Curtis Jeré Figurative 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
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere Dancer Brass Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Curtis Jere dancer brass table sculpture. This is a very dynamic sculpture from artist Curtis Jere. It showcases a dancer that can be spun to face diff...
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Late 20th Century North American Brutalist Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, 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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Gold
Small Mixed Metals Downhill Skier Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool small mixed metals downhill skier sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is signed "RR" on the base and has a wonderful patina. The piece is in ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel, Bronze
Sculpture of a Young Boy Carrying Birdcages by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, chic, and charming sculpture of a young man balancing bird cages upon his head dates to 1972, and it was created by Curtis & Jere.
Note: The piece detaches from the ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Dancing Abstract Bronze Figures by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Dancing Abstract Bronze Figures by Curtis Jere
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
Curtis Jeré Brutalist Jazz Band Wall Sculpture for Artisan House, USA, 1991
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in Lisboa, PT
This wall sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere and produced for Artisan House, in USA in 1991. It is made of black painted metal and represents a jazz band. Curtis Jeré was the shar...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Curtis Jere Figural Bronze on Marble Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Jere midcentury figural bronze of a joyful figure jumping upon a molded columnar marble breccia base, circa 1968. Unsigned.
Dimensions: 19.25" H x 7.5" W x 4" D (approx).
De...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Jere Sailboat Model Signed and Dated 1979
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive sailboat model by Jere, signed and dated ( Jere 1976 ). This example can be displayed as a freestanding objet, or can be mounted on...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bronze Sculpture of Boy with Glass Balloon by Curtis Jere, circa 1967
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Ross, CA
Bronze sculpture of boy playing with a blown glass balloon by Curtis Jere.
The bronze boy measures 13.5 inches tall, from the base to the top of th...
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1960s American Renaissance Vintage Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Curtis Jeré Brutalist Boat with Harbour Village Wall Sculpture
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
1970s Midcentury Curtis Jere Kinetic Teal Brass & Marble Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pasadena, CA
Midcentury Curtis Jere Kinetic sculpture in teal with brass and black marble artisan Signed Jere 1988. The upper portion of the sculpture is rem...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
C. Jere Artisan House Java Jr. Steaming Cup of Coffee with String Tag
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere Dancers Signed Brass Table Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Curtis Jere dancers brass table sculpture. This is a very dynamic sculpture from artist Curtis Jere. It showcases two dancers twirling around, each facin...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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.
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1990s American Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Brass
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 ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1970s Curtis Jere Brutalist Metal Mill Farmhouse Water Wheel Wall Art Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Dayton, OH
"1970s Mid-century Curtis Jere brutalist style wall art sculpture. Made of copper, brass and steel featuring a primitive country or farmhouse ...
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1970s Brutalist Vintage Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Steel, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Goose Bird Fighting Reflection in Mirror by Curtis Jere
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 ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass, Chrome
Curtis Jere Male and Female Abstract Sculptures
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Very rare pair of signed sculptures by Curtis Jere. First pair of these that I have personally seen for sale. Signed and dated 1992.
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1990s American Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid Century 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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Curtis Jeré Brass-Colored Metal Clipper Ship Sculpture, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
A monumental free-standing metal ship sculpture with brass-colored finish by Curtis Jeré, signed.
Crafted out of shaped and welded steel rods, it...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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.
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2010s Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Playful Signed Bronze Seesaw Sculpture by Curtis Jere, 1968
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well-executed solid bronze sculpture of young boys on a seesaw; all resting on a solid onyx base; Curtis Jere was a metalwork company of wall sculptures and household accessories...
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1960s North American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Polished Brass Sail Boat Sculpture by Curtis Jere, Signed, circa 1970
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Jere boat or ship sculpture, signed, circa 1970. Newly professionally re-plated in brass. Original C. Jere label still attached. This sculpture...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Curtis Jeré Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Curtis Jeré figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Curtis Jeré figurative 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 figurative sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original figurative sculptures by Curtis Jeré were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider figurative sculptures by Austin Productions, Artisan House, and Jaru. Prices for Curtis Jeré figurative sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $175 and can go as high as $5,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,200.
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