Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Composition Cobra « Les danseurs « Encre et lavis sur papier, années 1970
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Marcus de Vestele; Cobra composition “Les danseurs”; ink and wash on paper, original edition, created in 1974; 50 × 38.5 cm; Belgium; good condition; from the artist’s studio.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) The Dancers
Ink and wash on paper, 1970s
Signature: Unsigned on the front
Stamp of the workshop on the back: “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 50 × 38.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition:
Good overall workshop condition. Cream paper, some light signs of aging consistent with a work from the 1970s coming directly from the artist’s studio. Clean recto.
Provenance:
Artist’s workshop of Marcus de Vestele.
Description:
Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, 1970s.
Two dancers stand facing each other in a field of gray wash. The line is black, continuous, economical. On the left, the body is angular: visor or headdress, circled knee, leg thrust forward. On the right, the figure is more rounded, dark hair, foot raised, hip and torso indicated in a single gesture. The background is broad and brushed, more agitated on the left, more open on the right. The paper’s whiteness remains visible within the bodies.
The movement is suspended, without anecdote. The contrast is sharp between the firm outline and the free wash. Primitive, almost sculptural figuration — the sculptor is readable in the volume of the knees and hips — and Cobra tension between human presence and abstraction. Theatrical quality.
A characteristic piece of Marcus de Vestele’s paper production from the 1970s, directly from the artist’s studio.
Biography:
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) was a Belgian artist best known as a marble sculptor (notably in Carrara and with Bardiglio marble). Alongside his sculptural practice, he developed throughout his life a significant 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), he retained its primitive figuration, spontaneous line, and the tension between figure and abstraction.
His paper works from the 1970s combine the discipline of the sculptor with a free gestural approach. Directly from the atelier, this body of work represents an essential facet of his oeuvre.
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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) The Dancers
Ink and wash on paper, 1970s
Signature: Unsigned on the front
Stamp of the workshop on the back: “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 50 × 38.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition:
Good overall workshop condition. Cream paper, some light signs of aging consistent with a work from the 1970s coming directly from the artist’s studio. Clean recto.
Provenance:
Artist’s workshop of Marcus de Vestele.
Description:
Cobra composition by Marcus de Vestele, 1970s.
Two dancers stand facing each other in a field of gray wash. The line is black, continuous, economical. On the left, the body is angular: visor or headdress, circled knee, leg thrust forward. On the right, the figure is more rounded, dark hair, foot raised, hip and torso indicated in a single gesture. The background is broad and brushed, more agitated on the left, more open on the right. The paper’s whiteness remains visible within the bodies.
The movement is suspended, without anecdote. The contrast is sharp between the firm outline and the free wash. Primitive, almost sculptural figuration — the sculptor is readable in the volume of the knees and hips — and Cobra tension between human presence and abstraction. Theatrical quality.
A characteristic piece of Marcus de Vestele’s paper production from the 1970s, directly from the artist’s studio.
Biography:
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) was a Belgian artist best known as a marble sculptor (notably in Carrara and with Bardiglio marble). Alongside his sculptural practice, he developed throughout his life a significant 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), he retained its primitive figuration, spontaneous line, and the tension between figure and abstraction.
His paper works from the 1970s combine the discipline of the sculptor with a free gestural approach. Directly from the atelier, this body of work represents an essential facet of his oeuvre.
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 « Les danseurs « Encre et lavis sur papier, années 1970
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1974
Condition
Good condition
Height
38.5 cm
Width
50 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Cobra
Period
1970-1980
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