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).
(Biography provided by Morren Galleries)
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Artist: KOBE
Donnina in Piedi Bronze Sculpture Standing Woman
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Donnina in Piedi Bronze Sculpture Standing Woman
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Bronze
Douceur Bronze Sculpture Sweetness Head Portrait Black Female
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Douceur Bronze Sculpture Sweetness Head Portrait Black Female
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Ju...
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Ballerina I Bronze Sculpture Torso Lying Down Brown Patina
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ballerina I Bronze Sculpture Torso Lying Down Brown Patina
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Dansante Bronze Sculpture Torso Naked Dancing Contemporary
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dansante Bronze Sculpture Torso Naked Dancing Contemporary
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Figurina Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Nude Torso Human Body
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Figurina Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Nude Torso Human Body
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Ruin Cavallo Castrato Horse Bronze Sculpture Animal Contemporary In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ruin Cavallo Castrato Horse Bronze Sculpture Animal Contemporary In Stock
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), Fran...
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Forza Bronze Sculpture Horse Big Animal Figurative Contemporary
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Forza Bronze Sculpture Horse Big Animal Figurative Contemporary
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-J...
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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...
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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).
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Assuré Assure Bronze Sculpture Standing Woman Portrait Contemporary Geometric
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Assuré Assure Bronze Sculpture Standing Woman Portrait Contemporary Geometric
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Alles Omhoog Bronze Sculpture Everything up in the Air Horse Animal In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Alles Omhoog Bronze Sculpture Everything up in the Air Horse Animal In Stock
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Attesa The Waiting Bronze Sculpture Lady Woman Laying Portrait Contemporary
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Attesa The Waiting Bronze Sculpture Lady Woman Laying Portrait Contemporary
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 19...
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Here I am II Bronze Sculpture Figurative Abstract Geometric In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Here I am II is a bronze sculpture, figurative, abstract, geometric with a wonderful smooth black patina. It will look great in your living room.
Here I am II Bronze Sculpture Figu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Finesse Bronze Sculpture Small Horse Green Patina Figurative Animal
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Finesse Bronze Sculpture Small Horse Green Patina Figurative Animal
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Careful Bronze Sculpture Lady Woman Standing Portrait Contemporary
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Careful Bronze Sculpture Lady Woman Standing Portrait Contemporary
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Meisje met Staartjes Bronze Sculpture Girl with Pigtails Portrait
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, B...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Explosion (l 'argo) Bronze Sculpture Abstract Contemporary Art
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Explosion (l 'argo) Bronze Sculpture Abstract Contemporary Art
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014).
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Centauro Bronze Sculpture Man Horse Mythology Portrait Animal Contemporary
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Centauro Bronze Sculpture Man Horse Mythology Portrait Animal Contemporary
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Centauro 2012 Bronze Sculpture Man Woman Horse Mythology Contemporary
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Centauro 2012 Bronze Sculpture Man Woman Horse Mythology Contemporary
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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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...
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Coppia Set of Two Bronze Sculptures Couple Heads Portraits Man and Woman
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Coppia Set of Two Bronze Sculptures Couple Heads Portraits Contemporary Figurative
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Baadster Swimmer Bather Bronze Sculpture Black with Gold Patina
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Baadster Swimmer Bather Bronze Sculpture Black with Gold Patina. Base is 7 x 29 x 25 cm
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kort...
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Il Cavaliere Horseman Horse Bronze Figure Sculpture Animal Contemporary In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Il Cavaliere Horseman Horse Bronze Figure Sculpture Animal Contemporary In Stock
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrij...
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Meditatie Meditation Green Bronze Sculpture Figurative Head In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Meditatie Meditation Green Bronze Sculpture Figurative Head In Stock
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950...
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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
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), Fra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Les Deux Faces The Two Faces Bronze Sculpture Contemporary
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Les Deux Faces The Two Faces Bronze Sculpture Contemporary
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014).
He c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Bronze
Pegasus III Bronze Sculpture Wings Horse, Greek Mythology Beige Patina In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pegasus III Bronze Sculpture Wings Horse, Greek Mythology Beige Patina In Stock
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Bustino Il Maschio Bronze Sculpture Contemporary In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bustino Il Maschio Bronze Sculpture Contemporary In Stock
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014).
He com...
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Zoals Een Pijl Arrow Bronze Figurative Horse Sculpture Geometric In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Zoals Een Pijl Arrow Bronze Figurative Horse Sculpture Geometric In Stock
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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De Jongeling Youngster Young Man Bronze Sculpture Big Outside In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
De Jongeling Youngster Young Man Bronze Sculpture Big Outside In Stock
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France...
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Beweging 301 Movement Bronze Sculpture Torse In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beweging Movement Bronze Sculpture Torse In Stock
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014).
He combined th...
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2010s Contemporary KOBE Art
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Bronze
Torse Debout de Jeune Femme Bronze Sculpture In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Torse Debout de Jeune Femme Bronze Sculpture In Stock
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014).
He combin...
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2010s Contemporary KOBE Art
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Bronze
Pegasus II Horse Bronze Sculpture Greek Mythology Light Green Wings In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pegasus II, is a bronze sculpture of a horse with wings, from Greek mythology, with beautiful light green patina.
Pegasus II Horse Bronze Sculpture G...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Tete Carree II Bronze Sculpture Head Figurative Black Patina In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Tete Carree II Bronze Sculpture Head Figurative Black Patina Contemporary - In Stock
Price per piece, the one with the closed eyes is available right away. The other one has a deliv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Unita Big Bronze Sculpture Brown Figurative Geometric Horse Rider In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Unita Big Bronze Sculpture Brown Figurative Geometric Horse Rider In Stock
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Het Verlangen Desire Bronze Sculpture Female Nude Figure Brown Patina In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Het Verlangen Desire Bronze Sculpture Female Nude Figure Brown Patina In Stock
Base: 40 x 41 x 10 cm
Woman: 27 x 40 x 4 cm
KOBE, pseud...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Hey Wait, I Can Be Sharp Too Bronze Sculpture Nude Girl Figure Brown In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hey Wait, I Can Be Sharp Too Bronze Sculpture Nude Girl Figure Brown In Stock
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Bronze
La Porta Bronze Figurative Sculpture Brown Geometric Contemporary In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
La Porta Bronze Figurative Sculpture Brown Geometric Contemporary In Stock
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), Fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Kijk Look Horseman Horse Bronze Figurative Sculpture Brown Patina Rider
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kijk Look Horseman Horse Bronze Figurative Sculpture Brown Patina Rider
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Bronze
Hier Ben Ik Dan Green Bronze Sculpture Standing Girl Pigtails In Stock
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Hier Ben Ik Dan Green Bronze Sculpture Standing Girl Pigtails In Stock
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Art
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Bronze
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