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.
Hand Carved Painted Wood Folk Art Americana Sculpture Pair American Gothic
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Surfside, FL
C. Jeré ( or Curtis Jere) is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories. C. Jeré works are made by Artisan House. Curtis Jer...
Metal
$1,850Sale Price|32% Off
Curtis Jere Copper Toned Metal Tree Sculpture c.1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Curtis Jere Copper Toned Metal Tree Sculpture c.1970s Tall and elegant tree sculpture by listed American artist Curtis Jere. The tree is made from...
Metal
Untitled Figure Metal Sculpture, Modern Style, Signed, 1990s, Unframed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Jere Untitled (Figure) Sculpture and base are metal, base appears to be aluminum Signed and dated as shown in photograph Curtis Jeré was the shared pseudonym of two artists,...
Metal
Curtis Jere Abstract Wall Sculpture 1983
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous copper metal Curtis Jere wall sculpture signed and dated either 1983 or 1987. Measures approximately 51 inches long by 18. C Jere wall hangings have sold at auction for as h...
Metal
Curtis Jere High Wheel Bicycle Iron Sculpture & Wall Decor
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Plainview, NY
This Curtis Jere High Wheel Bicycle Iron Sculpture is an exquisite blend of artistry and nostalgia, capturing the essence of 19th-century innovation in transportation. The piece is ...
Iron
Mid Century Modern Tree Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage object of art tree sculpture handcrafted in brass attached to an organic quartz rock and signed Curtis Jere on the bottom.
Stone, Brass
Mid Century C. Jere Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century C. Jere brass over door or wall art with a chic pleaded design reminiscent of a sunrise with Art Deco influences. Signed C. Jere 1984.
Brass
Birds and a Friend on a Wire, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Against a glowing yellow backdrop, two birds perch on a wire alongside a cat, their silhouettes reduced to simple, striking forms. The balance of negative space...
Oil
"XMITTER" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture
By Patrick Fitzgerald 1
Located in Chicago, IL
To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars...
Wire
$8,500
H 21 in W 13 in
1961 Coty Award Plaque Kenneth Hairdresser Jacqueline Onassis Bronze Fashion
Located in New York, NY
1961 Coty Award Plaque Kenneth Hairdresser Jacqueline Onassis Bronze Fashion Bronze on wood. The wood plaque measures 12 3/4" by 20 3/4 inches. The bronze plaque itself is 13 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches and the the bronze inscription, which reads "COTY, American Fashion Critics Special Award 1961 to KENNETH of LILY DACHE...
Bronze
$10,000
H 30 in W 19 in D 19 in
Six Vintage Stainless Steel Sculptural Dining Chairs Sculpture Mid-Century Set 6
Located in New York, NY
Six Vintage Stainless Steel Sculptural Dining Chairs Sculpture Mid-Century Set Kings and Queens could feats on these sculptures, this stunning set of six dining chairs. They are art...
Stainless Steel
$550
H 9.75 in W 11 in D 1 in
Richard Serra Drawings Zeichnungen 1969-1990 Book (Hand signed by Richard Serra)
By Richard Serra
Located in New York, NY
Richard Serra Drawings Zeichnungen 1969-1990 (Hand signed by Richard Serra), 1990 Softback monograph Book (Hand signed by Richard Serra) Hand signed by Richard Serra on the half titl...
Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 11 in D 10 in
Head of a Man Bronze Sculpture, Modern With Green Brown Patina
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Head of a Man Possible Portrait of Picasso Patinated green brown bronze on black granite base size 20" hight 11"wide 10" Signed Helga M. with a the Modern Art Foundry New York stam...
Marble, Bronze
$4,250
H 6.25 in W 6 in D 2 in
Edward Arcenio Chavez Mid-Century Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture
By Edward Arcenio Chavez
Located in Denver, CO
This abstract bronze sculpture by Edward Arcenio Chavez embodies the refined organic forms and sculptural experimentation that define mid-century American modernism. Cast in bronze a...
Granite, Bronze
$40,000
H 20 in W 29 in D 27 in
"Zofar" Boaz Vaadia, Human Body, Bronze and Stone, Anthropomorphic Sculpture
By Boaz Vaadia
Located in New York, NY
Boaz Vaadia Zofar, 1997 Bronze, bluestone, and boulder Overall 20 x 29 x 27 inches From the edition of 7 Provenance Elaine Baker Gallery, Boca Raton, Florida Boaz Vaadia is the in...
Stone, Bluestone, Bronze
$3,500
H 9.5 in W 19.5 in D 6.5 in
“Santa Cruz de las Huertas Jalisco”, Ceramic, Glaze, Colors, Mexican Folkart
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY “Santa Cruz de las Huertas Jalisco” is a whimsical, charming and colorfully ceramic rendition painted blue and red of a local bus that traversed the town where the artist Candelario Medrano...
Ceramic, Glaze
Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Cheetahs
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic pair of gilt bronze Cheetahs sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Bronze
$2,950
H 24.5 in W 17.5 in D 1 in
“Chinoi Plaque #1” Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Etched Bronze & Pewter Wall Plaque
Located in Yardley, PA
In “Chinoi #1,” Philip and Kelvin LaVerne return to their favorite theme of Chinoiserie reverie, rendering a lyrical vignette from acid etched bronze and pewter. A lone figure ascend...
Metal, Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Herons
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of gilt bronze heron sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Bronze
Boys Fishing
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Bronze sculpture of two boys fishing presented on a stone plinth base, signed and dated. One box has caught a fish and the other is just about to cast. 17" tall.
Stone, Bronze
Brass Racing Sail Boat Wall Mount Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury brass and painted aluminum maritime racing sail boat wall-mounted sculpture. Signed C. Jere 1987 and complete with authenticity papers.
Brass
Sold
H 20 in W 38 in D 7 in
Vintage Curtis Jere Chrome Birds in Flight Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Rochester, NY
Vintage Curtis Jere sculpture of seagulls in flight. Chrome plated steel. Signed and dated 1971. I have not been able to find another ex...
Steel
Silver 'Raindrops' Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Hudson, NY
Chrome wall sculpture by Curtis Jere. Comes with COA from Artisan House.
Metal
Mid Century Spirit of '76 Bronze
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Soquel, CA
Expressive Bronze sculpture of a group of boys on the 4th of July celebrating in their own way that "Spirit of 1776". by Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels; also known as Curtis Jere. Uns...
Marble, Bronze
1971 Curtis Jere Pelican on Buoy Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Really neat 1971 Jere sculpture of a pelican on top of a buoy. It is in 2 pieces the whole metal sculpture connects into the stone base.
Stone, Metal
Curtis Jere Copper Metalwork Free Standing Tree c.1967
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Curtis Jere (1910-2008) Copper Metalwork Free Standing Tree c.1967 Fantastic mid century sculpture by noted artist Curtis Jere. Tree with leaves and flowers. The tree measures 9" ...
Metal, Copper
Large Modern Abstract Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Houston, TX
Large abstract wall sculpture by artist Curtis Jere. The sculpture has loops on the back of the piece for easy hanging. The piece is signed in and had a stamped plate on the back.
Metal
Eagles in Flight Minimal Chrome Sculpture with Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Houston, TX
A large scale minimal steel sculpture of thee eagles in flight. The sculpture is secured by a chrome pyramid base that measures 18 in. wide and 18 in. ...
Steel
"Spring Showers" Signed Brass Wall Hanging
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chesterfield, MI
"Spring Showers" is a Brass Wall Hanging, signed "C C Jere" in marker. Curtis Jeré is a pseudonym for artist duo Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. The ...
Brass
Artemis, Abstract Modern Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mid-Century Modern Abstract sculpture produced by the duo Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, together working as Curtis Jere. The piece measures 24 x 24 x 8 inches. C. Jere Inc stamp on ...
Bronze
Sold
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 9 in
Hand Carved Painted Wood Folk Art Americana Sculpture Pair American Gothic
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Surfside, FL
C. Jeré ( or Curtis Jere) is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories. C. Jeré works are made by Artisan House. Curtis Jere is a compound nom de plume of artis...
Metal