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.
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 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
Gold Medallion, Abstract Face 11/20
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Santa Monica, CA
(after) PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Tête en forme d'horloge 2 1/16 in (5.2 cm) (diameter) (Conceived in 1956 and executed in gold by François & Pierre Hugo in a numbered edition of...
Gold
$6,136
H 28.75 in Dm 13.39 in
Close to Heart 1 & 2 - Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova
By Zlata Kornilova
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Close to Heart 1 & 2 Limited edition of 12 (each sculpture) Dimensions: - Close to heart 1 (black): H. 73. x D. 34 cm - Close to heart 2 (natural): H. 82. x D. 22 cm Medi...
Steel
$3,100
H 47 in W 39 in D 1.5 in
Fragments Monument II Northern Silence, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The minimalist painting depicts a quiet northern sky, a distant moon, a silent wall, and a narrow opening, creating a moment between presence and absence. It ex...
Oil
$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
$16,584
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
$3,100
H 47 in W 39 in D 1.5 in
Fragments Monument I Where Day Never Ends, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The minimalist painting features a monumental archway opening toward a distant horizon of sea and light. Inspired by the timeless atmosphere of the Arctic summe...
Oil
$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...
Silver, Brass
"Red Rust Jacket, " Steel Sculpture
By Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...
Steel
$950
H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Rare Antique Judaica Hanging Bronze Jewish Synagogue or Temple Oil Lamp w Chain
Located in Surfside, FL
6.5 X 4.5 X 4.5 18" chain Antique Judaica brass hanging Sabbath or Synagogue Oil Lamp with seven wick oil reservoir. Heavy brass or bronze chain and hook for hanging. Estimated to the 19th century or earlier. there are no markings but similar pieces have been in the Bezalel Museum collection and the Israel Museum collection and the Jewish Museum collection in New York city.. Judaic Shabbat...
Brass, Bronze
Flotilla, Original Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A minimalist scene of a green boat sailing under moons, a giant flower and infinity-shaped clouds. Artist Jaime Ellsworth says the painting represents sailing off to a land of peace. Rendered in her signature style combining modern and primitive painting elements.
About the Artist
Jaime Ellsworth paints animals. Her career as a cowhand never got off the ground, so she stumbled into art never knowing it would complement her passion for animals so completely. Most subjects are her own, but lately she has expanded out of her corral to include bears and beasts not commonly seen on San Juan Island, in the Pacific Northwest, where she's lived for the last 30 years. She suspects it will be years before she runs out of inspiration or has jeans that aren’t covered with paw prints or paint.
Words that describe this painting: boat, clouds, flower, ship, seascape...
Acrylic
$469Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Ball lamp rust with oak base natural
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Ball lamp d=28cm rust with oak base natural 20x20x48cm You will find here an exceptional as well as high quality lamp, which conjures up a beautiful shadow pattern on the wall or ce...
Steel
$3,068
H 32.29 in Dm 8.67 in
Close to Heart 2 - Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova
By Zlata Kornilova
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Close to Heart 2 Limited edition of 12 Mediums: old pine, steel, acrylic hand painted, oil CLOSE TO HEART - Collection Working on the series I used a “wood with history”...
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 73 in W 31 in D 5 in
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
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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