Description: Offering one unique, striking piece of Art Glass from the Studio of Leon Applebaum. This stunning, heavyweight one of a kind vessel has a kaleidoscopic rainbow quality in the multicolor blown glass influencing the name “Lava” Bowl.. When light passes through the bowl’s layered colors, it casts rich shadows as seen in some photos. Thick and heavy, the vessel is smooth and sleek with naturally formed bubbles enhancing the curves. With freeform style this piece looks different from every angle. See photos for shape-shifting surprises.. This decorative piece was USED FOR DECOR/DISPLAY ONLY. In excellent vintage condition. Provenance: Seller is original owner. Purchased this gorgeous, contemporary glass artwork from Artist’s Studio in the late 1990’s or early 2000. We were both young parents, and his beard was still dark. Even then, Leon Applebaum, a local Western New York glass artist and professor, had an excellent reputation in Contemporary Glass Art. This piece, one of two completely different styles purchased within year or two of each other, is unsigned. Unfortunately Seller can’t locate receipt after over two decades. But can assure Buyer this is the real deal. Seller purchased similar, smaller vessel as a wedding gift for their niece. Still cherished and going strong, it’s a timeless work of modern glass Note: No noticeable flaws. Piece was used for display, only. Please see all 20 photos for details and as description. Approximate Dimensions as piece is perfectly irregular in shape: 13” H x 18-20” W x 13” D. Weight is approx 30 pounds. Local pick up, only. Pittsford, NY 14534 About the Artist: Leon Applebaum has taught at RIT and Naples Mill Art School in Naples, NY, and conducted workshops throughout the country. Leon Applebaum’s work is represented in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C., the Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York, and the Ajeto Glass Museum, in Novy Bor, Czech Republic, among many others. He shows in many galleries, both nationally and internationally. Leon currently resides with his family in Prattsburg, NY, at the Sahaj Glass Studio. In his textured series, Leon uses tools to manipulate the surface of hot glass creating an optically transformed piece. This very non-traditional approach to glass working allows for the exploitation of the transparent and reflective qualities of glass. In Leon’s contemporary sculpture series, he uses glassblowing as a means, not and end. Leon uses cooled blown pieces that are cut in elemental forms and assembles them using ultraviolet glue. This technical approach offers great freedom to explore and execute ideas that are not possible with hot glass. Leon’s sculptures use circular forms reflecting the cyclical nature of life. With eyes toward the future, Leon plans to focus his energy on sculptural glass.
Price: 1200 USD
Location: Pittsford, New York
End Time: 2024-02-23T22:51:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 300 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Leon Applebaum
Color: Multicolor
Style: Contemporary
Material: Glass
Year Manufactured: 2000
Production Style: Art Glass
Production Technique: Hand Blown Glass
