shapes, almost ideogrammatic, at the bottom. The intense blue, laid down in watercolor and ink, ranges from saturated to more transparent, letting the paper breathe.
The gesture is spontaneous, nervous, almost calligraphic. The work fully embodies the Cobra spirit: economy of means, elemental figuration, tension between primitive sign and abstraction. The composition has a presence that is both archaic and modern, akin to ideograms or totems.
A characteristic piece of Marcus de Vestele’s paper production in the 1970s, directly from the artist’s studio.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a major Belgian artist, best known primarily as a marble sculptor (notably in Carrara and with Bardiglio marble). Alongside his sculptural practice, he developed throughout his life a substantial pictorial output, long kept private 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 gestural handling, and a constant tension between figuration and abstraction.
His drawings, washes and gouaches combine the discipline of the sculptor with the lyrical, gestural explosion characteristic of Cobra. Directly from the studio, this on-paper production constitutes an essential and singular facet of his work, occupying a distinct 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)
Blue Cobra Composition
Watercolor and blue ink on paper, circa 1975
Signature : Not signed on the front. Studio stamp on the back: “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions : 30 × 23 cm
Sold unframed
Condition : Good overall studio condition. Some slight signs of age and light edge oxidation, in line with a work from the 1970s coming directly from the artist’s studio.
Provenance : Studio of the artist Marcus de Vestele.
Description
Lovely abstract Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, created around 1975.
Four strong graphic signs organize themselves on the paper: a circle solar or ocular with a broad, fluid stroke, a vertically striped totem on the right, and two stacked shapes, almost ideogrammatic, at the bottom. The intense blue, laid down in watercolor and ink, ranges from saturated to more transparent, letting the paper breathe.
The gesture is spontaneous, nervous, almost calligraphic. The work fully embodies the Cobra spirit: economy of means, elemental figuration, tension between primitive sign and abstraction. The composition has a presence that is both archaic and modern, akin to ideograms or totems.
A characteristic piece of Marcus de Vestele’s paper production in the 1970s, directly from the artist’s studio.
Biography
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is a major Belgian artist, best known primarily as a marble sculptor (notably in Carrara and with Bardiglio marble). Alongside his sculptural practice, he developed throughout his life a substantial pictorial output, long kept private 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 gestural handling, and a constant tension between figuration and abstraction.
His drawings, washes and gouaches combine the discipline of the sculptor with the lyrical, gestural explosion characteristic of Cobra. Directly from the studio, this on-paper production constitutes an essential and singular facet of his work, occupying a distinct 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 bleue
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1975
Condition
Good condition
Height
30 cm
Width
23 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Cobra
Period
1970-1980
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