Curtis Jeré Art
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.
1980s Folk Art Curtis Jeré Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Curtis Jeré Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Curtis Jeré Art
Metal
1980s Abstract Curtis Jeré Art
Metal
20th Century Minimalist Curtis Jeré Art
Iron
20th Century Modern Curtis Jeré Art
Stone, Brass
1990s Modern Curtis Jeré Art
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Curtis Jeré Art
Metal
20th Century Art Deco Curtis Jeré Art
Brass
2010s Abstract Curtis Jeré Art
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Curtis Jeré Art
Offset
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Curtis Jeré Art
Granite, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Curtis Jeré Art
Wire
1980s Minimalist Curtis Jeré Art
Offset
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Curtis Jeré Art
Bronze
1970s Abstract Curtis Jeré Art
Slate, Metal
2010s Abstract Geometric Curtis Jeré Art
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Abstract Curtis Jeré Art
Metal
Early 2000s Naturalistic Curtis Jeré Art
Clay, Tapestry, Wood
Anne AnderssonLions Head Big Game Trophy Natural Sisal Fiber Sculpture Lion Anne Andersson Art, 2009
2010s Minimalist Curtis Jeré Art
Paper, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
2010s Abstract Geometric Curtis Jeré Art
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Curtis Jeré Art
Brass
1950s American Realist Curtis Jeré Art
Stone, Bronze
Late 20th Century Modern Curtis Jeré Art
Brass
1970s Modern Curtis Jeré Art
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Curtis Jeré Art
Metal
1960s American Modern Curtis Jeré Art
Marble, Bronze
1970s Curtis Jeré Art
Stone, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modern Curtis Jeré Art
Metal, Copper
20th Century Abstract Curtis Jeré Art
Metal
1970s Minimalist Curtis Jeré Art
Steel
Late 20th Century Curtis Jeré Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century Modern Curtis Jeré Art
Bronze