Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) - Composition Cobra, La fenêtre Encre et lavis sur papier, années 1970
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Marcus de Vestele (1941–2024), a Belgian artist, presents the original 1970 Cobra-inspired aquarelle on paper titled Composition Cobra, La fenêtre Encre et lavis sur papier, 39.5 × 35.5 cm, from the artist’s workshop and not framed, in good condition.
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Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) The Window Ink and wash on paper, 1970s
Signature: Unsigned on the front
Stamp of the studio on the back: “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 39.5 × 35.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition:
Good general studio condition. Cream paper, a few light age traces consistent with a work from the 1970s coming directly from the artist’s studio. Clean recto.
Provenance: Artist’s Studio of Marcus de Vestele.
Description:
Composition Cobra by Marcus de Vestele, 1970s.
An open frame, almost a window, occupies the left side of the sheet: black line, gray wash, interior left white. On the right, a dense black ink mass invades the space — branches, feathers, arms, nothing is cut. The gesture is swift, overlapped, with the white of the paper peeking through like lights.
A small black form, isolated in the frame’s emptiness, links the two zones.
The tension is clear: on one side architecture, on the other explosion. Primitive figuration and gestural abstraction stand together, with no color other than black and gray. Theatrical quality, typically Cobra.
A characteristic piece from Marcus de Vestele’s paper production in the 1970s, coming directly from the artist’s studio.
Biography:
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is 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 substantial body of painting, long kept confidential and today sought after by collectors.
Strongly influenced by the Cobra movement (Karel Appel, Asger Jorn, Pierre Alechinsky, Corneille, Constant), he retained primitive figuration, spontaneous line, and the tension between figure and abstraction.
His paper works from the 1970s combine the rigor of the sculptor with a free gestural quality. Issued directly from the studio, this production constitutes 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 Window Ink and wash on paper, 1970s
Signature: Unsigned on the front
Stamp of the studio on the back: “Marcus de Vestele – Atelier de l’artiste”
Dimensions: 39.5 × 35.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition:
Good general studio condition. Cream paper, a few light age traces consistent with a work from the 1970s coming directly from the artist’s studio. Clean recto.
Provenance: Artist’s Studio of Marcus de Vestele.
Description:
Composition Cobra by Marcus de Vestele, 1970s.
An open frame, almost a window, occupies the left side of the sheet: black line, gray wash, interior left white. On the right, a dense black ink mass invades the space — branches, feathers, arms, nothing is cut. The gesture is swift, overlapped, with the white of the paper peeking through like lights.
A small black form, isolated in the frame’s emptiness, links the two zones.
The tension is clear: on one side architecture, on the other explosion. Primitive figuration and gestural abstraction stand together, with no color other than black and gray. Theatrical quality, typically Cobra.
A characteristic piece from Marcus de Vestele’s paper production in the 1970s, coming directly from the artist’s studio.
Biography:
Marcus de Vestele (1941-2024) is 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 substantial body of painting, long kept confidential and today sought after by collectors.
Strongly influenced by the Cobra movement (Karel Appel, Asger Jorn, Pierre Alechinsky, Corneille, Constant), he retained primitive figuration, spontaneous line, and the tension between figure and abstraction.
His paper works from the 1970s combine the rigor of the sculptor with a free gestural quality. Issued directly from the studio, this production constitutes 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, La fenêtre Encre et lavis sur papier, années 1970
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1970
Condition
Good condition
Height
39.5 cm
Width
35.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Cobra
Period
1970-1980
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