Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Wire Wall Sculpture of Construction Workers

Story

Postwar cities were rising toward the clouds in the 1960s, inspiring artists to celebrate the blue-collar heroes building the modern skyline. This sculpture turns dangerous high-wire construction work into a delicate, gravity-defying ballet.

Maker / Origin

While unsigned, this piece is heavily influenced by the work of Curtis Jeré (the joint pseudonym of Jerry Fels and Curtis Freiler), who founded Artisan House in 1964. Their goal was to bring gallery-quality, hand-crafted metal art to the mainstream public.

Condition & Value

The sculpture appears to be in good vintage condition with a natural aged patina. Some light surface rust is visible, which is common for iron pieces of this age and often desired by collectors, though it should be kept in a dry indoor environment to prevent further deterioration. The structural welds appear intact.