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.
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Bronze
1990s American Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal, Brass, Copper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Quartz, Bronze, Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
1990s American Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Stainless Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Quartz, Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass, Copper, Iron
20th Century Unknown Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Quartz, Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Quartz, Bronze
1990s American Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Steel
1980s Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Stone, Onyx, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
1980s American Brutalist Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass, Chrome, Metal, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass, Metal
1980s Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Bronze, Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Stone, Metal
1980s American Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass, Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Onyx, Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Iron, Gold
2010s Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Onyx, Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Marble, Onyx, Metal, Brass
1990s American Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Silver Plate, Brass
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.