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Yolande Ide (1931) - Terracotta Sculpture « Nicole »
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Yolande Ide (1931)
This terracotta sculpture captures a serene yet evocative moment, depicting a seated female figure in an organic, textured style. The rough, almost eroded surface gives the piece a raw, expressive quality, emphasizing the natural flow of the body and the imperfections of human form. The artist skillfully blends classic figurative sculpture with an earthy, almost primal approach, reinforcing a deep connection to nature. The relaxed yet attentive posture conveys a quiet introspection, as if the subject is lost in thought. The name “Nicole” inscribed on the base suggests a personal dimension to the work, adding to its intimate and contemplative essence.
Biography of the artist:
Yolande Ide, now 94 years old woman, from the Belgian coastal town named De Haan. She is the daughter of Léon Ide, a prominent architect in the commune of De Haan.
In 1950, Yolande enrolled in courses at the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp.
Throughout her life, she created magnificent terracotta sculptures and paintings in secret, in her small workshop within their large family home. Despite her artistic talent, she never exhibited her works, preferring to keep her studio within the castle where she resided.
Yolande carefully crafted her sculptures, focusing on female figures, highly stylized for the 1960s and considered avant-garde in their style. Like a passionate artist sometimes she created male figures. She succeeded in painting as well.
Her sculptures are characterized by their raw beauty.
Her father, Leon Ide, was a renowned architect who greatly influenced the interwar architectural landscape of De Haan. He specialized in designing Anglo-Norman and Flemish country-style villas, as well as undertaking projects in other coastal municipalities such as Bredene and Middelkerke. Notably, he renovated the « Grand Hôtel du Coq-sur-mer » in Le Coq, originally designed by Alfred Neirynck in 1889, and designed the town hall of the former municipality of Klemskerke.
Hand signed. Circa 1960s.
Dimensions: 32 x 40 x 30 cm.
9 kg
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ConditionGoodColorsBeige, Brown, TaupeMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height32 cmWidth40 cm
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Bruxelles, BelgiumOn Whoppah since April 2024 • 53 sales