Victor Meyer Penguin Figurines

Jul 1, 2024 | Museum Monday Treasures

Today’s Museum Monday treasure from the Museum of American Glass in WV is a pair of penguin figurines made by Victor Meyer in Palmer Lake, Colorado. These enchanting creatures are crystal with satin stomachs, and are mounted on a wooden stand. The base is signed on the bottom by the artist and dated 2002. The overall height is 5” inches and the base is 4” x 4”.

Victor Meyer passed away on May 23, 2014, aged sixty-eight. According to his obituary, “his art was the passion of his life and he loved to create his sculptures in glass.” He was a glass artist for over forty-two years. We are honored to have one of his sculptures as part of our United States of American Glass collection.

Victor Meyer Penguin Figurines

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