Curtis Jeré More 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.
Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Curtis Jeré More Art
Metal
20th Century Art Deco Curtis Jeré More Art
Brass
20th Century Minimalist Curtis Jeré More Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Curtis Jeré More Art
Offset
1980s Minimalist Curtis Jeré More Art
Offset
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Curtis Jeré More Art
Bronze
1990s Minimalist Curtis Jeré More Art
Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Curtis Jeré More Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 2000s Naturalistic Curtis Jeré More Art
Clay, Tapestry, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Curtis Jeré More Art
Paper, Color Pencil
Early 2000s Naturalistic Curtis Jeré More Art
Clay, Tapestry, Wood
Anne AnderssonLions Head Big Game Trophy Natural Sisal Fiber Sculpture Lion Anne Andersson Art, 2009
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Curtis Jeré More Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 2000s Minimalist Curtis Jeré More Art
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
19th Century Other Art Style Curtis Jeré More Art
Brass, Bronze
2010s Minimalist Curtis Jeré More Art
Paper, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Curtis Jeré More Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modern Curtis Jeré More Art
Metal, Copper
1970s Modern Curtis Jeré More Art
Brass
1970s Modern Curtis Jeré More Art
Marble, Brass
1970s Modern Curtis Jeré More Art
Brass