Curtis Jere Brutalist Cypress Tree Sculpture

Description

Cypress Tree in Wind on Quartz Sculpture

by Curtis Jere

Circa: 1950's - 1960's

Stylized Copper and Bronze Tree Tabletop … more Cypress Tree in Wind on Quartz Sculpture

by Curtis Jere

Circa: 1950's - 1960's

Stylized Copper and Bronze Tree Tabletop Sculpture with Copper Needles on Patinated Branches. Exposed Curving Roots at Bottom. Tree Rests Slightly Above the Quartz Stone Base which has Dark Red Coloring Throughout the White to Brown Tone

Please Note: This tree perches slightly above the stone and is not made to sit flush. The sculpture will be shipped in three pieces (tree, quartz and connector pin)

Signed by Artist - C. Jere. The signature is very hard to find. A closeup photo has been included.

Very Large, Very Heavy: Sculpture alone weighs over 20 lbs.

Overall: 17" Length; 11" Width; 15" Height
Tree: 17" Length; 11" Width; 9" Height;
Stone Base: 9" Length; 7" Width; 4.75" Height
(sizes are approximate)

Excellent Vintage Condition. Unsure, but the very tip of one root might be missing (see last photo). If it is missing, it is the tiniest piece gone. It does not affect the display in any way.
Some faint verdigris showing on branches were leaves connect. less