Kobe
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014).
He combined the broad with sophistication. Two themes dominated his artworks: the female figures, in all its mystery and simplicity, not as those we know from fashion magazines and movies. His other favourite theme is the horse. Not only because it is a symbol of connection, companionship, and strength.
We also owe a lot to the horse. Its history runs parallel with that of man (in labour and in battle, in sporting entertainment, in defeats and victories).
Kobe developed his artistic vision by travelling around the world. Kobe has always been fascinated by the ancient cultures in Central America, South America, Africa and Asia. All his sculptures are therefore preceded by a long journey of passion, awareness, and study.
Kobe created his own style of sculptures that are instantly recognizable. Kobe was in constant search of beauty, simplicity, and purity. He did not inject his art with hidden meanings. His works of art brought feelings to life for the world to enjoy: love, happiness, friendship, and affection.
Since 1995, Kobe has lived and worked in Pietrasanta (Italy), the famous and historic international centre for marble and bronze artists, close to the bronze foundries and close to the Carrara marble quarries.
Education
Kobe studied sculpture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Kortrijk (Belgium) (1969-1977) as well as plastic arts, specializing in sculpture at Sint-Lucas Gent and Sint-Lukas Brussel (1972-1974). Later on he became a teacher in sculpture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Kortrijk (1977-1978), at the Academy of Fine Arts in Deinze (Belgium) (1979-1995) and Academy of Visual Arts in Harelbeke (Belgium) (1990-1994).Group Exhibitions (selected)
His artworks have been exhibited in numerous national and international galleries and art fairs including Morren Galleries (Utrecht, NL), Robinsons Art Gallery (Knokke-Zoute, BE), Europ'Art (Genève, CH)Assignments
MONUMENTAL ARTWORK The most monumental artwork ‘Arcade’ (670 x 630 x 440 cm) is located in Canada, near the Atlantic Ocean. Some of his other sculptures can be found in private collections and museums, among which are ‘The Phoebus Foundation’ (https://www.headquarters-katoennatie.com/en/the-bather-kobe) and ‘Beeldengalerij Het Depot’ (https://www.hetdepot.nl/en/Kunstenaars/Kobe). MONUMENTAL ARTWORK The most monumental artwork ‘Arcade’ (670 x 630 x 440 cm) is located in Canada, near the Atlantic Ocean. Some of his other sculptures can be found in private collections and museums, among which are ‘The Phoebus Foundation’ (https://www.headquarters-katoennatie.com/en/the-bather-kobe) and ‘Beeldengalerij Het Depot’ (https://www.hetdepot.nl/en/Kunstenaars/Kobe).Collections
LEGACY Kobe devoted his life to making art and left an impressive collection of marble and bronze artworks. His son honours his father's legacy and keeps the appreciation for his art alive. He travels around the world to meet people who are equally moved by the art of Kobe and he continues to promote Kobe's artworks through the following activities: organizing exhibitions, assessing the authenticity of the artworks, realizing publications (for example ‘Kobe – Ingenious Simplicity’) and promotion on social media.Art Fairs (selected)
Miart Milano Art Fair (Milano, IT), London Art Fair (Londen, GB), MPV Gallery (Den Bosch, Nederland), Miami Art Fair (Miami, Florida, USA), KunstRAI (Amsterdam, NL) and Galerie Beaux-Arts (Londen, GB).UTRECHT
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Il Cavaliere
39 x 37 x 8 cm
Bronze
6.800,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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Kijk
35,5 x 23 x 8 cm
Bronze
6.500,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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Small Horse
40 x 25 x 10 cm
Bronze
6.300,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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Hey Wait, I can Be Sharp Too
75 x 44 x 19 cm
Bronze
11.000,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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Une Petite Coquette
46 x 31 x 5 cm
Rosso Lagune
13.700,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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Look into the sky
46,5 x 33 x 8 cm
Bronze
7.800,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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Verlangen
28 x 40 x 5 cm
Bronze
10.500,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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Pegasus III
42 x 33 x 10 cm
Bronze
5.800,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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Hier ben ik dan
74 x 26 x 20 cm
Bronze
11.500 Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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In al zijn glorie
51 x 53 x 17,5 cm
Bronze
13.000 Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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Tête Carrée ( p/st)
22,5 x 22,5 x 19 cm
Bronze
5.500 (Per stuk) Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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La Fillette
66 x 27 x 18 cm
Bronze
11.200 Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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Meditatie
24 x 30 x 16 cm
Bronze
6.600 Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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Pegasus II
48 x 50 x 30 cm
Bronze
10.300 Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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Unita
60 x 35 x 10 cm
Bronze
12.000,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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La Porta
30,5 x 15 x 8 cm
Bronze
3.600 Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
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Zoals een pijl
17 x 24,5 x 6 cm
Bronze
3200,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht
Op Aanvraag
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Puledro
55 x 32 x 16 cm
Bronze
7.000,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Miss
29 x 37,5 x 8 cm
Bronze
5.300,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Donna con Anello
33,5 x 29 x 11 cm
Bronze
4.400,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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De wereld is zo klein, de twee staartjes
191 x 56 x 46 cm
Bronze
39.000,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Europa
70 x 85 x 20 cm
Bronze
14.500,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Here I am II
63 x 27 x 13 cm
Bronze
10.200,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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La Battona
66 x 23 x 17 cm
Bronze
11.200,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Head
72 x 68 x 11 cm.
Bronze
25.000 Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Meraviglia
88 x 40 x 21 cm
Bronze
13.000,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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La Mattina
36 x 47 x 11 cm
Bronze
9.500,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Tête
24 x 28 x 9 cm
Bronze
5.700,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Figurina
50 x 19 x 12 cm
Bronze
6.600,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Spring
44 x 54 x 20 cm
Bronze
11.500,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Prima Ballerina
69 x 34,5 x 15,5
Bronze
13.000,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Les Deux Faces
38,5 x 30 x 40,5 cm
Bronze
7.000,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Cavallino Fiero
14,5 x 8 x 4 cm
Bronze
1.700,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Bustino Il Maschile and Bustino Il Femminile
23 x 23 x 10 cm
Bronze
3.000,- per stuk Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Torso in Piedi II
34 x 12 x 9,5 cm
Bronze
3.600,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Douceur
27 x 25 x 20 cm
Bronze
7.000,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Careful
115 x 40 x 36 cm
Bronze
18.500,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Torsje
18,5x 7 x 5 cm
Bronze
2.000,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Forza
69 x 42 x 18 cm
Bronze
14.700,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Amoroso
74 x 40 x 16 cm
Bronze
13.000,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Staande torso voetje vooruit
21 x 7,5 x 5,5 cm
Bronze
2.300,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Femminile
52 x 18 x 14 cm
Bronze
8.400,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request
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Torse
25 x 11 x 7 cm
Bronze
2.700,- Euro | Lokatie: Utrecht - On Request