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.
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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
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
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
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
Josef Albers Record Cover Art
By Josef Albers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Josef Albers Album Art circa late 1950s A vinyl record cover (containing its record) brilliantly designed by Josef Albers c.1958. Looks fantastic framed. Offset lithograph on vinyl ...
Offset
Yellow Spin - Geometric Modern Art Original Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from the vibrant California landscape, British artist Paul Westacott creates original abstract artworks that showcase a harmonious b...
Canvas, Acrylic
$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
$94
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Just the Two of Us Palm Wax Candle, Sculptural Design, 20 cm Tall
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
"Just the Two of Us" Palm Wax Candle This artsy candle Just the Two of Us is created in the shape of a ceramic sculpture by Ukrainian artist Sofia Horbachevska. The set includes wo...
Wax
$16,546
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Bookshelf 60 Minimalist black aluminum Shelf by Donald Judd
By Donald Judd
Located in Zug, CH
DONALD JUDD (1928-1994) Bookshelf 60 2017 Traffic black, RAL 9017 100 x 100 x 50 cm 39.37 x 39.37 x 19.69 inches Inscribed "Donald Judd TM
Metal
$15,000
H 6 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Arnaldo Pomodoro - "Scultura" with official Authentication card Signed Sculpture
By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in New York, NY
Arnaldo Pomodoro - "Scultura", with official Authentication card, 1982 Signed silver sculpture on chrome plated brass base, held in original wooden box and accompanying Authenticatio...
Brass, Silver
$580Sale Price|31% Off
H 20 in W 30 in D 0.5 in
Wall Mounted Sculpture in the style of Stephen Chun
By Stephen Chun
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Brutalist wall sculpture was made in 1970 by assembling and folding patinated and hammered copper and brass sheets mounted on plywood. Stephen Chun...
Brass, Copper
$750
H 12 in W 10 in D 1.6 in
Hardback Monograph: Early Work (Hand signed and dated by Richard Serra)
By Richard Serra
Located in New York, NY
Richard Serra Early Work (Hand signed and dated by Richard Serra), 2013 Hardback monograph with no dust jacket as issued (Hand signed and dated 2014 by Richard Serra) Hand signed and dated 2014 by Richard Serra on the title page 12 × 10 × 1 3/5 inches Provenance The artist signed the work for the present owner at a special 2014 event with Hal Foster...
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
$950
H 11 in W 8 in D 8 in
Rare Antique Judaica Hanging Bronze Jewish Synagogue or Temple Oil Lamp w Chain
Located in Surfside, FL
Judaica Shabbat Continental Hanging Solid Brass Oil Lamp with Central Six Pointed Jewish Star Shaped Body Dimensions Approx: with Chain 23"H x 8 11 x 8 x 8 chain is 22" long Antique...
Brass, Bronze
Agapanthus with Eastern Black Swallowtail
By Carmen Almon
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carmen Almon uses copper sheeting, brass tubing, steel wire and enamel paint to create exquisite botanical sculptures. She captures the fragility of a moment in time by interpreting ...
Brass, Copper, Enamel, Steel
China Aster with Giant Sphinx Moth
By Carmen Almon
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carmen Almon grew up in Barcelona and Washington DC and resides in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She uses copper sheeting, brass tubing, steel wire and enamel paint to create botani...
Brass, Copper, Enamel, 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
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
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H 31 in W 36 in D 6.25 in
Untitled (Abstract Brutalist Patinated Brass Wall Sculpture)
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and sophisticated brutalist wall sculpture was realized by Curtis Jere, circa 1970. It features an abundance of layered stylized demilune forms in patinated brass, rese...
Brass
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H 28.5 in Dm 12 in
Dynamic Brutalist Sculpture in Patinated Brass on Black Marble Plinth
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
A Brutalist sculpture in patinated brass on a polished black marble plinth by Curtis Jere. It offers a curved fan-like projection of brass rods tha...
Marble, Brass
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H 28 in W 43 in D 3 in
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Wall Sculpture with Torch Cut Patinated Brass
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Brutalist wall sculpture by C. Jere with torch cut patined brass rectangular shapes that are invisibly affixed to the brass support, so as to give the impression of dyn...
Brass