Marcia Mitchell Reese (Born 1929) American, "Woman of India" Abstract Marble Sculpture. The tall pink marble feminine form has an iron rod in the bottom which is sunk into a metal cylindrical pedestal that has a plaque attached identifying the artist and the title. The piece is similar to her famous "Desert Flower" form, and showcases her smooth lines and grasp of light and shadow in sculpture. 

Size: 13 x 13 x 71 1/2 In. 

Marcia Mitchell Reese was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 27th, 1929 and obtained her Bachelors at Case Western Reserve University in 1951, focusing on sculpture and fine art.  Recognized primarily for her refined, modernist three-dimensional works, her first one woman show was held in Great Neck in 1980, with her work winning awards from the Salmagundi Club and the National Art League. Working predominantly in medium-grained hard stones such as carved marble, her portfolio emphasizes organic, abstract forms inspired by nature and fluid geometries, demonstrating her mastery of balance, smooth surface finishes, and curvilinear abstraction. She maintains a gallery on the Upper East Side of New York City, and although she retired from the art world after the death of her husband in 2014 her works remain highly sought after by private, corporate, and academic collectors around the country. 

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