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
Curtis Jere vintage peacock wall art signed , 1970s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 116cm Height , 88cm Width , 16,5 cm Depth
Condition: Good one weld came loose in time see photos
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Iron
$556 Sale Price
37% Off
Cat Tail and Duck Sculpture on Onyx Base by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool sculpture of a duck floating on a pond with cat tails in the background on a solid block of white onyx by C. Jere, circa 1970s. The piece i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Vintage Curtis Jere Parrot Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Raleigh, NC
1980s sculpture made by C. Jere with faint signature still present. Aluminum parrot sits atop golden perch. The square base is made from marble with a gold plate. The perch with parr...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Contemporary American Curtis Jere Oxidized Brass Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary wall sculpture of 5 interconnected oxidized brass wire sunburst shapes (C. JERE)
Category
20th Century American Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Curtis Jere Copper Metal Brutalist Airplane Large Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Curtis Jere Copper Metal Brutalist Airplane Large Wall Sculpture, Artist Signed. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 56" W x 5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Curtis Jere Kenetic Cyclone Spirited Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Westport, CT
Curtis Jere free-form Kenetic sculpture on a marble onyx base brass top metal sculpture, workshop piece large swirling spirited design.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Metal, Brass
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....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Curtis Jere Bronze 22" Three Birds in Flight Sculpture on Quartz Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pasadena, TX
Elegant cast bronze and quartz sculpture from the 1960's. Brutalist style, decorative object, in excellent original condition. A classic and beautiful piece that can complement any h...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Vintage Curtis Jere Pair of Bronze Cranes on Stone Signed 1969 Table Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Curtis Jere pair of bronze cranes on stone table sculpture. This wonderful vintage mid century table sculpture features a very dynamic composition of cranes stand on a stone. Each ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Metal Sculpture of Two Parrots
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal sculpture of two parrots by Curtis Jere.
Category
Late 20th Century American Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Metal
C. Jere Mid-Century Bronze and Black Marble Whirlwind Spiral Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century abstract standing sculpture of a spiral whirlwind form comprised of bronze rods and shavings, mounted in a cylindrical black ma...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
American Contemporary Curtis Jere Oxidized Brass Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Queens, NY
American contemporary wall sculpture of oxidized brass wire in 5 interconnected sunburst shapes (C. Jere)
Category
20th Century American Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Brass
American Contemporary Curtis Jere "Pom-Pom" Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century oxidized brass "Pom-Pom" shaped wall sculpture (CURTIS JERE)
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Bronze, Iron
Post Modern 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. Vintage This large abstract metal sculpture, comprised of banded brass ribbons in a gold tone, and moun...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$2,024 Sale Price
36% Off
Seagulls Metal Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Metal abstract Seagulls by the shore wall sculpture by C. Jere. Has signature at the bottom. Great design and style. No missing parts. Will look great in any wall anyplace.
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Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Mixed Metal Curtis Jere Elongated
Urchin
Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uncommon Jere sculpture is comprised of chromed steel 'spores' that together form an urchin or pom-pom figure at the top. A combination of brass and chromed steel rods with stee...
Category
1980s American Brutalist Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Metal, Steel
Curtis Jere Mid Century Pom Urchin Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Curtis Jere Mid Century Pom Urchin sculpture
Sculpture measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 35 high
This sculpture is in great vintage condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Metal
C. Jere
Spiral II
Wall Sculpture
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Artisan House Inc., C. Jere wall-mounted sculpture in brass and chrome, style no. 100688, Spiral II. Complete with in-tact "Certificate of Authenticity."
Category
1980s American Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Curtis Jere Overlapping Multicolor Butterfly Shape Sculpture Dated 1990 MINT!
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Curtis Jere Overlapping Multicolor Butterfly Shape Sculpture Dated 1990 MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Innovative Illuminated Acrylic Benches with White Tops and Clear Side Supports
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An interesting Kinetic sculpture with a sinuous brass arm and attached long metal wires with balls on the ends. The entire piece turns on a brass plate mounted on a circular marble p...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Curtis Jere Brass Sailboat Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four foot tall sailboat sculpture made of brass rods welded together. Mesh sails and polished marble base.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Ribbon Form "Flame" Sculpture by C.Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant piece has the quality of ribbons dancing in space, or a flickering flame. Changing with the viewer’s relationship to the sculpture, the interior space appears to open an...
Category
1980s Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
2010s Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Gilded Steel and Onyx Tabletop Sculpture by Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A original 1970s brass sculpture on a solid onyx base by Curtis Jeré.
Dimension: 33.25" high 31" wide 15" deep.
The onyx base is 6" high 5" ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Steel
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Abstract Floating Tree Sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage modernist abstract tree sculpture designed by Curtis Jere for Artisan House c. 1960's. Features a dramatic focal point to any space adding texture and dimension. This stateme...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
$2,400 Sale Price
33% Off
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.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
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.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Mid-Century Curtis Jere Brass Abstract Sculpture on Marble
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Baltimore, MD
A mid-century brass sculpture by Curtis Jeré circa 1978. Stunning organic form. Features a stylized flare of brass rods in a radiating abstract design mounted on a marble base. A fan...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This unique Mid Century bronze and natural stone sculpture was designed by Curtis Jere.
The curved and dynamic shape made of bronze lands on a solid base made of pink natural stone....
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Cubist Sculpture by Curtis Jere, Intersecting Metal Rods Brass
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Toledo, OH
Curtis Jere sculpture, two wire squares with an inner area of stacked rods in varying positions, sits on a wood base, signed, circa 1978.
Dimensions: 37" Wide x 10" Deep x 27" High
Category
1970s Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere Brass Gazelle Tabletop Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere Brass Gazelle Tabletop Sculpture
A mid century modern Curtis Jere brass wire bust of a gazelle with corkscrew antlers on a circular removable ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
C. Jere Sculpture of Cranes
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large mid-century sculpture of walking cranes made by the C. Jere company. Great form and size.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Curtis Jere Brutalist Parrot on Swing Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1970's Brutalist parrot by American brand Curtis Jere. The silver plate parrots stands inside a brass ring.
Curtis Jere is a company of metalworks, ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, 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".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Curtis Jere Pop Art Strainer
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1993, signed and dated, great vintage condition. Supersized C. Jere metal strainer wall sculpture from the company’s kitchen utensil series.
Category
1990s American Modern Curtis Jeré Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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.
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Questions About Curtis Jeré Sculptures
- 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.
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