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.
Brass & Bronze Sailboats & Dock Wall Sculpture Signed by Curtis Jere
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic brass wall sculpture signed C, Jere for Artisan House, circa 1970's bronze & brass rare and beautiful piece in patinated original finish.
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Boho Curtis Jere Sailboat Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this stunning vintage Curtis Jere sailboat wall sculpture, a true masterpiece of mid-century modern artistry. This handcrafted piece showcases intricate sa...
Brass
Vintage Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture, Gilded Metal Sailboats & Birds
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-grey, vintage Mid-Century Modern American abstract Brutalist wall sculpture made of hand crafted gilded metal, designed and produced by Curtis Jere in good condition. The detailed wall décor piece depicts three sailboats and shorebirds at dock. Signed lower right. Dated 1972, United States. Curtis Jere is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories...
Metal
Unusual Wall Mounted Sculpture Sailboats
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An abstract/sailboat wall mounted sculpture by A.J.Stilman, ca'1970's. Heavy and well made with a Brutalist feeling.
Brass, Steel
Curtis Jere Metal Sailboats and Birds Wall Sculpture, 1972
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking American Mid-Century Modern Brutalist wall sculpture was designed and produced by Curtis Jere in 1972. Handcrafted in metal with a black-grey patinated finish, the comp...
Metal
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 48 in D 1.75 in
J. Gaylord Ortman Mid Century Wall Hanging Abstract Sailboat Metal Sculpture
By Gaylord Ortman, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage California studio sailboat wall hanging sculpture labeled J. G. Ortman, circa 1970's. This decorative nautical statement piece is composed of mixed metal elements that have a...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern C. Jere Style Ship Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful mid-century wall art features a three dimensional sailboat sculpture with plenty of intricate detail. A wonderful realistic design in the style of C. Jere with multipl...
Metal
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 5 in D 50.5 in
Seagulls Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jeré, Metal, Mid-Century Modern, USA
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.
Metal
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 28 in W 60 in D 5 in
Sailboat Regatta Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare and very hard to find sail boat regatta mixed metal wall sculpture by C. Jere for Artisan House, circa 1970s. The piece, depicting a sailboat regatta...
Brass, Chrome, Iron
Metal Sailboats Wall Sculpture in the Manner of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great pair of metal sailboat wall sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jere. Large ship is 26W x 6D x 32H, small ship is 13.25W x 2.875D x 19H.
Steel
Bijan Bahar Flying Seagulls
By Bijan Bahar
Located in Hanover, MA
Bahar Bijan (Iranian/American, 1939-2013) cluster of welded iron seagulls mounted in a mineral specimen base. Somewhat kinetic.
Marble, Iron
Oscar Torlasco for Stilux Milano Pair of Sconces
By Stilux, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare pair of wall lamps, circa 1960 designed by Oscar Torlasco for Stilux Milano. Double light brass structure with color tinted perspex. Each sconces holds two candelabra siz...
Brass
Torch Cut Floral Arrangement from Brotman's Sausalito
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Hanover, MA
Torch cut brass and mixed metal kinetic floral spray in the style of Curtis Jere retailed through Brotman's Village Fair in Sausalito, CA circa 1970
Brass
Brothel Wall Mounted Metal Sculpture in Style of Curtis Jere
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960s torch cut brass, steel and copper wall sculpture in the form of a bordello with the ladies of the night peering out of three windows. Fun s...
Brass
Maison Arlus Large Scale Art Brut Sconce
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
Single sconce by Maison Arlus in a brutalist design, like a crown of thorns. This happens to be among the largest in the Arlus series. The sconce has two lights with opaline glas...
Brass
Series of Three Appliques by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
Series of three French 1950's sconces in black lacquered steel, rosewood and white perspex diffusors with steel embellishments. Two single sconces and one double sconces...
Iron
