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.
$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
Curtis Jere Penny-Farthing Cyclist Folk Art Sculpture, Signed and Dated 1982
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Northport, MI
Whimsical and sculptural mixed-media work by Curtis Jere depicting a gentleman cyclist riding a penny-farthing bicycle. The elongated figure is hand-carved from wood and painted in s...
Metal
$792Sale Price|68% Off
Signed Curtis Jere Sculpture of a Church with Village
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Curtis Jere sculpture of a church with village. Signed and dated 1972. Nice 3D design.
Metal, Brass, Copper
Large Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere Signed and Dated
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A quite large and very cool piece of wall art by the famous American artists Curtis Jere. Signed and dated, and in very good original condition.
Brass, Steel
1970s Vintage Autumn Leaf Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century “Autumn Leaves” Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere This exquisite mid-century “Autumn Leaves” wall sculpture, designed and crafted by renowned American artist Curtis Jere cir...
Metal, Copper
Curtis Jere Horse Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal Curtus Jere horse sculpture with bronzy patina.
Metal
$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
Abstract Curtis Jere Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract Curtis Jere sculpture. The body is made from brass and has a marble base.
Marble, Brass
Vintage Autumn Leaf Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite mid-century Autumn Leaves Wall Sculpture, designed and crafted by the renowned artist Curtis Jere in the 1970s, is a stunning piece that captures the essence of fall. ...
Metal
Curtis Jere Round Brutalist Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A bronze color finished round wall sculpture by Curtis Jere Artisan House. Newer from the last 20 years or so. Metal with a bronze finish and spots of brass and silver color. Good ov...
Metal
Curtis Jeré Raindrops Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture, Signed, 1970s
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Miami, FL
Curtis Jeré Raindrops Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture, Signed, 1970s Offered for sale is a Mid-century Modern Curtis Jeré "Raindrops" mixed-metals wall sculpture. The sculpture has vario...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Antique Folk Art Horse Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming hand-carved 19th Century American folk art horse sculpture on stand. Pay special attention to its face and the carved details to appreciate this fine specimen. ...
Wood
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 C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
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
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been thei...
Wood
$563Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.77 in W 4.85 in D 4.06 in
Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a king made of turned wood and painted in vibrant colors, dating back to the 1970s. This large nutcracker...
Wood, Paint
Vintage Curtis Jere Aquarium Fish Wall Sculpture, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Curtis Jere Aquarium Fish Wall Sculpture, Signed Offered for sale is an uncommon vintage Curtis Jere aquarium or fish wall sculpture. Th...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 22.75 in W 10 in D 5.75 in
Curtis Jeré Signed Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture of Female Nude Woman 1977
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, striking, large vintage Curtis Jeré (a moniker for original artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels) bronze sculpture of a nude female/woman who appears quite happy with h...
Marble, Bronze
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H 34.75 in W 9.125 in D 9.125 in
Rare 1982 Curtis Jere Americana Carved Folk Art Uncle Sam Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage hand carved and painted folk art style sculpture of Uncle Sam in his traditional red, white, and blue top hat and tails with paper bunting bow-tie, one arm raised in a salut...
Hardwood, Paint
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H 20.25 in W 6 in D 53.75 in
Vintage Curtis Jere Mid-Century Modern Wall Sculpture Country Farm Barn
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Curtis Jere cut metal and copper wall sculpture. Features a country or farmhouse scene with a barn, primitive fence, farm windmill or weather ...
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Sculpture Knife and Fork by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous polished aluminum knife and fork by Curtis Jere. Retaining their original wall bumpers with the exception of one on the fork. Both pieces are 46in in length.
Aluminum
Cutis Jeré Brutalist Brass Sailboat Sculpture, 1977
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Nantucket, MA
Signed and dated Curtis Jeré (Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fells) brass sailboat wall sculpture dated 1977. Complete with the second boat in the distance as...
Brass
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H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Large 1970s Curtis Jere Floor Standing Brass and Metal Wheat Sheaf Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in London, GB
A large 1970s Curtis Jere floor standing brass and metal wheat sheaf sculpture, with four gilt metal upright from a circular twisted base, each with a large polished brass cluster of...
Metal, Brass
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H 51 in W 42 in D 5 in
Mid Century Brutalist Metal Sheaf of Wheat brass and Iron Wall Sculpture Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Curtis Jere Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Tole or Tromp L'oiel metal and bronze/ brass sheaf of wheat wall sculpture. The sculptural wall hanging features handcrafted metal which ha...
Brass, Metal, Iron
Curtis Jere Mid-Century Modern Sculpture of Bird in Tree Nest, 1967
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Studio City, CA
An early work by Curtis Jere (a moniker for original artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels). Designed and executed in 1967. Made of brass and wood. Nice patina. Signed and date...
Brass
Curtis Jere Brutalist Owl Sculpture, Signed and Dated
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Astoria, NY
A Brutalist sculpture of an owl by Curtis Jere, produced 1968, with stylized feathers and crest crafted of patinated metals, mounted on a black lacquered wood base. Markings include ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Metal Sculpture by Curtis Jere "Central Park"
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern metal sculpture by Curtis Jere. Charming park scene depicting woman with stroller, trees, street lights, fence and gate.
Brass, 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.
Brass, Steel
CURTIS JERE Metal Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
Horizontal and " movmented " master piece from this Artist.The directions of the sails give a strong impression of waves and the effect is a real feeling of regatta .The size and t...
Metal