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Curtis Jeré Sculptures

American

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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Creator: Curtis Jeré
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist C Jere Tree Sculpture Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A great Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere brass, copper and metal life-size tree sculpture. Rare form Brutalist design. Large leaves and verdigris green metal base. Signed C Jere on leaf.
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Curtis Jere Mars & Venus Gold Gilt Bookends Sculptures Signed Jeré, 1968
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A beautiful, and in lovely condition, pair of Mars and Venus Curtis Jere sculptures or bookends depicting the male and female gender symbols on square bases made of gold leafed cast iron. In beautiful condition with original patina and signed "C. Jeré 1968". The gilt really adds a nice warmth and glow. These would look exquisite displayed in a lit bookcase, in a master bedroom, master bath...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Gold, Iron

Bronze Horses Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970s cast bronze horses sculpture by renowned designers Curtis Jerè. The sculpture has a beautiful patina and its mounted on a wooden lacquer base. The sculpture is s...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Bronze

"Birds in Flight" Sculpture with Black Finish by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare and hard to find black finish "Birds in Flight" desk sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1969. The piece is in very good vintage condition and has great colo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Quartz, Metal

C. Jeré brass and chrome kinetic sculpture wall art
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Phoenix, AZ
C. Jeré uncommon kinetic brass and chrome wall sculpture. It’s made of a brass frame with two separate parts that connect or can be displayed separately. It can also be positioned offset (not pictured). Polished brass and chrome bent diamonds hang on hooks. These can slightly move under a fan or if touched, providing movement and an op art sparkling...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Brass, Chrome

Midcentury Curtis Jere Bird in Flight Sculpture on Stone for Artisan House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage abstract 'Bird in Flight' sculpture signed C. Jere for Artisan House, circa 1970s. This piece is made of mixed metals with beautifully aged patina and is mounted on a heavy s...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Stone, Metal

1971 Curtis Jere Brutalist Seascape Sailboat Metal Sculpture Wall Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Large, nearly 40" in wide sailboat metal sculpture by Curtis Jere. Signed and dated '71. Shiny golden metallic hues and blended colors of gold, brass and copper with subtle shades of...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bicycle Tabletop or Wall Mount by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous creation by Curtis Jere. 19thc bicycle Wall art or use the bracket and it can be set up on a flat surface. In excellent vintage condition wit...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Iron

Curtis Jere Mixed Metals Sculpture Village and Cafe Scape, 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Village and Cafe Scape Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere. Mixed Metal Village / Cafe Scene Signed C. Jere. Beautiful Cosmopolitan Village Of Eclectic Mixture Of Metals....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Curtis Jere' Maple Leaf Tree Wall Sculpture Signed, 1971
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Signed C. Jere, 1971 copper and brass maple leaf tree wall sculpture. Two available for purchase.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Vintage Solid Copper Brooklyn Bridge Wall Sculpture Curtis Jeré circa 1970s
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large iconic Brooklyn Bridge brutalist wall sculpture, handmade in copper by Curtis Jeré Artisans, circa 1970s. Rarely seen in solid copper, brass plated version more common. Signed ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Copper

Curtis Jere Mid-Century Modern Flower Cart Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern flower cart sculpture made by Curtis Jere in copper and brass on a wooden platform during the 1960s-1970s. Intricate detailing with fl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

C Jere Brass Plated Bird Flock of Seagulls Wall Sculpture Signed Dated 1985
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous brass plated bird or flock of seagull’s wall sculpture signed C. Jere, 1985. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Large Curtis C Jere Brass Spray Sculpture on Marble Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Wayne, NJ
Large Curtis C Jere brass spray sculpture on marble base ribbon forms with rods. Unsigned. many times from cleaning, the signature gets worn off through ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Brass Sculpture of Tree with Bird's Nest by C. Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dorchester, MA
This whimsical brass tree was handcrafted in the 1970s by the artisans at C. Jeré. It features a slender trunk with bark details, delicate articulated leaves, and a bird's nest that ...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Brass

Brutalist Bird in Flight Sculpture by Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional welded rod Brutalist bird sculpture by Jere. Dramatic and expressive form, chic and stylish tabletop sculpture. This example is i...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Stone, Iron

Mid Century Pop Art Curtis Jere Corkscrew Bottle Opener Sculpture
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage bottle opener wall art sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House signed 1979. This piece is made of heavy steel with a decorative hanging corkscrew. Original mounting hardwa...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Steel

Curtis Jere Tall Gazelle Horns Sculpture on Half Sphere Shape Marble Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern sculpture of gazelle horns by Curtis Jere.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Metal

Curtis Jere Honeybird Sculpture on Faux Bois Stone Quartz Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Honeybird sculpture by Curtis Jere Faux Bois on stone quartz base.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Brass

Brutalist Hammered Metal Tree Sculpture with Uplight, Curtis Jere, 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern metal tree sculpture by Curtis Jere. This tall dimensional botanic floor tree features torched gold brass metal leaves on natural wood st...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Stone, Metal

Mid Century Boy and Balloons Figurative Bronze Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage "Boy and Balloon" sculpture signed by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1968. This figurative piece depicts a boy holding strings of colored balloons. The boy is made of p...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Brass Fish Sculptures by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual fish sculptures by C. Jere, 1981. Polished brass, alabaster bases. Each measures approximately 19" L. and pivots 360 degrees.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Brass

1986 Curtis Jere Karl Benz Mercedes Brass Bicycle Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dayton, OH
Curtis Jere wall sculpture portraying Karl Benz (Mercedes Benz) first Motorwagen that was built in 1886. Signed along the wheel, 1986. Made from brass with wood grain accents.    
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Brass

Rare Curtis Jere A-Z Bookends Signed Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
CLASSIC CURTIS JERE A-Z IRON BOOKENDS.SIGNED C JERE IN NICE VINTAGE CONDITION. SURPRISINGLY HEAVY AND GILDED GOLD WITH A NICE VINTAGE PATINA.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

C. Jere Mid-Century Modern Bird in Flight on Stone, circa 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid- Century Modern Curtis Jere' metal bird in flight with applied patina, circa 1960s on stone base.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Stone, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere Brutalist Metal Tree Sculpture, 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern metal tree sculpture by Curtis Jere. This Brutalist art sculpture features brass painted leaves with wire spray bursts and is mounted on a black wood base. Signed ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Curtis Jere Owl Sculpture on Stone Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Signed Curtis Jere 1969 owl sculpture on stone base. Sculpture is removable from base.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Stone, Metal

Modernist Abstract Brass and Enamel Wall Sculpture by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist contemporary wall art sculpture. Brass and black enamel construction. Retains original C Jere hang tag. Stunning.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Brass, Steel

1972 Signed Curtis Jere Flower Brass and Metal Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere flower brass and metal sculpture / wall art. Signed Jere and dated 1972.  
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Abstract Brass Table Sculpture by Curtis Jere, 1984
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tall brass abstract table sculpture on marble base by Curtis Jere, circa 1984.    
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Late 20th Century American Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Glam Brass or Gold Wall Hanging Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredibly cool piece designed by Curtis Jere and produced by Artisan House in the 1980s. It consists of a wave form frame with many brass hanging rods...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Brass, Steel

Curtis C. Jere Brutalist Citiscape Metal Large Wall Sculpture Mid Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Wayne, NJ
Curtis C. Jere Brutalist metal wall sculpture signed. 51" wide from side to side.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Metal

Wall Sculpture of the Brooklyn Bridge by Curtis Jeré, 1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Impressive copper wall sculpturedepicting the Brooklyn bridge, signed by Curtis Jeré. The sculpture is made to create a 3d effect of the bridge. Good condition 1976 - Usa ...
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1970s American Minimalist Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

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Copper

Curtis Jere Sailboat Wall Sculpture 1971
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Westport, CT
Signed Curtis Jere 1971 dated hand wrought Sailboat wall sculpture in cooper brass and metal with verdigris and enameled work intricate work .
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures

Curtis Jeré sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Curtis Jeré sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Curtis Jeré sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Curtis Jeré were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Jerry Meatyard, Artisan House, and Dan Murphy. Prices for Curtis Jeré sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $175 and can go as high as $6,975, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,800.
Questions About Curtis Jeré Sculptures
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    The 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.

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