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This incredible wall sculpture by Curtis Jere is just gorgeous. Its ribbons of brass-tone, silver and black painted metal strips undulate and intertwine beautifully. Outfitted with a hanging mechanism in several spots makes it easy to hang it many ways, vertical, horizontal or diagonal. It makes a statement wherever and however it is hung.  These sculptures were made and marketed by Artisan House and we now know that Curtis Jere was not a single artist but was a compound nom-de-plume of artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. Before founding Artisan House these two had built a costume jewelry business which sold under the names of Renoir and Matisse. Artisan House was sold and resold and remains in business today. The C. Jere sculptures and metal work were distributed by Raymor, a well-known name in Mid Century collectibles, and sold at Gump’s in San Francisco and other upscale retail establishments. Jerry Fels died 11/5/07 and Curtis Freiler, his brother-in-law passed 7/22/13 at 103; but, their legacy lives on in these fabulous Mid Century sculptures. This one should be yours.