Curtis Jeré Sculptures
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.
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass, Copper
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Onyx, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Stone, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal, Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Copper, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Quartz, Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Quartz, Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass, Copper, Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
1980s Unknown Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Stone, Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Wrought Iron
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal, Brass
1970s Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Brass, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
1980s French Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Onyx, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass, Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Granite, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal, Brass
1980s Kinetic Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
1970s American Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Onyx, Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Onyx, Brass
20th Century American Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal, Brass
1970s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Chrome
1970s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Onyx, Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Stone, Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal, Brass
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Stone, Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Wire
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
20th Century American Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
1960s French Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Stone, Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1980s American Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Steel
Curtis Jeré sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024The main thing to look for when purchasing a Curtis Jeré sculpture is a signature, which you can typically locate on the back or underside of a given piece. The renowned metalwork company, which trades under a pseudonym for the design team of Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, uses the shortened name "C. Jeré" when signing pieces. A piece lacking the trademark "C. Jeré" is unlikely to be authentic. Find Curtis Jeré sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024Yes, all Curtis Jeré sculptures are signed. The renowned metalwork company, which trades under a pseudonym for the design team of Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, uses the shortened name "C. Jeré" when signing pieces. The signature can typically be found on the underside or back of one of the sculptures beside a copyright symbol.
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's a pseudonym. 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.
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.
Find a collection of Curtis Jeré sculptures on 1stDibs.