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C. Jeré is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories.
C. Jeré works are made and marketed by the corporation Artisan House. Curtis Jere is a compound nom-de-plume of artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. The two founders combined pieces of their own names to create the C. Jeré signature. Modernism magazine interviewed Jerry Fels shortly before his death in October 2008. According to the resulting article in the Spring 2007 issue of Modernism magazine page 116, the company was founded in 1963 by Fels and his brother-in-law Curtis (Kurt) Freiler. Freiler was the production chief and Fels was head of design. Their goal was to produce "gallery-quality art for the masses". Prior to the establishment of Artisan House, the partners built a costume jewellery business, selling work under the names Renoir and Matisse, which employed around 300 people at one point.[1] Kurt and Jerry sold Artisan House in 1972. Kurt Freiler died July 22, 2013 at the age of 103.[2]
Sold and resold, the company still produces metal sculptures including reintroductions of popular mid-century designs. Artisan House sculptures are no longer made in California. Production went overseas to China in 2003.
Writer Mitchell Owens wrote a two-page article on the history of C. Jere for the November 2010 issue of Elle Decor. In it he states that "Today those pieces are attracting the admiration of leading dealers in vintage chic". He goes on to say that after launching in 1964 Jere sculptures were "distributed by Raymor, a cutting edge studio in New York City, and retailed at Gump's in San Francisco and other high quality emporiums". He also reported that "Under Freiler's meticulous direction, the workers - a number of whom were minorities or handicapped - sheared, crimped, torched, and welded brass, copper, and other metals before coating them with luminous patinas."[3]
C. Jeré works range from representational to highly abstract. Some of the older techniques, such as enameling, using resin, and the bronzes, haven't been used in decades.
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Mid Century Modern Signed C.Jere World Map! This is the Second C.Jere World Map that I was Lucky enough to find. First one Sold before listing.(SOLD)
50's/60's Turquoise Aqua Brilliant Blue Mid Century Modern Retro Two-Piece L-Shaped Sectional/Sofa's/Daybeds SOLD!
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| Two piece Sectional is shown with a pair of Mersman Matching End Tables and one corner table. Round Coffee Table is sold. Tables , Vases and Lamps are not included, however some of these pieces are available for purchase. |
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| Excellent Original Condition. Part of the original tags underneath the sofa are still present. |
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| Photo above is true color as the sun finally went down. Color is a gorgeous brilliant Blue |
Adrian Pearsall Sofa & Matching Chair. Recently reupholstered and looks Awesome! Both Sofa and Matching Chair have been Sold!
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| Dimensions: Sofa is 107" Long x 32" Deep x 30.5" High. Measures 16.5" from the floor to the top of the seat cushion. |
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| Chair has been SOLD! |
Another Awesome Adrian Pearsall Daybed/Sofa. Sold to a Wonderful Couple from Niles, IL.
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| Killer Adrian Pearsall Daybed! This one has reversible laminate end table inserts. Your choice...either white built-in end tables and/or wood grain laminate end tables. |
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| Upholstery in good original condition with no holes or rips. What is really cool about these Daybeds is that they can be easily reupholstered to your liking at a very economical cost as they are just removable cushions...and if you want to replace the laminate ends with a different material for example Marble, this can easily be accomplished as well! |
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| This Adrian Pearsall is 112 and 3/4" Long. |
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| Curbside Delivery within the Chicagoland area is available for a reasonable fee upon request. This fits in my Suburban. |
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| This Daybed came with a removable end table that has a drawer which is perfect for your remotes! |
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