Ann Corcoran Signed Studio Art Glass Whale Sculpture Hand Blown

This is a signed hand-blown glass whale sculpture by Ann Corcoran, created in the context of the American studio glass movement. The form is sculptural rather than functional, with a smoothly modeled whale silhouette and a clear, elongated neck transitioning into a rounded body.

The interior glass features loosely controlled, organic color inclusions in tones of purple, green, blue, and smoky gray, with naturally occurring air bubbles captured during the blowing process. These bubbles are intentional characteristics of studio glass, not damage, and contribute to the depth and movement of the piece rather than forming a tightly patterned interior.

The surface is highly polished, with the signature “Corcoran" etched into the glass, visible along the body.

Ann Corcoran worked both collaboratively and independently with Michael Nourot at Nourot Glass Studio, founded in 1973. Corcoran studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts under Marvin Lipofsky and later earned a degree fro