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KOBE Art

Belgian, 1950-2014
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).
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Hey Wait, I Can Be Sharp Too Bronze Sculpture Nude Girl Figure Brown
Hey Wait, I Can Be Sharp Too Bronze Sculpture Nude Girl Figure Brown

KOBEHey Wait, I Can Be Sharp Too Bronze Sculpture Nude Girl Figure Brown, 2008

$22,353

Hey Wait, I Can Be Sharp Too Bronze Sculpture Nude Girl Figure Brown

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Hey Wait, I Can Be Sharp Too Bronze Sculpture Nude Girl Figure Brown KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Miss Bronze Sculpture Lady Lying Down Female Figure Woman Green
Miss Bronze Sculpture Lady Lying Down Female Figure Woman Green

KOBEMiss Bronze Sculpture Lady Lying Down Female Figure Woman Green, 2005

$10,219

Miss Bronze Sculpture Lady Lying Down Female Figure Woman Green

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Miss Bronze Sculpture Lady Lying Down Female Figure Woman Nude Green In Stock KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), F...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Puberta Standing Figure Bronze Sculpture Nude Body
Puberta Standing Figure Bronze Sculpture Nude Body

KOBEPuberta Standing Figure Bronze Sculpture Nude Body, circa 2000

$17,085

Puberta Standing Figure Bronze Sculpture Nude Body

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Puberta Standing Figure Bronze Sculpture Nude Body KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), Fr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Torse Debout de Jeune Femme Bronze Sculpture
Torse Debout de Jeune Femme Bronze Sculpture

KOBETorse Debout de Jeune Femme Bronze Sculpture, 2012

$24,748

Torse Debout de Jeune Femme Bronze Sculpture

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Torse Debout de Jeune Femme Bronze Sculpture KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014). He combined the br...

Category

2010s Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Meisje met Staartjes Bronze Sculpture Girl with Pigtails Portrait In Stock
Meisje met Staartjes Bronze Sculpture Girl with Pigtails Portrait In Stock

KOBEMeisje met Staartjes Bronze Sculpture Girl with Pigtails Portrait In Stock, 2007

$11,973

Meisje met Staartjes Bronze Sculpture Girl with Pigtails Portrait In Stock

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Meisje met Staartjes Bronze Sculpture Girl with Pigtails Portrait In Stock KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), Fra...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Vigorosa Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Lady Hair Portrait In Stock
Vigorosa Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Lady Hair Portrait In Stock

KOBEVigorosa Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Lady Hair Portrait In Stock, 2007

$22,353

Vigorosa Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Lady Hair Portrait In Stock

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Vigorosa Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Lady Hair Head Portrait KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Zou het Gaan Regenen Vandaag? Bronze Sculpture I Wonder if it Will Rain Today
Zou het Gaan Regenen Vandaag? Bronze Sculpture I Wonder if it Will Rain Today

KOBEZou het Gaan Regenen Vandaag? Bronze Sculpture I Wonder if it Will Rain Today, 2009

$15,505

Zou het Gaan Regenen Vandaag? Bronze Sculpture I Wonder if it Will Rain Today

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Zou het Gaan Regenen Vandaag? Bronze Sculpture I Wonder if it Will Rain Today KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Eccomi II Bronze Sculpture Lady Woman Sitting Portrait Contemporary

KOBEEccomi II Bronze Sculpture Lady Woman Sitting Portrait Contemporary, Circa 2015

$20,755

Eccomi II Bronze Sculpture Lady Woman Sitting Portrait Contemporary

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Eccomi II Bronze Sculpture Lady Woman Sitting Portrait Contemporary KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Power Horse Bronze Sculpture Brown Animal In Stock

KOBEPower Horse Bronze Sculpture Brown Animal In Stock, circa 2015

$9,578

Power Horse Bronze Sculpture Brown Animal In Stock

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Power Horse Bronze Sculpture Brown Animal In Stock KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014). He combined...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

In Al Zijn Glorie Horse Bronze Figurative Sculpture Geometric Black In Stock
In Al Zijn Glorie Horse Bronze Figurative Sculpture Geometric Black In Stock

KOBEIn Al Zijn Glorie Horse Bronze Figurative Sculpture Geometric Black In Stock, 2011

$26,341

In Al Zijn Glorie Horse Bronze Figurative Sculpture Geometric Black In Stock

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

In Al Zijn Glorie Horse Bronze Figurative Sculpture Geometric Black In Stock KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), F...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Torso Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Standing Figure Female Nude

KOBETorso Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Standing Figure Female Nude, 2006

$13,571

Torso Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Standing Figure Female Nude

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Torso Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Standing Figure Female Nude KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014). ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Torse Bronze Sculpture Torso Body Female Nude Figure

KOBETorse Bronze Sculpture Torso Body Female Nude Figure, 2008

$5,268

Torse Bronze Sculpture Torso Body Female Nude Figure

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Torse Bronze Sculpture Torso Body Female Nude Figure KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014). He combine...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

De Wereld Is Zo Klein, Twee Staartjes The World Is Small Bronze Sculpture
De Wereld Is Zo Klein, Twee Staartjes The World Is Small Bronze Sculpture

KOBEDe Wereld Is Zo Klein, Twee Staartjes The World Is Small Bronze Sculpture, 2004

$76,149

De Wereld Is Zo Klein, Twee Staartjes The World Is Small Bronze Sculpture

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

De Wereld Is Zo Klein, Twee Staartjes The World Is Small Bronze Sculpture The sculpture has an edition of 8 (plus 4 Epreuves Artistes) The Sculpture Edition 6/8 can be delivered in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Presence Horse Animal Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Brown Patina In Stock

KOBEPresence Horse Animal Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Brown Patina In Stock, circa 2000

$10,716

Presence Horse Animal Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Brown Patina In Stock

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Presence Horse Animal Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Brown Patina KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014)....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Hier Ben Ik Dan Green Bronze Sculpture Standing Girl Pigtails
Hier Ben Ik Dan Green Bronze Sculpture Standing Girl Pigtails

KOBEHier Ben Ik Dan Green Bronze Sculpture Standing Girl Pigtails, 2007

$22,353

Hier Ben Ik Dan Green Bronze Sculpture Standing Girl Pigtails

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Hier Ben Ik Dan Green Bronze Sculpture Standing Girl Pigtails KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Hoge Hakken, Echte Liefde Bronze Sculpture High Heels Love Female

KOBEHoge Hakken, Echte Liefde Bronze Sculpture High Heels Love Female, 2006

$19,157

Hoge Hakken, Echte Liefde Bronze Sculpture High Heels Love Female

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Hoge Hakken, Echte Liefde Bronze Sculpture High Heels Real Love Portrait Female Figure In Stock KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Sa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

La Coppia Bronze Sculpture Set The Couple Heads Figurative Brown In Stock
La Coppia Bronze Sculpture Set The Couple Heads Figurative Brown In Stock

KOBELa Coppia Bronze Sculpture Set The Couple Heads Figurative Brown In Stock, 2010

$7,986

La Coppia Bronze Sculpture Set The Couple Heads Figurative Brown In Stock

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

La Coppia Bronze Sculpture Set The Couple Heads Figurative Abstract In Stock KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), F...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Staande Torso Voetje Vooruit Bronze Sculpture Standing Torse Foot Ahead
Staande Torso Voetje Vooruit Bronze Sculpture Standing Torse Foot Ahead

KOBEStaande Torso Voetje Vooruit Bronze Sculpture Standing Torse Foot Ahead, circa 2000

$4,789

Staande Torso Voetje Vooruit Bronze Sculpture Standing Torse Foot Ahead

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Staande Torso Voetje Vooruit Bronze Sculpture Standing Torse Foot Ahead KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Hoge Hakken, Echte Liefde Bronze Sculpture High Heels Real Love Female Figure

KOBEHoge Hakken, Echte Liefde Bronze Sculpture High Heels Real Love Female Figure, 2006

$19,157

Hoge Hakken, Echte Liefde Bronze Sculpture High Heels Real Love Female Figure

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Hoge Hakken, Echte Liefde Bronze Sculpture High Heels Real Love Portrait Female Figure KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Ein Kopf Bronze Sculpture A Head Portrait of a Woman Man Human

KOBEEin Kopf Bronze Sculpture A Head Portrait of a Woman Man Human, Circa 2015

$10,476

Ein Kopf Bronze Sculpture A Head Portrait of a Woman Man Human

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Ein Kopf Bronze Sculpture A Head Portrait of a Woman Man Human KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014). ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Donna con Anello Woman with Ring Bronze Sculpture In Stock
Donna con Anello Woman with Ring Bronze Sculpture In Stock

KOBEDonna con Anello Woman with Ring Bronze Sculpture In Stock, circa 2015

$8,800

Donna con Anello Woman with Ring Bronze Sculpture In Stock

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Donna con Anello Woman with Ring Bronze Sculpture In Stock KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014). He co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art

Materials

Bronze

Kobe art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic KOBE art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by KOBE in bronze, metal and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large KOBE art, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are available. KOBE art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,051 and tops out at $277,386, while the average work can sell for $12,829.