Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Composition Cobra “ L’oiseau “ 1975
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Marcus de Vestele, Composition Cobra “L’oiseau” 1975, ink on paper, original edition, 22.5 × 28 cm, signed, Belgium.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
L’oiseau, 1975
Ink on paper
Signature: signed bottom right MARCUS 75.
Bottom left, dedication “for Jeanne”
Dimensions: 28 × 22.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: good overall. Flexible sheet, ink held. On the reverse, foxing marks on the upper edge, with no impact on the recto. Studio stamp “Marcus de Vestele / Atelier de l’artiste.”
Provenance: artist’s studio Marcus de Vestele.
Description:
Ink from 1975. A large bird at the center, round eye, hooked beak, washed gray body, black legs planted under a horizon line.
Around it, three smaller birds: to the left a winged shape, almost insect-like, connected to the head by a fine line; above, two brief silhouettes, barely perched; to the right, a profile bird, beak open, body black as it runs.
The paper remains bare. Nothing describes a place: a line, four beasts, and emptiness. Quick ink, dry wash, retouched on the head. Direct gesture, figures barely held, in the restrained primitive figuration of Cobra.
Dédicaced sheet, directly from the artist’s studio.
Biography:
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) was a Belgian artist known first as a marble sculptor, notably in Carrara and in Bardiglio.
Alongside, he pursued throughout life a body of work on paper that remained in the studio for a long time, today sought after. Strongly influenced by Cobra (Karel Appel, Asger Jorn, Pierre Alechinsky, Corneille, Constant), he preserves the rustic figure, the spontaneous line, and the tension between beast and abstraction.
This 1975 ink is an example: rapid line, gray wash, bird held more by gesture than by drawing.
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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)
L’oiseau, 1975
Ink on paper
Signature: signed bottom right MARCUS 75.
Bottom left, dedication “for Jeanne”
Dimensions: 28 × 22.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition: good overall. Flexible sheet, ink held. On the reverse, foxing marks on the upper edge, with no impact on the recto. Studio stamp “Marcus de Vestele / Atelier de l’artiste.”
Provenance: artist’s studio Marcus de Vestele.
Description:
Ink from 1975. A large bird at the center, round eye, hooked beak, washed gray body, black legs planted under a horizon line.
Around it, three smaller birds: to the left a winged shape, almost insect-like, connected to the head by a fine line; above, two brief silhouettes, barely perched; to the right, a profile bird, beak open, body black as it runs.
The paper remains bare. Nothing describes a place: a line, four beasts, and emptiness. Quick ink, dry wash, retouched on the head. Direct gesture, figures barely held, in the restrained primitive figuration of Cobra.
Dédicaced sheet, directly from the artist’s studio.
Biography:
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) was a Belgian artist known first as a marble sculptor, notably in Carrara and in Bardiglio.
Alongside, he pursued throughout life a body of work on paper that remained in the studio for a long time, today sought after. Strongly influenced by Cobra (Karel Appel, Asger Jorn, Pierre Alechinsky, Corneille, Constant), he preserves the rustic figure, the spontaneous line, and the tension between beast and abstraction.
This 1975 ink is an example: rapid line, gray wash, bird held more by gesture than by drawing.
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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Edition
Original
Artist
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024)
Title of artwork
Composition Cobra “ L’oiseau “ 1975
Technique
Ink
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1975
Condition
Good condition
Height
22.5 cm
Width
28 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Cobra
Period
1970-1980
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