Kinetic Sculpture by Curtis Jere
View Similar Items
Kinetic Sculpture by Curtis Jere
About the Item
- Creator:Curtis Jeré (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Mid 20th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Westport, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: SM2241stDibs: LU9289785928
Curtis Jeré
Though the name Curtis Jeré is familiar to many as the maker of ebullient and eccentric modern design from the 1960s and ‘70s, relatively few are aware that it is a pseudonym for the design team of Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. Together, the two created some of the most striking and vivid furnishings and decorative objects of their era, from sculptures and dynamically framed mirrors, to lighting and wall decorations.
New Yorkers Freiler and Fels had collaborated for two decades on small jewelry lines before launching a design company called Artisan House in 1964. They combined variants of their names to create an artful persona — sometimes shortened to C. Jeré; the "surname" is pronounced with a rising inflection: jhayr-EH — that stood behind large-scale decorative metalwork, marked by semi-abstract petal forms with burnt and brazed edges. Fels served as head of design, and Freiler, known for his keen handiwork, was the production chief. The pair’s eclectic metalwork has captivated decorative art collectors and interior designers ever since.
The work of Curtis Jeré displays a sense of playfulness and curiosity, while drawing on inspirations and themes that include flowers, discs, geometric forms and animal figures. Freiler and Fels had a masterful ability to work with different materials, such as patinated brass and brilliant chrome.
The price of a Curtis Jeré mirror, lamp, wall-mounted sculpture or tabletop sculpture can range from $400 to $12,000, depending on the size, the rarity of the piece, the intricacy of the metalwork and the materials used in its construction. Other factors like condition can affect the perceived value and, thus, the cost of works by Curtis Jeré.
As you will see on 1stDibs, the imaginative powers of the designers of Curtis Jeré pieces were boundless, and their creations will add a dash of verve in any room.
- Dan Murphy 'Ribbon' Sculpture, 1980By Dan MurphyLocated in Westport, CTBrass and Lucite sculpture by American artist Dan Murphy, titled "Ribbon", circa 1980.Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsBrass
- Handcrafted Iron Bull Sculpture, circa 1980sLocated in Westport, CTSculpture of a bull handcrafted from solid iron. Natural oxidation adds tons of character. Artist unknown. Initialed MK.Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
MaterialsIron
- "Impatience" by Dan Murphy, circa 1979By Dan MurphyLocated in Westport, CTSigned ribbon sculpture titled "Impatience "by American artist, Dan Murphy, circa 1979. Gleaming anodized gold-tone aluminum on a solid lucite base. Othe...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsBrass
$950 / item - "Oneness" by Vanessa Joy, 2020Located in Westport, CTTitle: Oneness Artist: Vanessa Joy Medium: Acrylic on canvas Subject matter: Abstract art Size: 36 x 36 inches Oneness is an expressionistic pattern...Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Acrylic
- "Damay" by Vanessa Joy, 2020Located in Westport, CTTitle: Damay Artist: Vanessa Joy Medium: Acrylic on canvas Subject matter: Abstract Art Size: 36 x 36 inches The painting Damay depicts the movement...Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Acrylic
- Gazelle Drinks Table by Stamford ModernBy Stamford ModernLocated in Westport, CTDemure curves pair with unexpected sharpness. This solid walnut table has a lightweight aesthetic balanced on strong, hand-sculpted legs. Featuring a 3/4" thick glass top for a natur...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
MaterialsBrass
$3,000 / item
- Curtis Jere Kinetic SculptureBy Curtis JeréLocated in West Palm Beach, FLKinetic sculpture in Verdi Gris coloration, marble and brass by Curtis Jere Artisan House, 1996 Overall size is 23 wide by 15 deep and 37" high. Base measures 6" diameter.Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
MaterialsMarble, Brass
- Curtis Jere Kinetic Wave Wall SculptureBy Curtis JeréLocated in Dallas, TXKinetic wall sculpture designed by Curtis Jere for Artisan House in the United States in 1983. This astonishing sculpture is made with a solid brass curved rod which holds several “V...Category
Vintage 1980s Kinetic Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
MaterialsBrass
- 1970s Midcentury Curtis Jere Kinetic Teal Brass & Marble SculptureBy Curtis JeréLocated in Pasadena, CAMidcentury Curtis Jere Kinetic sculpture in teal with brass and black marble artisan Signed Jere 1988. The upper portion of the sculpture is rem...Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsMarble, Metal
- Geometric Sculpture by Curtis JereBy Curtis JeréLocated in Brooklyn, NYThis vintage wall-mounted sculpture by Curtis Jere features geometric pieces of metal arranged in an abstract composition. Please confirm item...Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
MaterialsMetal
$840 Sale Price30% Off - Curtis Jere SculptureBy Curtis JeréLocated in East Hampton, NYBrass and chrome Curtis Jere modern sculpture on a round marble base.Category
Vintage 1970s Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsBrass
$2,200 - Modernist Kinetic Table Sculpture by C. JeréBy Curtis JeréLocated in Skokie, ILModernist Kinetic Table Sculpture by C. Jeré An early and rare form 1960s fun and colorful kinetic table sculpture by Curtis Jeré. Brass and resin pieces mounted are on metal rods, and set into an ebonized wooden base. The base is mounted with a brass plaque signed...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
MaterialsMetal