Walter Driesbach, Untitled Bust of a Woman (20th century)

Description This piece is minimalism at its best.  Walter Driesbach was an exceptionally talented sculptor whose pieces remain affordable solely because he did not achieve the widespread recognition that he most definitely deserved. Notice that there is not a separate plinth for the sculpture. It is carved out of one piece of stone. If you look closely at the bottom you can see how rough it is. That is what Driesbach, or any stone sculptor, started with.  Amazing. Details Walter Driesbach (American, 1929-2015) Untitled  Carved stone Signed on bottom of base 9" x 8" x 5"  About the Artist Walter Driesbach was a well-regarded Cincinnati-area sculptor and teacher known for his beautifully rendered, minimally abstract female forms typically carved in heavy stone such as granite and marble. He studied at the school of the Dayton Art Institute under Robert Koepnick and at the Art Academy of Cincinnati under Charles Cutler. He exhibited in numerous groups and solo shows and his work is he