Joe Rice Green Apple Art Glass Sculpture

Hand Blown Studio Glass

A vibrant hand-blown green apple art glass sculpture by Joe Rice, known for his bold use of color, fluid organic forms, and collectible contemporary studio glass. This piece features a luminous chartreuse-green body, a deep emerald stem and leaf, and a suspended internal bubble detail that gives the apple depth, movement, and visual intrigue.

Joe Rice apples are widely collected and appreciated for their playful subject matter paired with serious glass craftsmanship. This example is a standout decorative object—equally at home in a curated art collection or as a statement accent in a modern interior.

What It Is

• Artist: Joe Rice
• Origin: United States
• Material: Hand-blown art glass
• Form: Apple with applied stem and leaf
• Scale: Medium tabletop sculpture; ideal for consoles, shelves, or kitchen display

Why It Matters

• Recognized Studio Glass Artist: Joe Rice apple forms are well-known and actively collected in the contemporary art glass market.
• Striking Color & Depth: The layered green tones and internal bubble create dimensionality and light play from every angle.
• Design-Forward Statement: Works beautifully in modern, eclectic, or transitional interiors—adding color without feeling novelty-driven.

Details

• Hand-blown art glass
• Green apple form with applied leaf and stem
• Signed by the artist (signature visible on base)
• Contemporary studio glass

Condition

• Excellent vintage condition.
• No chips, cracks, or repairs observed.
• Minor natural variations inherent to hand-blown glass add to the piece’s character.