Set of 2 low tables (tableaux) in Wenge wood, modernist design, 1970.

Set of 2 coffee tables created by Belgian artist Jef Verbrak around 1970. With a modernist design, they consist of two abstract paintings by the artist. The composition is in mixed media on wood panel, featuring oil and sand inclusion covered with epoxy resin. The structure is made of solid Wenge wood (approximately 2 cm thick). These works are inspired by the brutalist movement associated with that era. Provenance: Private collection of architect Mr Pletinckx (a close friend of the artist), these were specifically commissioned for his interior, and they are indeed unique pieces. Signature: Signed "J.VERBRAK" on the back. Period: around 1970. Dimensions (H X W X D): large 27 X 135 X 135 cm - small 27 X 80 X 80 cm. Weight: 60 kg for the set. Condition: Excellent, with a slight chip on the edge of the Wenge structure and on one of the edges of the large tabletop (see photos). Biography: Jef Verbrak (1924 - 2007) was a Belgian painter and professor at the Academy of Fine Arts. After exploring various styles and painting techniques throughout his career, he is best known for his abstract works. His work is considered part of the Lyric Abstraction movement and also Brutalism. Verbrak's works are characterised by a strong presence of colour, texture, and light. He was reportedly influenced by artists such as Georges Mathieu and Pierre Soulages. Jef Verbrak exhibited in numerous galleries in Belgium and abroad. He also participated in group exhibitions such as "Lyric Abstraction in Belgium" in 1985. In 1992, the exhibition "The Work of Verbrak in Charleroi" was organised at the Museum of Fine Arts in Charleroi...