Vintage 1982 Curtis Jeré Wood & Metal Diptych Wall Sculptures - "The Schooner" & "Breaching Whale" Pair With Original Artisan House & Raymor Tags

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For your consideration is a remarkable, rare matching pair of authentic 1982 Mid-Century Modern mixed-media wall panels from the iconic … Read more For your consideration is a remarkable, rare matching pair of authentic 1982 Mid-Century Modern mixed-media wall panels from the iconic design house Artisan House, under the famous artist pseudonym C. Jeré (Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels). Originally designed as a modular maritime triptych (storytelling panels meant to hang side-by-side), this listing includes two matching arched panels: Panel 1 features a mixed-metal "Schooner" sailboat, and Panel 2 features a three-dimensional breaching whale with wire blowhole spouts.

**Condition & Provenance (Unrivaled Collector Quality):**
This set features absolute "textbook" provenance that is almost impossible to find on the secondary vintage market today.
1. Hand-signed and dated: Both pieces are signed on the bottom frame trim "© C. Jeré 1982".
2. Factory tags: Retains the original booklet-style Artisan House, Inc. factory hang tags acting as their certificate of production authenticity.
3. Retail distribution tags: Includes the original "Raymor, Ridgefield, N.J." showroom stock inventory tags, officially identifying the stock model as #100222 and the design title as "The Schooner (antiq/vari)".

The hand-painted wood arch backgrounds (featuring a sunburst sky and deep blue horizon) and the mixed-metal components are in exceptional vintage condition. The finishes are clean, the wood and painted trim show only minor age-appropriate wear, and all metal wire spouts/sails are intact and structurally sound. Approximately 22” x 14” each See less