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.
$2,295
H 5 in Dm 23.75 in
Torch Cut Brass Birds on Starburst Nail Wall Art Style Seandale, Bowie or Jere
By Silas Seandel, William Bowie, Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous torch cut brass birds on a horseshoe nail starburst wall art sculpture in the style of Silas Seandel or William Bowie. Comprised of horsesh...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mixed Metal Sunburst Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
Large mixed metal sunburst wall sculpture of brass and lacquered nails.
Metal
Brass Sunburst Wall Sculpture in the Manner of Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Montreal, QC
Brass sunburst wall sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jeré
Brass
$1,295
H 22.5 in W 45 in D 5.5 in
C Jere Brass Plated Bird Flock of Seagulls Wall Sculpture Signed Dated 1985
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous brass plated bird or flock of seagull’s wall sculpture signed C. Jere, 1985. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage ...
Metal, Brass
$1,150
H 21 in W 43 in D 6 in
1980s C Jere Brass Plated Bird Flock of Seagulls Wall Sculpture, Signed and Date
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Fabulous brass plated flock of seagulls wall sculpture signed and dated "C. Jere, 1985". A truly eye-catching sculpture for any wall that needs a touch of mod style or an intriguing piece of artwork! Measurements: 21" high, 43" width, and 6" deep. C. Jere (a.k.a.) Curtis Jere is not a single artist but is a nom-de-plume for a group of artists working for Artisan House and well known for their phenomenal jewelry, metal sculptures, and collectibles. Artisan House artists included founders Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels and Curtis Jere is a combination of their names. Before founding Artisan House these two friends and brothers-in-law had built a costume jewelry business which sold under the names of Renoir and Matisse, two well-known names of mid-20th century costume jewelry. During the mid-20th century, the C. Jere sculptures, and metal work were distributed by Raymor, a well-known name in Mid Century...
Brass
$2,900
H 36 in W 36 in D 3 in
Striking 1960 Brass Sunburst Sculpture Curtis Jere Style Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Striking 1960 soldered brass sunburst sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere. Wonderful Mid-Century Modern three-layer sunburst metal sculpture with molten center. Hues of brass coppe...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Metal Sunburst Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern mixed metal and brass sunburst wall art sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere.
Metal, Brass
$2,000
H 30 in W 30 in D 5.5 in
Large Marc Weinstein Welded Nail Wall Sculpture Sunburst Form in Brass & Iron
By Marc Weinstein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the United States by sculptor Marc Weinstein, this wall sculpture features hundreds of welded brass & iron masonry nails in a layered pattern. The bent nails on ...
Metal, Brass, Iron
$1,495
H 14.5 in W 28.5 in D 1.5 in
Brutalist MCM Metal Birds in Flight Sunburst Wall Art Style of C Jere
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic Mid-20th Century Brutalist Mid-Century Modern metal birds in flight sunburst wall art sculpture in the style of C. Jere. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is ...
Metal
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in Dm 13 in
Diminutive Gilt Iron Two-Tier Sunburst Wall Sculpture by William Bowie
By William Bowie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive Gilt Iron Two-Tier Sunburst Wall Sculpture by William Bowie USA, Circa 1970s, Unmarked. A fine example of William Bowie's precisionly made two tier starburst wall sculptu...
Iron
