
Berlinde De Bruyckere
Dekenstoel
1999
A haunting and visceral sculpture by Belgian artist Berlinde De Bruyckere, *Dekenstoel* presents a form shrouded in layers of heavy blankets that simultaneously evoke comfort and suffocation, concealment and vulnerability. The work embodies De Bruyckere's recurring themes of the fragile human body, suffering, and the ambiguous boundary between protection and entrapment. Through its quiet, unsettling presence, the piece invites reflection on shelter, intimacy, and the complex emotional weight of physical coverings.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
October 5, 2017
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