Paul Jacobsen On Sale
2010s North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Paint
2010s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Decorative Art
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Photography
Color
Early 20th Century French Industrial Toys
Metal
1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy
Animal Skin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Ceramic
20th Century Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Wool, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Bauhaus Arms, Armor and Weapons
Leather, Cork
Vintage 1960s German Historical Memorabilia
Steel
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Plaster, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages
Metal
Early 2000s British Models and Miniatures
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
Recent Sales
2010s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
21st Century and Contemporary American Toys and Dolls
Wood
Paul Jacobsen for sale on 1stDibs
Finding the Right models-miniatures for You
There’s a place in every room for antique and vintage models and miniatures to fit in as small pieces of decor with character. Given their diversity of design, they are well suited to fit any style of space. From boats and spaceships to animals and race cars, there is a model for every taste.
Among the earliest known uses of miniatures are models found in Egypt dating back to 3,000 B.C. They were placed in pyramids as part of religious ceremonies. Elsewhere in the ancient world, small-scale architectural models were used in burial rituals. Since then, people have made miniaturized models for a variety of purposes.
Around the turn of the last century, toy companies created sought-after miniatures like trains. In the 1930s, airplane model kits took off in popularity. Later, Pop artists helped turn these kid treasures into a higher art form, such as Andy Warhol’s 1983 Toy Paintings.
Many people now use miniatures to decorate. Miniatures and models can be a playful accent, especially in areas of leisure, like a living room, salon or bedroom. Some collect miniatures to show off a range of favorite passions, while others focus on one type of model to add sophistication to their home.
Models can depict animals, people or places — as they do for an interactive project called Gulliver’s Gate in New York — and can contribute to the curation of a space or express a personality. Connoisseurs can find folk art and historical miniatures from every era. They have been created in classic and modern designs ranging from kitsch collectibles to old-world oddities.
Explore the collection of models and miniatures on 1stDibs today to build your collection and bring whimsical joy to your home.