Lot 1537
Curtis Jere Contemporary Mixed Metal Wall Sculpture. An Artisan House contemporary mixed metal wall sculpture; the item is part of the C. Jere Collection, originating from the name used by collaborative Artisan House designers Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels (American, 20th century). The piece comprises four square metal plaques with chrome-style finish, each framing a unique geometric assemblage set to the center. The compositions feature gold tone and copper tone metal objects rendered in various shapes and arrangements. The work is marked “C. Jere 1996” by hand . Approx. Net Weight: 4.35lbs Keywords: Contemporary Other Notes: Curtis Jere was the shared pseudonym of two artists, Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, who used enamel, brass, copper, and steel to create decorative wall sculptures. Fels and Freiler were brothers-in-law who began collaborating in 1963, sharing an interest in what they described as “gallery-quality art for the masses.” The two employed a variety of traditional techniques—such as enameling, pouring resin, and bronze casting—to create abstract metal works of clustered, modular shapes. One such example is Raindrop Tree (1969), where thin copper plates are shaped into an organic floral arrangement resembling the blossoming branches of a tree. To manufacture their sculptures, Curtis Jere formed the company Artisan House, which distributed their works worldwide. In addition to a variety of abstract pieces, the two also created costume jewelry. At its height, Artisan House employed 300 workers. Fels and Freiler sold Artisan House in 1972, and Curt Freiler died on July 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA, where Fels currently resides.; Ref: BD1141
- Dimensions: 16in x 16in
- Medium: Mixed Metal
- Circa: 1996
- Notes: Curtis Jere was the shared pseudonym of two artists, Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, who used enamel, brass, copper, and steel to create decorative wall sculptures. Fels and Freiler were brothers-in-law who began collaborating in 1963, sharing an interest in what they described as “gallery-quality art for the masses.” The two employed a variety of traditional techniques—such as enameling, pouring resin, and bronze casting—to create abstract metal works of clustered, modular shapes. One such example is Raindrop Tree (1969), where thin copper plates are shaped into an organic floral arrangement resembling the blossoming branches of a tree. To manufacture their sculptures, Curtis Jere formed the company Artisan House, which distributed their works worldwide. In addition to a variety of abstract pieces, the two also created costume jewelry. At its height, Artisan House employed 300 workers. Fels and Freiler sold Artisan House in 1972, and Curt Freiler died on July 22, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA, where Fels currently resides.
- Condition: This piece is in great condition. Please see photos for details.
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