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Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks

$500 / set

H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 6 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

$500 / set

H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 6 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

$600 / set

H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 5 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Oskar Raoul Papier Mache Chaplin Little Tramp Sculpture Signed by Artist 1970
Oskar Raoul Papier Mache Chaplin Little Tramp Sculpture Signed by Artist 1970

Oskar Raoul Papier Mache Chaplin Little Tramp Sculpture Signed by Artist 1970

Located in Monrovia, CA

Charlie Chaplin, The Little Tramp. OSKAR RAOUL Is A Well Known Mexican Papier Mache Clown Artist. This

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Antique Mexican Judas Figure in Papier-Mâché
Antique Mexican Judas Figure in Papier-Mâché

Antique Mexican Judas Figure in Papier-Mâché

$480

H 18.12 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in

Antique Mexican Judas Figure in Papier-Mâché

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Expressive traditional Mexican Judas figure crafted in papier-mâché and hand-painted in vibrant

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Antique Mexican Judas Figure in Papier-Mâché
Antique Mexican Judas Figure in Papier-Mâché

Antique Mexican Judas Figure in Papier-Mâché

$480

H 18.12 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in

Antique Mexican Judas Figure in Papier-Mâché

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Expressive traditional Mexican Judas figure crafted in papier-mâché and hand-painted in vibrant

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Mushroom Sculpture
Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Mushroom Sculpture

Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Mushroom Sculpture

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Stamford, CT

Papier mâché small mushroom by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Paper

Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Owl Sculpture
Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Owl Sculpture

Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Owl Sculpture

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Stamford, CT

Papier mâché small owl by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Vintage Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Parrot Sculpture, Mexican Modernism
Vintage Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Parrot Sculpture, Mexican Modernism

Vintage Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Parrot Sculpture, Mexican Modernism

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional vintage papier mâché sculpture is the work of renowned Mexican artist Sergio

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Paper

2009 Yvan Muñoz Life Size Doberman Dog Papier Mâché Mexico City
2009 Yvan Muñoz Life Size Doberman Dog Papier Mâché Mexico City

2009 Yvan Muñoz Life Size Doberman Dog Papier Mâché Mexico City

By Yvan Munoz, Sergio Bustamante

Located in Chula Vista, CA

size in Papier Mâché Mexico City, 2009. Fierce protector. Exquisite Art. Beautiful Show Quality. Real

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Large Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Angel Candelabra
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Large Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Angel Candelabra

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Large Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Angel Candelabra

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in St. Louis, MO

Impressive 1960s large Mexican folk art hand painted papier-mâché angel with 5 arm candelabra. Hand

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Pair Handmade Painted Acrobatic Papier Mache Clowns Mexico Attr Jeanne Valentine
Pair Handmade Painted Acrobatic Papier Mache Clowns Mexico Attr Jeanne Valentine

Pair Handmade Painted Acrobatic Papier Mache Clowns Mexico Attr Jeanne Valentine

By Jeanne Valentine

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous handmade & hand painted vintage acrobatic Papier Mache clowns from Mexico attributed to

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paste, Paint, Paper

Vintage Mexican full size papier mache 1980s armchair chair, folk art postmodern
Vintage Mexican full size papier mache 1980s armchair chair, folk art postmodern

Vintage Mexican full size papier mache 1980s armchair chair, folk art postmodern

Located in Hastings, GB

A unique, full size paper mache 1980s armchair, signed G.Dell, Mexico. Charmingly naive paintwork

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Polychrome Papier-mâché Madonna and Child

Polychrome Papier-mâché Madonna and Child

$1,200

H 35 in W 18 in D 8.5 in

Polychrome Papier-mâché Madonna and Child

Located in Queens, NY

Polychrome and gilt papier-mâché Religious Madonna and child depicting the Nuestra Señora de la

Category

Antique 17th Century Mexican Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Sermel Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Sun Faces
Pair of Sermel Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Sun Faces

Pair of Sermel Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Sun Faces

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Hastings, GB

characterized by its dreamlike, expressive quality, these wall hangings are lacquered papier-mâché, common in

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Espíritu – Luis Barragán and Mathias Goeritz inspired papier-maché sculpture
Espíritu – Luis Barragán and Mathias Goeritz inspired papier-maché sculpture

Espíritu – Luis Barragán and Mathias Goeritz inspired papier-maché sculpture

By Aldo Álvarez Tostado

Located in Guadalajara, MX

Pedregal would've only been possible due to the openness of Mexican culture, in terms of architecture, back

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Monumental Sergio Bustamante 'Sol Eclipse' Papier Mâché Wall Sculpture, 1997
Monumental Sergio Bustamante 'Sol Eclipse' Papier Mâché Wall Sculpture, 1997

Monumental Sergio Bustamante 'Sol Eclipse' Papier Mâché Wall Sculpture, 1997

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Monumental wall-mounted sculpture executed in painted papier-mâché by Mexican artist Sergio

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1990s Mexican Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Sergio Bustamante Early Lion Papier-mâché Sculpture Hand-painted, 1975
Sergio Bustamante Early Lion Papier-mâché Sculpture Hand-painted, 1975

Sergio Bustamante Early Lion Papier-mâché Sculpture Hand-painted, 1975

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sergio Bustamante (20th century, Mexican) life sized paper mache lion from the early years of his

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Signed Rare Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Sculpture of a Boy with Cat
Signed Rare Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Sculpture of a Boy with Cat

Signed Rare Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Sculpture of a Boy with Cat

$24,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 59 in W 30 in D 24 in

Signed Rare Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Sculpture of a Boy with Cat

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very rare life-sized papier mâché sculpture of boy with cat by Mexican artist, Sergio Bustamante

Category

20th Century Mexican Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Vintage Jeanne Valentine Style Papier Mache Hanging Acrobat Clown Sculpture
Vintage Jeanne Valentine Style Papier Mache Hanging Acrobat Clown Sculpture

Vintage Jeanne Valentine Style Papier Mache Hanging Acrobat Clown Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage 1970s Papier Mache Mexico Hanging Acrobat Clown Sculpture after Jeanne Valentine. Circa Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

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Pair of Mexican Papier Mâché Dolls in a Shadowbox
Pair of Mexican Papier Mâché Dolls in a Shadowbox

Pair of Mexican Papier Mâché Dolls in a Shadowbox

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 20.25 in D 4 in

Pair of Mexican Papier Mâché Dolls in a Shadowbox

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Mexican papier mâché dolls mounted on velvet huipil in a shadowbox.

Category

20th Century Mexican Sculptures

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

Sergio Bustamente Papier Mache Monkey
Sergio Bustamente Papier Mache Monkey

Sergio Bustamente Papier Mache Monkey

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 27.5 in D 13.5 in

Sergio Bustamente Papier Mache Monkey

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large and expressive Sergio Bustamente monkey. Made of papier mache. Signed "Sergio Bustamante 45

Category

20th Century Mexican Sculptures

Mexican Paper Mache, Vintage Judas Sculpture , Folk Art
Mexican Paper Mache, Vintage Judas Sculpture , Folk Art

Mexican Paper Mache, Vintage Judas Sculpture , Folk Art

Located in Mexico City, D.F.

Mexican Paper Mache, vintage Judas Sculpture. This sculpture was in a Studio of the mexican painter

Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Cardboard, Papier Mâché, Paper

Mexican Papier-Mâché Jaguar Mask
Mexican Papier-Mâché Jaguar Mask

Mexican Papier-Mâché Jaguar Mask

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H 11.42 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in

Mexican Papier-Mâché Jaguar Mask

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique Mexican papier-mâché Jaguar mask 100% handmade and paited with

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks

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H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 15 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

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H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 10 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

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H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 5 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Papier Mâché Devil from Mexico
Papier Mâché Devil from Mexico

Papier Mâché Devil from Mexico

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H 30 in W 9.5 in D 9 in

Papier Mâché Devil from Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Beautifully created papier mâché devil martian by folk artist MAS from central Mexico. Hand painted

Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Plaster

Jeanne Valentine Mexican Midcentury Papier-Mâché Cat
Jeanne Valentine Mexican Midcentury Papier-Mâché Cat

Jeanne Valentine Mexican Midcentury Papier-Mâché Cat

By Jeanne Valentine

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern large papier-mâché cat made by Mexican artist Jeanne Valentine. The piece is

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Spider Papier-Mâché Alebrije, Mexico
Mid-Century Spider Papier-Mâché Alebrije, Mexico

Mid-Century Spider Papier-Mâché Alebrije, Mexico

By Pedro Linares

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-Century Spider Papier-Mâché Alebrije, Mexico This haunting chimera

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Bohemian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wire

DE SELA Mexican Folk Art Papier Mache Heads
DE SELA Mexican Folk Art Papier Mache Heads

DE SELA Mexican Folk Art Papier Mache Heads

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two heads are better than one! Adorable pair of Mexican folk art papier mache heads by De Sela

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1960s Mexican Decorative Objects

Large hanging papier mache parrot sculpture by Sergio Bustamante, Mexico 1970s
Large hanging papier mache parrot sculpture by Sergio Bustamante, Mexico 1970s

Large hanging papier mache parrot sculpture by Sergio Bustamante, Mexico 1970s

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Hastings, GB

Large hanging parrot by Sergio Bustamante, Mexico 1970s; signed and numbered 29/100. The vividly

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Papier Mâché Hippopotamus by Sergio Bustamante
Large Papier Mâché Hippopotamus by Sergio Bustamante

Large Papier Mâché Hippopotamus by Sergio Bustamante

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A very fun and decorative papier mâché hippopotamus by Sergio Bustamante, complete with custom

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché

Papier-Mâché Mask by Ivan Muñoz
Papier-Mâché Mask by Ivan Muñoz

Papier-Mâché Mask by Ivan Muñoz

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H 13 in W 13 in D 3.94 in

Papier-Mâché Mask by Ivan Muñoz

By Yvan Munoz

Located in Mexico City, MX

Papier-mâché mask by Ivan Muñoz.  

Category

2010s Mexican Masks

Materials

Paper

PAPIER MACHE MONKEYS BY SERGIO BUSTAMANTE
PAPIER MACHE MONKEYS BY SERGIO BUSTAMANTE

PAPIER MACHE MONKEYS BY SERGIO BUSTAMANTE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PAPIER MACHE MONKEY BY MEXICAN ARTIST SERGIO BUSTAMANTE. SIGNED ON RIGHT HAND " SERGIO

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Animal Sculptures

Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Bird on Swing
Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Bird on Swing

Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Bird on Swing

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Stamford, CT

Colorful papier mâché bird on a brass swing by Sergio Bustamante. Signed and marked 19/100.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Animal Sculptures

Papier Mâché Lion by Ser-Mel
Papier Mâché Lion by Ser-Mel

Papier Mâché Lion by Ser-Mel

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H 6.3 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in

Papier Mâché Lion by Ser-Mel

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

The workshop was founded in 1963 by Sergio Bustamante and Melquiades Preciado, the name Ser-Mel is a combination of the first three letters of their names.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Paper

Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Parrot Sculpture
Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Parrot Sculpture

Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché Parrot Sculpture

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Highland, IN

This terrific, oversize sculpture of a parrot by Sergio Bustamante is a joyful piece with it's vivid colors and playful scale.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

1960s Sergio Bustamante Life-Size Papier-Mâché Giraffe Wall Art Sculpture
1960s Sergio Bustamante Life-Size Papier-Mâché Giraffe Wall Art Sculpture

1960s Sergio Bustamante Life-Size Papier-Mâché Giraffe Wall Art Sculpture

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Incredible life size piece of art. Artist Proof and signed. All paper mache construction and hand painted. Only one in the world like this piece. Excellent condition with no dama...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Vintage Pair of Papier Maché Clown Sculptures by Jeanne Valentine, circa 1960
Vintage Pair of Papier Maché Clown Sculptures by Jeanne Valentine, circa 1960

Vintage Pair of Papier Maché Clown Sculptures by Jeanne Valentine, circa 1960

By Jeanne Valentine

Located in Topeka, KS

work is considered top of the line for papier mâché and papier mâché Mexico folk art. Her pieces are

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Paper

c.1830 Jennens & Bettridge M.O.P. Papier Mache Tray on Stand
c.1830 Jennens & Bettridge M.O.P. Papier Mache Tray on Stand

c.1830 Jennens & Bettridge M.O.P. Papier Mache Tray on Stand

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Kashmir and Rajasthan benefit to this day. In Mexico, remarkable papier mache sculptures and artifacts are

Category

20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

1960's paper mache cat signed Sermel firm founded by Bustamante
1960's paper mache cat signed Sermel firm founded by Bustamante

1960's paper mache cat signed Sermel firm founded by Bustamante

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A great looking cat in paper mache signed Sermel Tonala Jal (Jalisco) Mexico. This frim was co

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Mid-20th Century Tropical Toucan  by Sergio Bustamante
Mid-20th Century Tropical Toucan  by Sergio Bustamante

Mid-20th Century Tropical Toucan by Sergio Bustamante

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

. Tropical coastal Sergio Bustamante (Mexican, b. 1942) , "Toucan", polychrome papier-mâché and mixed media

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 1
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 1

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 1

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H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Owl Sculpture
Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Owl Sculpture

Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Owl Sculpture

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Stamford, CT

Papier mâché owl by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint loss

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Gemma Taccogna Papier Mache Folk Art Bust
Gemma Taccogna Papier Mache Folk Art Bust

Gemma Taccogna Papier Mache Folk Art Bust

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

. On request more photos or video. The Italian papier mache artist Gemma Taccogna had quite an impact

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Paper

Whimsical C.1960 Gemma Taccogna Papier Mache Folk Art Head
Whimsical C.1960 Gemma Taccogna Papier Mache Folk Art Head

Whimsical C.1960 Gemma Taccogna Papier Mache Folk Art Head

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Italian papier mache artist Gemma Taccogna had quite an impact on the fashion world of 1950's

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1960s Mexican Decorative Objects

1970s Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché and Silver Snail
1970s Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché and Silver Snail

1970s Sergio Bustamante Papier Mâché and Silver Snail

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Stamford, CT

1970s Papier Mâché snail by Sergio Bustamante. Silver plated shell. Signed Sergio Bustamante 31/100

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Giant Sergio Bustamante Wall Sculpture 5/100 in papier-mache
Giant Sergio Bustamante Wall Sculpture 5/100 in papier-mache

Giant Sergio Bustamante Wall Sculpture 5/100 in papier-mache

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in San Diego, CA

A wonderfully scaled Sergio Bustamante wall sculpture. Sergio Bustamante (Mexican, b. 1942

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Manuel Felguerez Mid-Century Modern Metal and Papier Mâché Sculpture
Manuel Felguerez Mid-Century Modern Metal and Papier Mâché Sculpture

Manuel Felguerez Mid-Century Modern Metal and Papier Mâché Sculpture

By Manuel Felguérez

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Whimsical metal and papier mâché sculpture of a boy on a tricycle by Mexican artist Manuel

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Sergio Bustamante Oversized Papier Mâché Cockatoo on Hanging Brass Perch
Sergio Bustamante Oversized Papier Mâché Cockatoo on Hanging Brass Perch

Sergio Bustamante Oversized Papier Mâché Cockatoo on Hanging Brass Perch

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in North Miami, FL

paintings and papier mâché figures at the Galeria Misracha in Mexico City in 1966. In 1975, Bustamante was

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Sergio Bustamante Papier-mâché Sculpture of Owl Sitting Atop Eyeball
Sergio Bustamante Papier-mâché Sculpture of Owl Sitting Atop Eyeball

Sergio Bustamante Papier-mâché Sculpture of Owl Sitting Atop Eyeball

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Sergio Bustamante Papier-mâché sculpture of owl sitting atop eyeball.

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Sculpture of Snail Sitting Atop Eyeball
Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Sculpture of Snail Sitting Atop Eyeball

Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Sculpture of Snail Sitting Atop Eyeball

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Sergio Bustamante papier mache sculpture of snail sitting atop eyeball.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Original Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Signed Sculpture "Pato" Duck Planter
Original Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Signed Sculpture "Pato" Duck Planter

Original Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Signed Sculpture "Pato" Duck Planter

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Miami, FL

an original Sergio Bustamante (Mexican, born 1949) papier mache sculpture titled "Pato" duck hanging

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Papier Mâché  Folk Art Oversized Cockatoo Sculpture  on a Stand, circa 1970s
Papier Mâché  Folk Art Oversized Cockatoo Sculpture  on a Stand, circa 1970s

Papier Mâché Folk Art Oversized Cockatoo Sculpture on a Stand, circa 1970s

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

8-287 papier mâché oversized cockatoo sculpture set on a custom wood perch from the workshop of

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Paper

Editioned Hanging Parrot Sculpture Sergio Bustamante
Editioned Hanging Parrot Sculpture Sergio Bustamante

Editioned Hanging Parrot Sculpture Sergio Bustamante

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful parrot sculptor on a hanger by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970s. Constructed

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché

Hand-Painted Mexican Papier-Mache Bowl

Hand-Painted Mexican Papier-Mache Bowl

Located in San Diego, CA

Great Hand-Painted Mexican Papier-Mache Bowl. One of a kind. Great Scale

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Serving Bowls

Mexican Papier Mâché Bull Figurine
Mexican Papier Mâché Bull Figurine

Mexican Papier Mâché Bull Figurine

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H 3 in W 8 in L 3 in

Mexican Papier Mâché Bull Figurine

Located in Cookeville, TN

Featured is a Mexican bull figurine. This figurine has been painted a vibrant orange color with a

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Mexican Papier Mache, Vintage Skeleton Sculpture , Folk Art
Mexican Papier Mache, Vintage Skeleton Sculpture , Folk Art

Mexican Papier Mache, Vintage Skeleton Sculpture , Folk Art

Located in Mexico City, D.F.

Papier mache skeleton , in good condition, from one Studio of the Mexican Painter Jorge Gonzalez

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Mexican Polychrome Toy Horse
Mexican Polychrome Toy Horse

Mexican Polychrome Toy Horse

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H 21 in W 20.5 in D 10 in

Mexican Polychrome Toy Horse

Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO

Beautiful Mexican Papier Mache toy horse on pine base with wheels. Such examples of Mexican toys

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Toys

Materials

Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Parrot
Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Parrot

Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Parrot

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H 52 in W 21 in D 21 in

Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Parrot

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderful and vibrant parrot hand crafted by Bustamante. It is signed and numbered.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer, Papier Mâché

Life-Size Bustamante Papier Mache Peacock
Life-Size Bustamante Papier Mache Peacock

Life-Size Bustamante Papier Mache Peacock

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This wonderful hand-painted, papier mache peacock hangs at over 5 feet in length from a brass perch.

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Vintage 1970s Mexican More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Pop Art Papier Mache Bust, 1960s
Pop Art Papier Mache Bust, 1960s

Pop Art Papier Mache Bust, 1960s

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H 16 in W 10 in D 8.5 in

Pop Art Papier Mache Bust, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Papier mache bust of a 1960s dandy, painted in naturalistic colors with a gold-leafed cravat

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Busts

Materials

Gold Leaf

Huge Papier Mache Cat
Huge Papier Mache Cat

Huge Papier Mache Cat

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H 40 in W 14 in D 11 in

Huge Papier Mache Cat

Located in New York, NY

Huge papier mache sculpture of a cat with a bow. Creamy buffy distressed paint with a "spot

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Sculptures

Vintage Mexican Paper Mache Calaca (skull) Mask - Circa 1950.
Vintage Mexican Paper Mache Calaca (skull) Mask - Circa 1950.

Vintage Mexican Paper Mache Calaca (skull) Mask - Circa 1950.

Located in San Francisco, CA

rare mid century Mexican calaca (skull / death) mask with glass eyes and wire rim glasses. Mold

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Tribal Art

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Two Paper Mache Mexican Folk Art Prostitution Dolls
Two Paper Mache Mexican Folk Art Prostitution Dolls

Two Paper Mache Mexican Folk Art Prostitution Dolls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offering two paper mache Mexican folk art prostitution dolls. These are collected by people who

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper

Sermel Tonala Papier Mache Flamingo
Sermel Tonala Papier Mache Flamingo

Sermel Tonala Papier Mache Flamingo

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H 49 in W 24 in D 13 in

Sermel Tonala Papier Mache Flamingo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sermel Tonala papier mache flamingo, signed "Sermel Tonala jal Mexico". Dimensions: 46"H x 24"W x

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20th Century Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Pair of Papier-mache Santos
Pair of Papier-mache Santos

Pair of Papier-mache Santos

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H 8 in W 4 in D 7.25 in

Pair of Papier-mache Santos

Located in New Orleans, LA

Nicely detailed faces with glass eyes.
Can be sold separately.

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Religious Items

Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Zebra Head
Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Zebra Head

Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Zebra Head

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Life size! Really fun.

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Vintage 1970s Mexican More Furniture and Collectibles

Large Papier Mache Parrot by Sergio Bustamante, 1978
Large Papier Mache Parrot by Sergio Bustamante, 1978

Large Papier Mache Parrot by Sergio Bustamante, 1978

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in London, GB

Large papier mache parrot on a brass hanging stand by the Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante. Signed

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Late 20th Century Mexican Contemporary Art

Sergio Bustamante Style  "Zebra" Papier Mache Floor Sculpture
Sergio Bustamante Style  "Zebra" Papier Mache Floor Sculpture

Sergio Bustamante Style "Zebra" Papier Mache Floor Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Another wacky Bustamante like sculpture. Signed "The Magoo Zoo-Mexico"

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20th Century Mexican Sculptures

Sergio Bustamante: Large Colorful Papier-Mache Sculpture of Three Quails
Sergio Bustamante: Large Colorful Papier-Mache Sculpture of Three Quails

Sergio Bustamante: Large Colorful Papier-Mache Sculpture of Three Quails

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in London, GB

vivacity and colour to the environment where it is placed. Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and

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Vintage 1970s Mexican International Style Decorative Objects

1940s Life Size Papier Maché Peacock Sculpture by Carlos Del Conde
1940s Life Size Papier Maché Peacock Sculpture by Carlos Del Conde

1940s Life Size Papier Maché Peacock Sculpture by Carlos Del Conde

By Carlos Del Conde

Located in London, England

Beautiful life size papier maché sculpture of a peacock, perched on a brass frame, by Mexican

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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Unique room divider/screen
Unique room divider/screen

Unique room divider/screen

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H 86 in W 66 in

Unique room divider/screen

Located in Treasure Island, CA

in Mexico City in the mid-1960's for a considerable amount of $$$.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

Large whimsical Sculpture - HIPPO, by Sergio Bustamante, 20th c.
Large whimsical Sculpture - HIPPO, by Sergio Bustamante, 20th c.

Large whimsical Sculpture - HIPPO, by Sergio Bustamante, 20th c.

Located in Queenstown, MD

Large whimsical Sculpture - HIPPO, by Sergio Bustamante. 20th c., on white plinth.

Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

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Located in Mexico City, CDMX

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Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th

Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th

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Located in Stamford, CT

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Mexican Papier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Mexican papier available at 1stDibs. A Mexican papier — often made from paper, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are 24 variations of the antique or vintage Mexican papier you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Mexican papier, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Mexican papier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Mexican papier over the years, but those crafted by Sergio Bustamante, Jeanne Valentine and Yvan Munoz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mexican Papier?

A Mexican papier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $15,900.