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Paper Cut Silhouettes

Wall Decoration Art Pair Silhouettes Black Framed Antique Los Angeles Gallery
Located in West Hollywood, CA
dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave. The watercolor and paper cut silhouettes were
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Antique 19th Century European Decorative Art

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Metal

Vintage Pair Framed Cut Paper Cameo Silhouette Portraits, U.S., Early 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage pair cut paper cameo silhouette portraits - the hand cut portraits glued down to a cream
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Decorative Art

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Gold Leaf

American Classical Period Scissor-Cut Silhouette by Auguste Edouart, Dated 1845
By Auguste Edouart
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very good 19th century American Classical Period / Empire Period scissor-cut silhouette by
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Drawings

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Paper, Birdseye Maple

1990s Lady Gardening Silhouette in Black Frame
Located in Cordova, SC
A genuine hand cut silhouette of a woman gardening. There is foxing on the white background of the
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1990s American Other Decorative Art

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Wood, Paper

Wilhelm Hunt Diederich Very Rare Pair of Silhouettes, circa 1925
By Wilhelm Hunt Diederich
Located in Sharon, CT
circular cut mattes- "The Mad Russian" and "Death in the Afternoon". The black paper silhouettes themselves
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Lidded Heart Trinket Box
By Wedgwood
Located in Dallas, TX
, matching the fashion for paper-cut silhouettes. The wares have been made into a great variety of decorative
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Vase with Frog Insert
By Wedgwood
Located in Dallas, TX
type of object, matching the fashion for paper-cut silhouettes. The wares have been made into a great
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Vases

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Ceramic

Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Lidded Vanity Jar
By Wedgwood
Located in Dallas, TX
personalities of the day were a popular type of object, matching the fashion for paper-cut silhouettes. The
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Jars

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Ceramic

Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Centerpiece
By Wedgwood
Located in Dallas, TX
personalities of the day were a popular type of object, matching the fashion for paper-cut silhouettes. The
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Centerpieces

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Ceramic

Lucio Fontana "Concepto Spaziale", 1965, China Ink on Paper
By Lucio Fontana
Located in Madrid, ES
Lucio Fontana. "Concepto spaziale", 1965. China ink on paper. Dimensions: 30 x 20 cm. With
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Drawings

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Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Exhibition Poster Unofficial Art To Perestroika Russia
Located in London, GB
lettering above a cut out style silhouette of a person's headless body in a black and white striped top with
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Vintage 1980s Russian Posters

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Paper

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Botanical Black Print "Amaryllis Aurea"
Located in Scandicci, Florence
. Silhouette images may be created in any visual artistic medium, but were first used to describe pieces of cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallpaper

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Paper

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Botanical Black Print "Tulipe de Jardins"
Located in Scandicci, Florence
. Silhouette images may be created in any visual artistic medium, but were first used to describe pieces of cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallpaper

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Paper

Original Vintage WWII Poster Future Progress Savings Industry Modernism Design
By Eric Fraser
Located in London, GB
shapes cut out like a plane with silhouettes of trees and shapes of a telephone and chair, a red dress on
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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Italian Contemporary Botanical Black Print "Lilium Superbum" Mirror Wood Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
describe pieces of cut paper, which were then stuck to a backing in a contrasting colour, and often framed
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallpaper

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Mirror, Wood, Paper

Italian Contemporary Botanical Black Print "Amaryllis Aurea" Mirror Wood Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
describe pieces of cut paper, which were then stuck to a backing in a contrasting colour, and often framed
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wallpaper

Materials

Paper, Mirror, Wood

Italian Contemporary Black Wooden Side Table with Neoclassical Profile Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
created in any visual artistic medium, but were first used to describe pieces of cut paper, which were
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofa Tables

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Italian Contemporary Black Wooden Side Table with Neoclassical Profile Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
created in any visual artistic medium, but were first used to describe pieces of cut paper, which were
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Paper, Glass

Mrs. Delany and Her Flower Collages Hardcover Book by Ruth Hayden 1992
Located in North Hollywood, CA
mosaics" of flowers, made from hundreds of pieces of cut colored paper, were the crowning achievement of a
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1990s British Victorian Books

Materials

Paper

Coffee Table in Orobico Marble, Folio Square by Daniel Fintzi
Located in 中西區, HK
- cut from a solid block yet thin as paper. Slim 10mm silhouette running along the edge of this dynamic
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2010s Chinese Modern Center Tables

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Marble

Korean Early 20th Century Chest with Double Doors and Traditional Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
function in an exquisite display of traditional craftsmanship. The chest features a streamlined silhouette
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Early 20th Century Asian Cabinets

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Wood

Folio Square Table in Grey Graphite Marble by Daniel Fintzi for Formar
Located in 中西區, HK
- cut from a solid block yet thin as paper. Slim 10mm silhouette running along the edge of this dynamic
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2010s Chinese Modern Center Tables

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Marble

Folio Rectangle Table in Carrara Marble by Daniel Fintzi for Formar
Located in 中西區, HK
- cut from a solid block yet thin as paper. Slim 10mm silhouette running along the edge of this dynamic
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2010s Chinese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Brutus Armchair in Solid Walnut with Leather Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
aspects evident in much Brutalist design, but updated with an organic smoothness. It is more “cut” than it
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Brutus Armchair in Walnut Black Oil with Leather Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
aspects evident in much Brutalist design, but updated with an organic smoothness. It is more “cut” than it
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brutus Armchair in Solid Wood with Cane Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
aspects evident in much Brutalist design, but updated with an organic smoothness. It is more “cut” than it
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Brutus Armless Chair in Solid Wood with Cane Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
aspects evident in much Brutalist design, but updated with an organic smoothness. It is more “cut” than it
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Cane, Wood

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By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Antique silhouette of children, reverse painted on glass
Located in Harkstead, GB
A charming silhouette of a group of children ambling along. So much character is expressed through the minimal monochrome depiction. English or American School, 19th Century A silho...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Gouache, Glass

French Antique Bronze and Marble Wall Console Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Antique Bronze and Marble Wall Console Louis XVI Style 19th Century   A delightful bronze and marble wall console featuring a pink variegated demilune top.   The marble sits o...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage French Industrial Architect's Drafting Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Industrial style mechanical architect's drafting table with original green lacquered metal base and large solid elmwood top. The platform is fully modular: using the wood pe...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

Antique French Oak Wall-Mounted Console Art Deco circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Art Déco wall console made circa 1940. It was made from an original oak dining table which has been transformed into a console to make a simple and original piece of furniture...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Oak

19th Century English Oak Umbrella Stand
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak umbrella or cane stand from England. The back has lovely serpentine and scalloped details, which give it a lovely shape and will lend itself to a beautiful silhouet...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

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Oak

19th Century English Oak Umbrella Stand
19th Century English Oak Umbrella Stand
H 30.5 in W 30.13 in D 10.75 in
McDermott & McGough Superhero #4 Limited Edition Print
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
Print Print made with archival pigments on fine art rag paper Measures: 24.00 x 20.00 in 61.0 x 50.8 cm Edition of 50 This work is signed and numbered by the artist. This p...
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2010s American Prints

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Paper

Portrait of a Gentleman or Architect
Located in Milford, NH
A finely detailed portrait of a gentleman or architect with building plans or maps in his hand. Oil on canvas, inscribed on verso stretcher "G. Hedley Artist 1852 April," (possibly ...
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1850s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique French Oak Wall-Mounted Console Art Deco circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Art Déco wall console made circa 1940. It was made from an original oak dining table which has been transformed into a console to make a simple and original piece of furniture...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Console Tables

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Oak

Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer" Description: This print presents a serene image of a woman, labeled as a bourgeoise, engaged in an act of devotion. Her a...
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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

Japanese Meiji Period Kanto Style Kiri Wood Kitchen Cabinet with Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period kiri wood two-part kitchen cabinet in the Kanto style with sliding doors, parchment paper and drawers. Created in Japan during the Meiji era, this Kanto style...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets

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Wood, Parchment Paper

A Gaiety Girl by Dudley Hardy - Vintage Art Nouveau Lithograph Poster
By Dudley Hardy
Located in East Quogue, NY
Limited edition vintage lithographic reproduction poster of "A Gaiety Girl" by Dudley Hardy, featuring a dancing female silhouette in white on a scarlet ground, published in 1968 by ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Posters

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Paper

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and I would date it from the 1840-1860 period. It appears as a regular pedestal desk ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
Large Oval Mirror And Its Bronze Console To Hang - Double Tint - Period Art Deco
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Antique and large hanging mirror with a lovely little gilt bronze console in its centre. The frame is decorated with a beautiful frieze representing laurel palms and the shelf of the...
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20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Bronze

Original Antique Cologne Carnival Festival Poster - Alaaf - Carnevalsfeste Koln
By Hans Rudi Erdt
Located in London, GB
Original antique advertising poster promoting the Carnevalsfeste des Clubs der Rheinlander Koln - the annual Cologne carnival festival in February over the Faschingsdienstag (Shrove ...
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Vintage 1910s German Posters

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Paper

19th-C. French Carved Wood Tole Candlesticks W/ Silhouettes & Mustard Paint -2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique pair of French hand painted Victorian style candlesticks with original paint. They are unmarked and very chippy patina.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Candlesticks

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Poplar

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4 Mid-19th Century Miniature Silhouettes of Probably a Mother with Daughters
Located in Raalte, NL
Set of 4 antique miniature silhouettes made of cut out black paper that is inscribed with pencil
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Paper

1980s Herve Van Der Straeten Gold-Plated Brass Brooch
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Winnetka, IL
Straeten (b.1965). A very sculptural piece reminiscent of Matisse's paper cut-outs (see European Designer
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Brass

Five Poems by Toni Morrison, Illustrated by Kara Walker
By Toni Morrison, Kara Walker
Located in New York, NY
-paper silhouettes that examine America's racial and gender tensions. A superb piece of contemporary
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Early 2000s American Books

19th Century Paper Cut Silhouette of Gentleman in Front of a Table
Located in New York, NY
Silhouette of a military gentleman with sword in front of a table with candle and tea cup.
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Shadow Boxes

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Wood, Paper, Glass

A Group of 3 Cut Paper Silhouettes
Located in Katonah, NY
Three exceptional silhouettes present cheerful little pictures of life and manners with humor and
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Antique 19th Century British Drawings

A Group of 3 Cut Paper Silhouettes
A Group of 3 Cut Paper Silhouettes
H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 1 in
A Cut silhouette of a Young Girl
Located in Katonah, NY
A cut silhouette of a young girl with a riding crop. She wears a period dress. Her hair and clothes
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Drawings

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Paper

A Cut silhouette of a Young Girl
A Cut silhouette of a Young Girl
H 11.75 in W 10.25 in D 1 in
Unusual Double Silhouette, circa 1860
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual full length black cut paper double silhouette of a gentleman, archivally framed with linen
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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

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Linen, Wood

Antique Asprey London Ormolu Casket with Jasperware Plaques 19th Century
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
the fashion for paper-cut silhouettes. The wares have been made into a great variety of decorative
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Ormolu

Erte Artist's Proof
By Erté
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Custom frame and Silhouette cut-out inhance the central "deco" figure. A small limited edition #50
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20th Century French Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Erte Artist's Proof
Erte Artist's Proof
H 21.25 in W 25 in D 1 in
Hollywood Regency Style Kelly Wearstler Parchment and Brass "Dillon Desk"
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Stamford, CT
silhouettes and hand-wrought, signature detailing, the Dillon desk is composed of ivory parchment with a brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Black Lacquered Papier Maché Teapoy c.1880
Located in London, GB
comprises a pair of cylindrical lidded zinc lined compartments for tea and a cut glass mixing bowl. The
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Antique 19th Century English Tables

44 Stars In Zigzagging Lineal Rows
Located in York County, PA
example, pieces of waxed fabric or paper in the shape of stars had to be cut out and carefully placed on
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

37 Stars In A "Dancing" or "Tumbling" Formation Of Lineal Rows
Located in York County, PA
achieve white stars, for example, pieces of waxed fabric or paper in the shape of stars had to be cut out
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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

19th Century Irish Cut-Paper Silhouette Profile of a Woman
Located in New York, NY
This framed mid-19th century Scherenschnitte style Silhouette portrait is enhanced by hand-sketched
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Antique 1840s Irish Early Victorian Decorative Art

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Wood, Paper

Pair of Cut Silhouettes of English Gentlemen
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of cut Silhouette portraits of two English gentlemen seemingly in conversation. One wears a
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Drawings

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Paper

Two Petite Framed Silhouettes, Antique German Biedermeier
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous set of two picture frames with hand cut Silhouettes. With minor signs of wear as
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Antique 1850s German Biedermeier Picture Frames

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Glass, Paper

Wall Decoration Art Silhouette Framed Black & White Antique Los Angeles Gallery
Located in West Hollywood, CA
La Cienega Melrose Ave. The watercolor and paper silhouettes were largely painted by aristocratic
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Antique 19th Century European Decorative Art

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Metal

Irving Harper Untitled Paper Relief Wall Sculpture
By Irving Harper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully constructed paper relief sculpture hand-built by important American industrial designer
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20th Century American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Paper

The Beatles 'Help!' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Yugoslavian, 1966
Located in Devon, GB
lettering and paper-cut silhouettes of the Fab Four and their instruments in deep red and blue and inks. In
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Vintage 1960s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Original Cut Paper Silhouettes by Ugo Mochi
Located in North Egremont, MA
Pair of original hand-cut silhouettes by the great silhouette artist Ugo Mochi (1889-1977
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Art

A 19th century cut-paper silhouette by Auguste Edouard
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century cut paper conversation group silhouette by Auguste Edouard in a giltwood
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Art

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Paper

A 19th century cut-paper silhouette by Auguste Edouart
By Auguste Edouart
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century American cut-paper silhouette of J.H. Silsby signed and dated Saratoga Springs
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Antique 1840s North American American Classical Decorative Art

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Paper

Pair of Silhouettes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of silhouettes cut from black paper, laid on white, and filled in with white chalk
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Drawings

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Paper

Pair of  Silhouettes
Pair of  Silhouettes
H 27 in W 20 in
Pair of Silhouettes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of provincial silhouettes cut from black paper, laid on white, and colored with chalk, and in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

Pair of Silhouettes
Pair of Silhouettes
H 28.75 in W 20.75 in
Early 19th Century Miniature Silhouette of a Gentleman
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique miniature silhouette with an image of an elderly gentleman it is made of a cut black paper
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Antique Early 19th Century European Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Late 18th Century Marriage Silhouette Art of a Couple with Drawings Around
Located in Raalte, NL
Late 18th century silhouette piece of art made of cut black paper stuck on a white (yellowed by age
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Antique Late 18th Century European Decorative Art

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Glass, Mahogany, Paper

Cutwork Paper Picture of Birds, Shadowbox Frame, circa 1890, England
Located in Philadelphia, PA
folk art of the 19th century, with examples such as silhouettes, scherenschnitte and a variety of cut
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Antique 1890s English Folk Art Paintings

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Paper, Wood

"Freedom: a Fable, "Pop-Up Book by Kara Walker
By Kara Walker
Located in New York, NY
. Walker's characteristic 'Negro' silhouettes are featured here in exquisite 'pop-up' cut-outs that
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1990s American Books

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Leather, Paper

Charming Regency Period English Silhouette of a Boy, circa 1825
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
traditional method of creating Silhouette portrait is to cut them from lightweight black cardboard, and mount
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Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Art

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Giltwood, Paper

Studio Glass Double Overlay Paperweight with Silhouette Canes by John Deacons
By John Deacons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of bright yellow over white with cut round and oval facets. Closepack millefiori design with
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2010s Scottish Paperweights

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Art Glass, Glass

Five Poems by Toni Morrison, Illustrated by Kara Walker
By Toni Morrison, Kara Walker
Located in New York, NY
-paper silhouettes that examine America's racial and gender tensions. A superb piece of contemporary
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Early 2000s American Books

Materials

Paper

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Paper Cut Silhouettes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of paper cut silhouettes for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all paper cut silhouettes available were constructed with great care. We have 12 antique and vintage paper cut silhouettes in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Paper cut silhouettes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of paper cut silhouettes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, neoclassical and Art Deco paper cut silhouettes are of considerable interest. BassamFellows, Auguste Edouart and Eric Fraser each produced beautiful paper cut silhouettes that are worth considering.

How Much are Paper Cut Silhouettes?

Prices for paper cut silhouettes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, paper cut silhouettes begin at $95 and can go as high as $21,894, while the average can fetch as much as $1,665.