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Pair of Italian Baroque Sculptures Period Papier Mâché Angels
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of large angels, mecca silver papier mâché Florence, late Baroque period Original bases in
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Deco Antique Lucite Encased European Paper Mâché Character Doll Table Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an antique, European character doll, made of paper mâché. In good antique
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

19th century Victorian Papier Mâché Decorative Plate with Scottish Hunting Scene
By Aaron Jennens T.H. Bettridge
Located in Savannah, GA
Colorfully painted plate featuring a scalloped edge and made of papier mâché, which was very
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Antique 1850s English High Victorian Decorative Art

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Paper

Napoleon III Chinoserie French Basket With Hand-Decorated Papier-Maché Handle
Located in Prato, Tuscany
papier-maché chinoiserie basket; the shell shape features a handle at the top and the wavy edge is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Paper

Antique Paper Mache Jack o Lantern Pumpkin Bucket Candy Container Germany
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique paper mache jack-o-lantern shaped candy bucket with paper backed, cut out face and wire
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Bowls

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Paint, Paper

Late 19th or Early 20th Century French Carton Mache "Marotte" or Milliners Head
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Marotte or Milliners Head. Carton Maiche, Painted Pale pink ground with applied collage details along with aged leather banding. France, Circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Mini Japanese Papier-mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Mini Japanese Papier-mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Mini Japanese Papier-Mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Mini Japanese Papier-Mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Mini Japanese Papier-Mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Mini Japanese Papier-Mâché Mask Mounted on Custom Painted Metal Base
Located in New York, NY
Miniature Japanese Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Papier Mâché Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese Folk Art. Crafted with old newspapers and dyed rice paper, the box would have been used for basic
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Chinese Blossom Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Chicago, IL
folk art. Crafted with old newspapers and dyed rice paper, the box would have been used in a provincial
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Antique Papier Mache French Bulldog
Located in Katonah, NY
A funny little paper mache figure of a french bulldog with head upturned. Completely hand made with
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20th Century English Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Paper

Pair of Hand Made German Automaton Doll Figures
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Automaton figures, metal and paper mache with glass eyes and carved teeth.
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Antique 19th Century German Toys

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Metal

Carnival Or Circus Glass Eyed Tiger Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This paper mache tiger head from the 1920's features glass eyes and a fantastic vibrant original
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

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Papier Mâché, Paper

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Bull Carnival Mask
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century papier mache bull carnival mask We are proud to offer a quirky mid-20th century
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Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Paper

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Horse Figure
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache theatre horse figure We are proud to offer a unique and rare
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paper

To Contemplate , by Nathan Lee, Mixed Media Figurative Sculpture, 2023
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
illustrator from Oklahoma, US. Best known for his paper-based sculptures, Lee works in a variety of styles and
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

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Wire

Mid-20th Century Papier Mâché Fairground Amusement Figure
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century papier mâché fairground amusement figure We are proud to offer a highly
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Paint, Paper

Mid-20th Century English Papier Mache Giraffe Puppet Head
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century English Papier Mache Giraffe Puppet Head A charming example of a mid-20th
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Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Paper

Forest Cat - Playful Animal Sculpture in Red + Blue + Black
By Yulia Shtern
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Forest Cat" is a detailed hand painted and formed sculpture by Canadian artist Yulia Shtern. Rusty-Spotted Cat, one of the world’s two smallest wild cat species, is 14 to 19” in len...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Adhesive, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Magazine Paper, Newsprint, Papier ...

German Werbefigur Wurzelsepp Papier Mache Advertising Figure, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A rare mint condition for its age Wurzelsepp papier mâché advertising figure, circa 1930. Hand
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Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Paper

Papier Mâché Wolf Mid-20th Century English Theatre Mask
Located in London, GB
Papier mâché wolf theatre mask We are proud to offer an unusual example of an English mid-20th
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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Paint, Paper

Early 20th Century Kashmir Papier Mâché Hand Painted Tobacco Jar
Located in London, GB
A wonderful example of an early 20th century handcrafted papier mâché tobacco jar. Hand painted
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Vintage 1910s Pakistani Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Two Early 20th Century French Papier Mâché Faux Bois Buckets
Located in Nantucket, MA
Two early 20th century papier mâché buckets with faux bois surface and painted silver bands
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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Paper

Clothing Storage Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description.
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Folk Art Bowls and Baskets

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Papier Mâché, Paper

Paper Mache Pig Candy Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand crafted & painted in black & white paint in a papier mache material is in very good
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Toys

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Paper

Tossing Game Paper Mâché Laurel and Hardy Carnival Art, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
paper mâché and wood. Antique ball toss game, so-called passé-boule high-rectangular, box-shaped
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Paper

1930s Hand-Painted Paper Mache Carnival Head "Bellhop
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s hand-painted Paper Mache Carnival Head "Bellhop,All hand exicuted .hand painted.
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Paper

Antique Hand Made Paper Mache Hand Puppet Stand Folk Art Doll Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand made and painted paper mache hand puppet in the shape of a masculine human figure
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Paper

Paper Mache Belsnickel Encrusted Santa Clause
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Belsnickel from Germany in fine condition with glider body minor piece missing of back of robe.The face is amazing & father Christmas is holding a small feather tree,
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Vintage 1910s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Romeo s Brother - expressive, textured, male figurative, paper Mache sculpture
By Paul Duval
Located in Bloomfield, ON
made from paper mache, wire and metal—this character stands tall, his head turned slightly, arms raised
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Swimmer - tall, expressive, textured, male, figurative, paper Mache sculpture
By Paul Duval
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A dramatic figure in a bathing costume is perched on a tall stool in this intriguing paper mache
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Wire

Paper Mache Buddha Statues Set of Two
Located in Somis, CA
A rare offering of two vintage paper mache statues of Amitabha Buddha and Guanyin Avalokiteshvara
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Paint, Paper

Samurai Warrior Paper Mache Lacquer Japanese Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Samurai Warrior Japanese Figure - A vintage figure with full wardrobe in very intricate and well designed costume. The wardrobe is in good vintage condition, with woven silk and cott...
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20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Folk Art Venetian Papier Mâché Mask
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A colorful and unique papier mâché Venetian Mask. Uniquely crafted with molded exaggerated features
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Late 20th Century Italian Masks

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Paint, Paper

Signed Folk Art Papier Mâché Rabbit Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Folk Art papier mâché rabbit figures, signed and numbered by Debbie Thibault, meticulously
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20th Century Toys

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Paper

Large Scale 19th Century Felt Covered Paper Mache Pig, Circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large scale 19th century felt covered paper mache pig, circa 1890. Possibly French This large
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Antique Late 19th Century French Toys

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Other

1940 s Paper Mache Stork
Located in Riverdale, NY
Paper mache stork from the 1940's possibly from a Carnival or Store Display with Cartoon like
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Papier Mâché German Theatre Head
Located in London, GB
German officer papier mâché theatre head from Paris, circa 1950s This lot is a rare original
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Antique Paper Mache Mother of Pearl Chinese Dragon Lacquer Trinket Box
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
inlaid with dragon paper mâché trinket box A good looking, decorative and original piece, this is a
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Lacquer

Papier Mâché Santo Relic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting handmade and hand-painted papier mâché Santo. Figure is wearing a crown of thorns
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1990s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 1
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 8 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

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Paper

Japanese Papier Mâché Lacquered Tray
Located in Malibu, CA
This exceptional papier mâché tray is beautifully constructed. The black and gilt painted scene is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Antique Papier-Mache Horse 1860s-1920s/Mingei Folk Art Wabisabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese papier-mache horse. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). It is a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Paper

Fun Bright Mixed-Media Folk Art Clown Sculpture with Balloon Paper Maché
Located in Topeka, KS
paper maché, paper, plastic, and wire on a plexiglass stand. It is in wonderful vintage condition. There
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1990s American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Set of Four Papier Mâché Geese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique set of four papier mâché geese. Ranging in size from 16" wide and 14" long to slightly
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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Honorable armure - mobile, wood and paper, 100x25 cm.
Located in Nice, FR
Superb mobile by louis Chacallis, french, Ecole de Nice. made by papier maché, it is in his very
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1980s Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Papier Mâché

Massive Pair of Papier Mâché Paint Tubes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized paint tubes made of Papier Mâché. Hand-painted graphics. Great pieces of pop art. 3-D
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Vintage 1980s European Sculptures and Carvings

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Paper

Mid Century Sun Papier Mache Wall Sculpture Sergio Bustamante
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-273a Hand made and painted papier mache sun wall sculpture from the workshop of Mexican artist
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1970s Still-life Sculptures

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Handmade Paper

Antique 1930s Chinese Folk Art Paper Mache Kitten Kitty Cat Flower Vase
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1930’s Chinese papier mache vase painted green with a kitten playing with a ball
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Paint, Paper

Antique English Papier-Mache Teapoy, circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
is made out of papier-mâché in the black lacquer style of Asia with beautiful hand painting on the
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Antique 1880s English Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Vintage Papier-mache Dutch Butchers Cow Trade Sign, C.1950
Located in London, GB
A wonderful papier-mâché butchers trade sign in the form of a cow. Dutch, c.1950. Hand made and
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Signs

Materials

Paper

Large Vintage Mechanical Papier-Mâché Witches Head from Carnival Haunted House
Located in Lafayette, IN
This spectacular papier maché witch head has all the scary facial features one would expect from a
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Steel

Hand Papermaking Embossed Cream Kimono Japanese Fiber art
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning large scale mixed media wall sculpture of a natural toned hand paper making and fabric
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Early 2000s Other Art Style Mixed Media

Materials

Raw Linen, Handmade Paper, Papier Mâché

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Paper Mache Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of paper mache art for your home. An item from our selection of paper mache art — often made from paper, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are 119 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of paper mache art you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of paper mache art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Sergio Bustamante, Alan Fears and Steven and William Ladd each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of paper mache art that is worth considering.

How Much is a Paper Mache Art?

A piece of paper mache art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,265, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.
Questions About Paper Mache Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Paper mache has its roots in China, with the inventors of paper itself. It then became popular in Europe, and it was through the Spaniards that paper mache entered Mexico. In Mexico, cartoneria or paper-mache sculptures are a traditional craft that goes back to the colonial period when the Spanish brought the art overseas. Shop a range of antique and modern paper mache on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In art, rice paper is often used as a surface for drawing. Artists may use it to create sketches with charcoals, graphite, pastels or ink. Shop a collection of rice paper art from some of the world’s top makers and sellers on 1stDibs.