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Whimsical Tradition: 'Cap Gros' Papier-Mâché Netól Character, c. 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Type: Papier-Mâché Netól Character Style: Popular Art, Traditional Origin: Handmade in Spain, c. 1970 Original Condition Whimsical Charm Handcrafted Tradition Behold ...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Busts

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Paper

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust
Located in London, GB
Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust A rare and very unusual example dated from mid to late 19th Century, hand crafted papier Mache. In the form of a Fr...
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1840s French Early Victorian Antique Paper Busts

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Paper

Framed Anunciation Image, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century traditional Spanish 'papier-mâché' framed Anunciation image. . Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pr...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paper Busts

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Paper

Original Hand Made Art Mask Jean-Paul Belmondo
Located in Oakland, CA
Original Hand Made Art Mask, a lifelike image of French actor Jean-Paul Belmondo. This mask is very dimensional with great artistic details and a natural...
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1990s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Paper Busts

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Paint, Paper

Original Hand Made Art Mask Marcello Mastroianni
Located in Oakland, CA
Original Hand Made Art Mask, a lifelike image of Itallion actor Marcello Mastroianni. This mask is very dimensional with great artistic details an...
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1990s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Paper Busts

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Paint, Paper

Outsider Art Fluorescent Papier-Mâché Bust Sculpture by Stephen Slomko
By Stephen Slomko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare, one-of-a-kind bust by self-taught American outsider artist, Stephen Slomko (1929-2013). Slomko lived and worked in Farmingdale, New Jersey and up...
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1990s American Folk Art Paper Busts

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Paint, Polystyrene, Paper

Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris
Located in London, GB
Antique 1930s judge theatre papier mâché head from Paris This lot is a rare original 1930s papier mâché French theatre heads. This item was obtain...
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1930s French Folk Art Vintage Paper Busts

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Paper

Vintage Papier Mache Clown Sculpture by Spainish Artist Enrique Navas
Located in Miami, FL
Generously sized and brightly-painted vintage papier mâché Carnival or ‘caricature’ clown. Signed Navas. We were told that this talented artis...
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20th Century Paper Busts

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Other

1950s Spanish Bearded Man Hand Painted Papier-mâché Festival Mask
Located in Marbella, ES
Popular 1950s Spanish bearded man hand painted papier-mâché mask worn during village festivals.   
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Paper Busts

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Paper

1950s Spanish Hand Painted Cock Head Papier-Mâché Festival Mask
Located in Marbella, ES
Popular 1950s Spanish hand painted papier-mâché cock head mask worn during village festivals.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Paper Busts

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Paper

1950s Spanish Elephant Head Hand Painted Papier-mâché Festival Mask
Located in Marbella, ES
Popular 1950s Spanish elephant head hand painted papier-mâché mask worn during village festivals.   
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Paper Busts

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Paper

Very Decorative Mannequin or Tailor's Dummy Made of Checkered Thick Cardboard
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This highly stylized, nearly graphic, tailor's aid is fully customizable. The different parts, that are made of thick cardboard, can be adjusted by means of split pins. The clean li...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Paper Busts

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Paper

Italian Half-Length Man from the 60s
Located in bari, IT
Papier maché sculpture of a bust depicting a man in a suit and tie, 1960s manufacture, Viareggio, Tuscany, signed Lopez.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Busts

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Paper

Hand Painted Styrofoam and Papier-Mâché Head or Hat Display
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hand painted head of a woman with short hair. Created from Styrofoam, papier-mâché and rope, this lovely woman is hand painted with short brown hair, blue-green eyes, a blue-collar, ...
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20th Century American Bohemian Paper Busts

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Paint, Paper

''Menina'' by Equipo Crónica in 1968
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted on papier-mâché. Fifty original versions. Edited by Galería Val i 30 Valencia. Signed: “Equipo Crónica 68”.
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1960s Spanish Vintage Paper Busts

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Parchment Paper, Paint

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Located in London, GB
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Located in Douglas Manor, NY
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Located in bari, IT
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