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KOBE Figurative Sculptures

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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Artist: KOBE
Presence Horse Animal Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Brown Patina In Stock

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

$10,378

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)....

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Trots Bronze Sculpture Pride Proud Torse Torso Female Figure Nude

KOBETrots Bronze Sculpture Pride Proud Torse Torso Female Figure Nude, 2006

$6,186

Trots Bronze Sculpture Pride Proud Torse Torso Female Figure Nude

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Trots Bronze Sculpture Pride Proud Torse Torso Female Figure Nude Standing KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), Fran...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bustino Il Maschio Bronze Sculpture Contemporary In Stock
Bustino Il Maschio Bronze Sculpture Contemporary In Stock

KOBEBustino Il Maschio Bronze Sculpture Contemporary In Stock, 2004

$5,879

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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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Paradiso Bronze Sculpture Torse Torso Nude Figure Female Belly Black Patina

KOBEParadiso Bronze Sculpture Torse Torso Nude Figure Female Belly Black Patina, circa 2000

$12,373

Paradiso Bronze Sculpture Torse Torso Nude Figure Female Belly Black Patina

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Paradiso Bronze Sculpture Torse Torso Nude Figure Female Belly Black Patina 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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Torso ten voeten uit Bronze Sculpture Torse Standing Figure Female Nude

KOBETorso ten voeten uit Bronze Sculpture Torse Standing Figure Female Nude, 2010

$27,059

Torso ten voeten uit Bronze Sculpture Torse Standing Figure Female Nude

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Torso ten voeten uit Bronze Sculpture Torse Standing Figure Female Nude 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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Torse Bronze Sculpture Torso Body Female Nude Figure

KOBETorse Bronze Sculpture Torso Body Female Nude Figure, 2008

$5,102

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Tors Bronze Sculpture Torso Black Body

KOBETors Bronze Sculpture Torso Black Body, 2010

$10,825

Tors Bronze Sculpture Torso Black Body

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Tors Bronze Sculpture Torso Black Body KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014)....

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Tete Carree II Bronze Sculpture Head Figurative Black Patina In Stock
Tete Carree II Bronze Sculpture Head Figurative Black Patina In Stock

KOBETete Carree II Bronze Sculpture Head Figurative Black Patina In Stock, 2006

$10,825

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Beweging 301 Movement Bronze Sculpture Torse In Stock
Beweging 301 Movement Bronze Sculpture Torse In Stock

KOBEBeweging 301 Movement Bronze Sculpture Torse In Stock, 2014

$17,782

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 Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bustino Il Maschio e Il Femminile Bronze Sculpture Torso Black In Stock
Bustino Il Maschio e Il Femminile Bronze Sculpture Torso Black In Stock

KOBEBustino Il Maschio e Il Femminile Bronze Sculpture Torso Black In Stock, circa 2015

$5,879

Bustino Il Maschio e Il Femminile Bronze Sculpture Torso Black In Stock

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Bustino Il Femminile Bronze Sculpture Torso Lady Woman Black Patina. Price is per piece. KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Jul...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Mijmeren Bronze Sculpture Thinking Musing Female Figure Lady Woman Gold In Stock
Mijmeren Bronze Sculpture Thinking Musing Female Figure Lady Woman Gold In Stock

KOBEMijmeren Bronze Sculpture Thinking Musing Female Figure Lady Woman Gold In Stock, circa 2000

$20,873

Mijmeren Bronze Sculpture Thinking Musing Female Figure Lady Woman Gold In Stock

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Mijmeren Bronze Sculpture Thinking Musing Female Figure Lady Woman Gold 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 Figurative Sculptures

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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

$7,734

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Figurative Sculptures

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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

$15,017

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), ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Torso in Piedi II Standing Figure Female Nude Small

KOBETorso in Piedi II Standing Figure Female Nude Small, 2005

$6,807

Torso in Piedi II Standing Figure Female Nude Small

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Torso in Piedi II Standing Figure Female Nude Small 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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Torso in Piedi I Bronze Sculpture Big Standing Figure Torse

KOBETorso in Piedi I Bronze Sculpture Big Standing Figure Torse, 2005

$24,740

Torso in Piedi I Bronze Sculpture Big Standing Figure Torse

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Torso in Piedi I Bronze Sculpture Big Standing Figure Torse 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 Figurative Sculptures

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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

$18,554

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 Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Figurina Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Nude Torso Human In Stock
Figurina Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Nude Torso Human In Stock

KOBEFigurina Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Nude Torso Human In Stock, 2011

$13,144

Figurina Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Nude Torso Human In Stock

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Figurina Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Nude Torso Human Body 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 Figurative Sculptures

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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

$10,146

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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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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

KOBETorse Debout de Jeune Femme Bronze Sculpture, 2012

$23,969

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...

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2010s Contemporary KOBE Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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

$21,650

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Figurative Sculptures

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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

$21,650

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Kobe figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic KOBE figurative sculptures 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 figurative sculptures, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are available. KOBE figurative sculptures 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 $13,453.