d'Haese, Reinhoud | Employé de Première classe, 1968 — available on Composition Gallery

Brass sculpture on litho-stone base - 12kg. Collection de la Galerie La Balance - Bruxelles - Published in the catalogue raisonné pg 301 (a copy of this catalogue is included in the sale)

Reinhoud d’Haese (Belgium, 1928–2007), often known simply as Reinhoud, was a sculptor and metalworker associated with the CoBrA movement. Renowned for his whimsical, surreal figures crafted from metal and other materials, his works blend humor and fantasy. Reinhoud’s playful and expressive creations have earned him international acclaim.

Reinhoud d'Haese

Employé de Première classe, 1968

Name: Employé de Première classe, 1968
SKU: 8828

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Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

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Bronze

BronzeBronze is a metal alloy made primarily of copper and tin, with a typical modern composition of 88% copper and 12% tin. Over time, bronze develops a patina, a surface color that often turns deep green due to oxidation. Large bronze objects, such as sculptures, are typically made in foundries. Bronze is valued for its durability and has been widely used throughout history for art, tools, and weapons.

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Brass sculpture on litho-stone base - 12kg. Collection de la Galerie La Balance - Bruxelles - Published in the catalogue raisonné pg 301 (a copy of this catalogue is included in the sale)

Reinhoud d'Haese

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The shapes I create speak of the chaos and whimsy of the human spirit—fragile, absurd, and endlessly resilient.
- Reinhoud D'Haese

Reinhoud D’haese’s works were primarily surrealist outputs depicting small-scale figures performing various activities; Le Contramaitre is just one of the many quirky figures created and exhibited.
Initially, his preferred material was copper, but he eventually went on to explore and create with a variety of other materials throughout his career, namely pewter and glass. D’haese met Pierre Alechinsky in the early 50’s and subsequently displayed a lot of his works at CoBrA exhibits – his sculptures, often inspired by fairy-tale figures, are usually displayed together in a scene that depicts some form of human activity.

Artwork by Karel Appel

What is the CoBrA movement?

CoBrA stands for Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam; the group was formed with a desire to break away from the existing art movements of the time. Their critique of Western society led them to experiment and evolve into a significant international movement. CoBrA was founded on November 8, 1948, at the Notre Dame Café in Paris, where its manifesto was signed by Karel Appel, Joseph Noiret, Corneille, Christian Dotremont, Constant, and Asger Jorn. The group was united by a shared commitment to freedom in both form and color, and their work emphasized experimentation and spontaneity.

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