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Moses Myers House

The home of the first permanent Jewish residents of Norfolk, this historic house offers a glimpse of the life of a wealthy early 19th-century merchant family.
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With an extensive collection of more than 106,000 rare and unique volumes relating to the history of art, the Jean Outland Chrysler Library is one of the most significant art libraries in the South. More about the Library

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Historic Houses

Located on Freemason St. —

Open Saturday and Sunday

Noon–5 p.m.

Jean Outland Chrysler Library

By Appointment

Tuesday-Thursday

10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Moses Myers House

The oldest Jewish home in America open to the public as a museum offers a glimpse of the life of an early 19th century merchant family.
More about the house

About the Library

With an extensive collection of more than 106,000 rare and unique volumes relating to the history of art, the Jean Outland Chrysler Art Library is one of the most significant art libraries in the South. More about the library

Willoughby-Baylor House

Completed in 1794, this former home now presents a mix of art and artifacts. See what's on view

Located in Norfolk

One Memorial Place,
Norfolk, VA
Get Directions

While You're Here

Visit our Museum Shop
and the Wisteria Cafe.

Perry Glass Studio

A state-of-art facility on the Museum’s campus. See a free glassmaking demo Tuesdays–Sunday at noon. Like what you see? Take a class with us! More about the Studio

Moses Myers House

The home of the first permanent Jewish residents of Norfolk, this historic house offers a glimpse of the life of a wealthy early 19th-century merchant family.
More about the house

Jean Outland Chrysler Library

With an extensive collection of more than 106,000 rare and unique volumes relating to the history of art, the Jean Outland Chrysler Library is one of the most significant art libraries in the South. More about the Library

Weddings & Event Rentals

The perfect place for your big day or special event. Get the details

Take a tour

We offer a number of tours on different topics. More about tours

Jean Outland Chrysler Library

Visit one of the most significant art libraries in the South. More about the library

About the Chrysler

Our story spans well over 100 years. See where we began, how we grew, and where we're going. Explore our history

News and Announcements

See what's happening at the Museum, read Chrysler Magazine, and find our Media Center. Read now

Location

745 Duke Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-333-6299

Always Free Parking

Get Directions

Third Thursdays

Live art performances monthly.
See the archive

Studio Team

Meet the brilliant minds behind the Studio.
See the team

Studio Assistantship Program

Further your career and join us in Norfolk.
Find out more

The Masterpiece Society

Learn about this innovative group of museum supporters.
Meet the Masterpiece Society

Planned Giving

Help ensure the long-term success of the Museum.
Learn about planned giving

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Vase Tourbillons

Vase Tourbillons

Manufacturer: René Lalique & Cie (French, founded 1909)
Designer: Suzanne Lalique-Haviland (French, 1892 - 1989)
Date: ca. 1926-1945
Medium: Mold-pressed and enameled glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Joan Foy French
Copyright: © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Object number: 71.6384
Terms
  • Colorless
  • Black
  • Wingen-sur-Moder
In Collection(s)
On view
DescriptionVase/bowl of clear molded glass in high relief. Circular design with the relief enameled in shiny black. Tourbillons (whirlpool). Polished pontil. Arabesque circular design. This style was also called 'Volutes en relief' (volutes in relief).

Exhibition History"Exposition International Des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes," Paris, 1925 ("Tourbillon" model was made for this exhibition).
"Pilchuck Prints," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, April 21 - September 17, 2017.
Label textRené Lalique
French, 1860-1945
Tourbillons, ca. 1926-1945
Mold-pressed glass and enameled glass

Gift of Joan Foy French 71.6384
Published References Ada Buch Polak. MODERN GLASS. New York: T. Yoseloff. 1962. p. 45, a duplicate of this is illustrated #31B and described. Ray and Lee Grover. CARVED & DECORATED EUROPEAN ART GLASS. Rutland, Vermont: Charles E. Tuttle. 1970. Plate 340, p. 197, ill. Chrysler Museum NEWSLETTER, Dec. 1972, article and ill. Katharine Morrison McClinton. ART DECO: A GUIDE FOR COLLECTORS. New York: C.N. Potter: Crown Publishers, distributor. 1972. p. 128, a similar piece at Cooper-Hewitt Museum. René Lalique. LALIQUE GLASS: THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FOR 1932. Reprint: 1981. Corning: Corning Museum of Glass and Dover Publications. Planche 13, no. 973. Marie-Claude Lalique. LALIQUE. Geneve: Edipop. 1988. ("Tourbillon" model cited as being created in 1926). Nancy O. Merrill. A CONCISE HISTORY OF GLASS REPRESENTED IN THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM GLASS COLLECTION. The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA. 1989. No. 124, p. 88. Félix Marcilhac. RENÈ LALIQUE, 1860-1945: MAÎTRE-VERRIER: ANALYSE DE L'OEUVRE ET CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ. Paris: Editions de l'Amateur. 1994. p. 433, planche 13, no. 973.