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KOBE Nude 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
Torso Maschile Bronze Sculpture Torse Male Nude Torso

KOBETorso Maschile Bronze Sculpture Torse Male Nude Torso, 2007

$13,977

Torso Maschile Bronze Sculpture Torse Male Nude Torso

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

Torso Maschile Bronze Sculpture Torse Male Nude Torso KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures

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Bronze

Torso in Piedi I Bronze Sculpture Big Standing Figure Torse

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

$25,707

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures

Materials

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

$12,856

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 Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Torso ten voeten uit Bronze Sculpture Torse Standing Figure Female Nude

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

$28,116

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures

Materials

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

$6,108

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures

Materials

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

$18,477

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...

Category

2010s Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Torso Maschile Bronze Sculpture Torse Male Nude Torso

KOBETorso Maschile Bronze Sculpture Torse Male Nude Torso, 2007

$13,977

Torso Maschile Bronze Sculpture Torse Male Nude Torso

By KOBE

Located in Utrecht, NL

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Torso in Piedi II Standing Figure Female Nude Small

KOBETorso in Piedi II Standing Figure Female Nude Small, 2005

$7,072

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), ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Trots Bronze Sculpture Pride Proud Torse Torso Female Figure Nude

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

$6,428

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures

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

$17,194

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 Nude Sculptures

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

$10,284

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 Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vigorosa Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Lady Hair Portrait In Stock

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

$22,495

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 Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Torso Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Standing Figure Female Nude

KOBETorso Bronze Sculpture Contemporary Standing Figure Female Nude, 2006

$13,657

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 Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Torse Bronze Sculpture Torso Body Female Nude Figure

KOBETorse Bronze Sculpture Torso Body Female Nude Figure, 2008

$5,301

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 Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Kobe nude sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic KOBE nude 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 nude sculptures, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are available. KOBE nude sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,467 and tops out at $35,644, while the average work can sell for $12,066.