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Chris Verbeek, "Broken I" zinc and wood, the Netherlands, 1977
$3,269.09
£2,450.49
€2,750
CA$4,519.43
A$4,919.90
CHF 2,626.37
MX$59,394.53
NOK 33,023.30
SEK 30,692.99
DKK 20,949.28
About the Item
Chris Verbeek, “Gebroken I (Broken I),” Zinc and Wood, The Netherlands, 1977
Dimensions: H. 27 cm (10.63 in.) x W. 22.5 cm (8.86 in.) x D. 6.5 cm (2.56 in.)
A rare and striking zinc sculpture by Dutch artist Chris Verbeek, titled “Gebroken I” (Broken I), created in 1977. The work explores the tension between geometric order and interruption, where clean linear planes are dramatically broken by sharp angular cuts. Raised on a wooden plinth, the piece exudes both sculptural solidity and dynamic rhythm.
Verbeek’s oeuvre, though less widely known internationally, is firmly rooted in the late 20th-century Dutch sculptural tradition that balanced Minimalism and Constructivism. His works from the 1970s embody the period’s fascination with industrial materials—zinc, steel, and wood—while maintaining a highly personal sense of spatial poetry.
Broken I resonates with the visual language of Donald Judd, Carl Andre, Eduardo Chillida, and Carel Visser, aligning Verbeek with an international movement of sculptors who transformed industrial materials into works of contemplative abstraction.
This piece was once part of the Dienst Verspreide Rijkscollecties (Dutch State Art Collection) and bears its original collection labels and inventory numbers on the underside of the base, underscoring its provenance and institutional history.
A compelling example of postwar Dutch abstraction, Gebroken I offers collectors an opportunity to acquire a rare work that bridges Dutch Minimalist traditions with international avant-garde sculpture of the late 20th century.
The sculpture will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of transport to the US crate included is Euro 225 if we take care of the shipping which we highly recommend.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Colors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 2.56 in (6.5 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1977
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Weesp, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1464246404122
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