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).
(Biography provided by Morren Galleries)
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Artist: KOBE
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).
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures
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Wishful Thinking Bronze Sculpture Lying Female Nude Figure Pigtails
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wishful Thinking Bronze Sculpture Lying Female Nude Figure Pigtails
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 201...
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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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Trots Bronze Sculpture Pride Proud Torse Torso Female Figure Nude Standing
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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 Nude Sculptures
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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 Nude Sculptures
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Bronze
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
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 Nude Sculptures
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Bronze
Sunbathing Bronze Sculpture Sun Lady Female Figure Nude
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sunbathing Bronze Sculpture Sun Lady Female Figure Nude
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-J...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures
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Bronze
Torsje Small Torso Bronze Sculpture Female Nude Figure
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Torsje Small Torso Bronze Sculpture Female Nude Figure
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures
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Bronze
Venus Bronze Sculpture Standing Figure Female with Arm Hand Torso Torse Nude
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Venus Bronze Sculpture Standing Figure Female with Arm Hand Torso Torse Nude
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures
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Vigorosa Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Lady Hair Head Portrait
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Vigorosa Bronze Sculpture Standing Female Figure Lady Hair Head Portrait
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures
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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 Nude Sculptures
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Bronze
Standing Figure Bronze Sculpture Female Nude Figure
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Standing Figure Bronze Sculpture Female Nude Figure
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-J...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures
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Bronze
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
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Bronze
Miss Bronze Sculpture Lady Lying Down Female Figure Woman Nude
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Miss Bronze Sculpture Lady Lying Down Female Figure Woman Nude
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 1950 – Saint-Julien (Var), France 2014).
H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures
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Bronze
Ballerina II Big Bronze Sculpture Torso Brown Patina Lying Down
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ballerina II Big Bronze Sculpture Torso Brown Patina Lying Down - Base 1 x 23,5 x 17,5 cm
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures
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Bronze
Femminile Bronze Sculpture Standing Woman Torso Lady Nude Brown Patina
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Femminile Bronze Sculpture Standing Woman Torso Lady Nude Brown Patina
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures
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La Gamba Bronze Sculpture Torso Standing Female Figure Girl Woman
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
La Gamba Bronze Sculpture Torso Standing Female Figure Girl Woman
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgium 19...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures
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Espressione Bronze Sculpture Torso Lying Down Black Patina Figurative
By KOBE
Located in Utrecht, NL
Espressione Bronze Sculpture Torso Lying Down Black Patina Figurative
KOBE, pseudonym of Jacques Saelens, was a Belgian artist (Kortrijk, Belgiu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures
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Bronze
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 Nude Sculptures
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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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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
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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).
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2010s Contemporary KOBE Nude Sculptures
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Bronze
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