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.
Hand Carved Painted Wood Folk Art Americana Sculpture Pair American Gothic
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Surfside, FL
C. Jeré ( or Curtis Jere) is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories. C. Jeré works are made by Artisan House. Curtis Jer...
Metal
"XMITTER" Helmet & Jacket Sculpture
By Patrick Fitzgerald 1
Located in Chicago, IL
To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars...
Wire
$3,500
H 9.5 in W 19.5 in D 6.5 in
“Santa Cruz de las Huertas Jalisco”, Ceramic, Glaze, Colors, Mexican Folkart
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY “Santa Cruz de las Huertas Jalisco” is a whimsical, charming and colorfully ceramic rendition painted blue and red of a local bus that traversed the town where the artist Candelario Medrano...
Ceramic, Glaze
19th/20th Century Wood Carved Bust & Head
Located in New York, NY
Unidentified/Unknown Artist, "19th/20th Century Wood Carved Bust & Head", Folk Art Wooden Sculpture, 10.50 x 6.50 x 2.50, 19/20th Century
Wood
$650
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
"Your Rocking Horse Got Loose Again", Contemporary Ceramic and Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Your Rocking Horse Got Loose Again is an original ceramic sculpture by Rachel Warkentin, and measures approximately 10.5"h x 10.5"w x 2"d. It is signed en verso. Rachel Warkentin r...
Ceramic, Wood, Oil
$2,000
H 16 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
"Water Tower III" Hyper realistic cityscape sculpture, mixed media
By Drew Leshko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original miniature water tower sculpture by Drew Leshko made from archival paper, basswood, acrylic, enamel, dry pigments, birch wood strips, and steel mea...
Metal, Enamel
$1,600
H 7 in W 13 in D 6 in
"Vagabond", Miniature Paper and Found object Sculpture, Rusted Camper Truck
By Drew Leshko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This miniature paper sculpture titled "Vagabond" is an original artwork by Drew Leshko made of paper, PVC, basswood, acrylic, enamel, pastel, watercolor, inkjet prints, aluminum. The...
Metal, Enamel
$1,000
H 17.5 in W 2 in D 10 in
"Hotel Tudor", Miniature, Architecture, Sign, Cityscape, Sculpture, Blue, White
By Drew Leshko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This blue and white sculpture titled "Hotel Tudor" is an original artwork by Drew Leshko made of paper, acrylic, basswood, and pastel. This pi...
Wood, Paper, Pastel, Acrylic, Inkjet
$1,680
H 14.25 in W 9.75 in D 4.25 in
The Archive of B/W Television (Retablo with TV Screen)
By Patrick Fitzgerald 1
Located in Chicago, IL
The intricate retablos of Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald are his means of paying homage to those who have inspired him throughout his life. Derived from Mexican votive...
Oil, Wood, Mixed Media, Cardboard
"Case Runner, " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Patrick Fitzgerald 1
Located in Chicago, IL
To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Working from found materials, Fitzgerald constructs miniature soap box cars...
Wire
"New York Blower Car, " Mixed-Media Sculpture
By Patrick Fitzgerald 1
Located in Chicago, IL
To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his miniature car sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Born from a fascination with the soap bo...
Wood, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$580
H 5.25 in W 15.25 in D 6.25 in
"Neapolitan Car, " Mixed-Media Sculpture
By Patrick Fitzgerald 1
Located in Chicago, IL
To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his miniature car sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box...
Wood, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Fabric
$3,900
H 35 in W 65 in D 77 in
Contemporary Aluminum Eagle Bird Sculpture Large Unique Metal Americana Folk Art
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Aluminum Eagle Bird Sculpture Large Unique Metal Americana Folk Art Similar in design to the US Post Office logo from the 1950's. Signed "...
Metal
Boys Fishing
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Wiscasett, 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. 17" tall.
Stone, Bronze
Sold
H 20 in W 38 in D 7 in
Vintage Curtis Jere Chrome Birds in Flight Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Rochester, NY
Vintage Curtis Jere sculpture of seagulls in flight. Chrome plated steel. Signed and dated 1971. I have not been able to find another ex...
Steel
Mid Century Spirit of '76 Bronze
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Soquel, CA
Expressive Bronze sculpture of a group of boys on the 4th of July celebrating in their own way that "Spirit of 1776". by Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels; also known as Curtis Jere. Uns...
Marble, Bronze
1971 Curtis Jere Pelican on Buoy Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Francisco, CA
Really neat 1971 Jere sculpture of a pelican on top of a buoy. It is in 2 pieces the whole metal sculpture connects into the stone base.
Stone, Metal
Eagles in Flight Minimal Chrome Sculpture with Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Houston, TX
A large scale minimal steel sculpture of thee eagles in flight. The sculpture is secured by a chrome pyramid base that measures 18 in. wide and 18 in. ...
Steel
"Spring Showers" Signed Brass Wall Hanging
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chesterfield, MI
"Spring Showers" is a Brass Wall Hanging, signed "C C Jere" in marker. Curtis Jeré is a pseudonym for artist duo Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. The ...
Brass
Sold
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 9 in
Hand Carved Painted Wood Folk Art Americana Sculpture Pair American Gothic
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Surfside, FL
C. Jeré ( or Curtis Jere) is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories. C. Jeré works are made by Artisan House. Curtis Jere is a compound nom de plume of artis...
Metal
Jazz Band
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CURTIS JERE "JAZZ BAND" METAL, SIGNED AMERICAN, DATED 1992 25 X 41 inches
Metal