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.
Vintage Californian Modern "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Californian Modern "Raindrop" Chrome Sculpture by Curtis Jere Materials: Polished & Burnished Chrome Metal Disks
Metal, Chrome
1976 Curtis Jere Brass Wire Galleon Ship Sailboat Metal Sculpture Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Poised between abstraction and nautical biography, this Brutalist-era sailboat wall sculpture captures both movement and material poetry. The sail motif is rendered through sharp, to...
Metal, Brass
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Curtis Jere Post Modern Table Sculpture of Brass Chrome and Marble c. 1985
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Curtis Jere table sculpture featuring a chrome ball on a brass ribbon like arm anchored by a strong marble base. This Post Modern Curtis Je...
Marble, Brass, Chrome
Flying Bird Sculpture by Curtis Jeré, 1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Antwerp, BE
A dynamic Brass bird in flight designed by "Curtis Jeré" is the shared pseudonym of two American artists and designers, Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. They are best known for their d...
Stone, Copper
Curtis Jeré Bronze Sculpture of Boy with Butterfly Net, Signed and Dated 1968
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming and highly collectible mid-century modern figural sculpture by Curtis Jeré (C. Jeré), signed and dated 1968. #5247 This expressive bronze figure depicts a young boy in m...
Bronze
Mid Century Modern Boy and Balloons Figurative Bronze Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
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...
Bronze
Curtis Jere "Birds at Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With Trapezoidal Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Monrovia, CA
Curtis Jere "Birds At Flight" Chrome Metal Sculpture With A Trapezoidal Base. Three Chrome Metal Eagles At Flight. The Birds Are In Excellent Shape, With ...
Metal
Monumental Curtis Jere Brass Sailboat Sculpture, Signed and Dated 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Curtis Jere Brass Sailboat Sculpture, Signed and Dated 1976 Dimensions: 52″ W × 39″ H × 7″ D Signed: © C. Jere, 1976 A striking and monumental brass wire sculpture of a ...
Brass
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Boy Flying Kite Bronze on Wood Block Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool boy flying a kite bronze on black wood block sculpture by Curtis Jere, circa 1969. The piece is in very good vintage condition and m...
Quartz, Bronze
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...
Iron, Gold
1976 Curtis Jeré Brass Schooner/ Sailboat Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
C. Jere 1976 Brass Wire Yacht/ Schooner Sculpture by Artisan House. Featuring a one piece three dimensional Sloop in all Brass on a open footed and rectangular Brass base. Maritime. ...
Brass
Figurative Bronze Tennis Player Sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice figurative bronze volleying tennis player sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1974. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...
Bronze
Midcentury Curtis Jeré Brutalist Boat with Harbour Village Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Lisboa, PT
This wall sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere and produced for Artisan House, in USA, during the 1970's. It is made of brass, iron and copper and represents a boat in village and i...
Brass, Copper, Iron
Vintage Curtis Jere Bronze Boy on a Copper Fence Sculpture Signed 1972
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Troy, MI
Rare Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere sculpture 1972 Bronze boy scaling a copper picket fence Mounted to wood base and signed with metal tag Materials: Bronze and Copper Dimensions: 4...
Copper, Bronze
Postmodern Curtis Jere Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Curtis Jere sculpture of a kissing couple. Black steel sculpture with whimsical sleek lines casting great shadows throughout the day. Matte black finish topped of with gold ba...
Metal
Curtis Jere High Wheel Bike Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this wall hanging high wheel metal bike sculpture by Curtis Jere. This piece is marked 1992. The black bike has a nice brass seat.
Metal
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Original Vintage Curtis Jere Ship Boat Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed original Curtis Jere large wall sculpture. Incredible piece full of detail. In classic Jere style, this art piece encapsulates...
Metal
Contemporary Curtis Jere Signed & Dated 9/11 Memorial Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvelous, 9/11 Memorial, metal wall sculpture, signed and dated by Curtis Jere, circa 2011. In very good condition. The dimensions are 26" W x 36" H.
Metal
Birds in Flight off Coast Sculpture on Onyx Stone by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed brass sea gull sculpture by Curtis Jere. C Jere’ works are made and marketed by the corporation Artisan House. Curtis Jere is a compound nom de plume of artists Curtis Freiler...
Onyx, Brass
Curtis Jere American, 1910-2008 Jump Rope, Bronze
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buchanan, MI
Curtis Jere (American, 1910-2008) jump rope. Bronze figure of a girl jumping rope. Signed "C. Jere" along the base Measure: 10.5" x 6" x 4".
Bronze
Figurative Bronze Tennis Player Sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice figurative bronze serving tennis player sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and m...
Bronze
Curtis Jeré Bronze Figural Sculpture of Boy Flying Kite with Dog on Quartz 1970s
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming and whimsical figural sculpture by Curtis Jeré (C. Jeré), circa 1970. This narrative composition depicts a young boy flying a kite alongside a playful dog, anchored by a s...
Quartz, Bronze, Brass
C. Jere Artisan House Java Jr. Steaming Cup of Coffee with String Tag
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large C Jere coffee cup with stylized steam wafting from it. Any barista would be proud to own. With original string tag. Which reads Under direction of our studios master sculptor l...
Steel
Curtis Jere Anchor Sculpture Faux Bronze on Stone Quartz Base, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
Signed Jere anchor and stone sculpture with seagulls by Curtis Jere, signed on the anchor and dated 1971. Some loss to green paint, one seagull leg loose from foot. Nautical marine s...
Quartz, Bronze, Iron
Curtis Jere American, 1910-2008 Jump Rope, Bronze
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buchanan, MI
Curtis Jere (American, 1910-2008) jump rope. Bronze figure of a girl jumping rope. Signed "C. Jere" along the base Measure: 10.5" x 6" x 4".
Bronze
"Mid Century Modern Bronze Goose Sculpture by Curtis Jere, 1940s"
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern bronze goose bird fighting reflection in mirror on quartz by Curtis Jere. Signed (original label bottom of stone) the stone base 8" X ...
Marble, Bronze, Metal
1987 Curtis Jeré "Eternal Flame" Brass Floor Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Large 1987 "Eternal Flame" abstract brass floor sculpture by Curtis Jeré, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Marble, Brass
$750 / set
H 7 in W 4 in D 4 in
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...
Iron, Gold
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...
Bronze
$1,600
H 52.5 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Curtis Jere 1980s Brass on Marble Base Ribbon Heart Flame Table Floor Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Curtis Jere 1980s ribbon heart flame sculpture. This monumental Jere sculpture features a massive brass sculpture inset inside a round marble stone base. The sculpture features a r...
Brass
Spanish Scrollwork Iron Galleon / Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron Spanish caravel boat / galleon sculpture. Spain, 1940s-1950s This sailing ship sculpture was handcrafted in Spain at the mid-20th century period. The ship has a richly detailed scrollwork...
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
1960s Curtis Jere 3 Birds in Flight Sculpture on Stone Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Curtis Jere 3 Birds In Flight Sculpture On Stone Base with Label Lobster shown on wire net that completes the nautical sculpture
Rock Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Curtis Jere Horse Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal Curtus Jere horse sculpture with bronzy patina.
Metal
Curtis Jere Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in East Hampton, NY
Brass and chrome Curtis Jere modern sculpture on a round marble base.
Brass
$1,850
H 22 in W 58 in D 5 in
Vintage Brass New York Brooklyn Bridge Wall Sculpture Curtis Jeré circa 1970s
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large iconic New York Brooklyn Bridge brutalist wall sculpture, handmade with Brass finish and brown highlights by Curtis Jeré Artisans, circa 1976. Signed in black ink C.Jeré 1976 ...
Metal, Brass
$3,600
H 39 in W 28 in D 12 in
Vintage Curtis Jere Chrome Plated Sputnik Pom Pom Wall Sculpture 1970's
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage chrome plated Curtis Jere wall sculpture is from the 1970s. It is not signed that we can see. It is authentic. It is a combination of 5 sea creatures we call sea urchins...
Chrome
Contemporary Curtis Jere Signed & Dated 9/11 Memorial Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvelous, 9/11 Memorial, metal wall sculpture, signed and dated by Curtis Jere, circa 2011. In very good condition. The dimensions are 26" W x 36" H.
Metal
Elegant Curtis Jere Post Modern Table Art Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Jere table art sculpture Comprised of three metal finishes. Black, brass and mat silver. Marble base. Signed and dated (1993) on the base. Dimension...
Metal
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H 12.5 in W 10.5 in D 10 in
Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré "Bird in Flight" Brass Sculpture on Quartz Base
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern signed and dated Curtis Jeré "Bird in Flight" brass sculpture on quartz base, circa 1981. Capturing the breathtaking spirit of the California Modernist movement, t...
Quartz, Brass
Vintage Curtis Jere Mixed-Metal Floral Bouquet Sculpture
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Mix Metals, Metal Base Designed by Curtis Jere for Artisan House in the 1980s, this mixed-metal floral bouquet sculpture transforms ...
Metal
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H 9.85 in W 11.03 in D 9.85 in
A large pair of bronze cast skiers by Curtis Jere mounted on onyx slabs
By Curtis Jeré
Located in London, GB
A large pair of bronze cast male and female skiers by Curtis Jere. Each one is mounted on onyx angled slabs and signed 'C. Jere" on the back of the skis. Both have a lovely verdigris...
Onyx, Bronze
Brass Wire Yacht Sculpture of a Sailboat by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass Wire Yacht Sculpture, Brass Sailboat Sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House. This is an imposing sculpture featuring a one piece three dimensional Sloop in all brass on a o...
Brass
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H 15 in W 19 in D 6 in
Curtis Jeré "Boy and Balloons" Bronze and Alabaster Sculpture Signed, 1969
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare sculpture of boy holding balloons by Curtis Jeré, signed 1969. Composed of bronze on an alabaster base. Expressive metal work with aged patina throughout. Metallic Strings conta...
Alabaster, Bronze
Signed Curtis Jere 3-D Brass Copper Flower Cart Sculpture Circa 1960's
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Chester, PA
Original Curtis Jere 3-D Brass Copper Flower Cart Sculpture Circa 1960's Signed with brass tag on edge of base as well as original label on bottom.
Brass, Copper
1970's Original Signed Bronze Sailboat on a Quartz Rock by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
This **fabulous mid-century sculpture** by **Curtis Jere** features a **bronze-patinated figure** gracefully sailing in a **stylized sailboat**, mounted on a striking piece of **so...
Quartz, Bronze
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H 36 in W 29 in D 20 in
Brutalist Brass & Marble Sculpture by Curtis Jere (American 20th Century) Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with this stunning Brutalist Brass & Marble Sculpture by renowned American artist Curtis Jere. Crafted in 1986, this unique piece features a striking abstract desi...
Marble, Brass
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H 56 in W 30.5 in D 6.75 in
Curtis Jere Copper and Brass Brazed Metal Wall Mounting Tree Sculpture
By Bijan, Curtis Jeré
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Large scale vintage 1970s Curtis Jere brazed copper and brass tree sculpture. The 56″ tall sculpture easily mounts to the wall, creating a captivating focal point. One of the lower l...
Brass, Metal
Large Brass Owl Sculpture by Curtis Jere, 1968
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Bergen, NO
Original 1968 Curtis Jere metal owl sculpture featuring a richly patinaed metal body with multi color enameled eyes. Signed "C. Jere 67". This owl is an impressive piece that would b...
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Tropical Fish Aquarium Wall Sculpture Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare striking large aquarium by Curtis Jere. unique large wall sculpture.
Metal, Enamel
"Boys Fishing" by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Bronze sculpture of two boys fishing presented on a stone plinth base, signed and dated. One box has caught a fish and the other is just about to cast.
Stone, Bronze