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Pastel Folded Paper Wall Art, France, Contemporary
By JoAnne Casey
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary French artist Joanne Casey paper abstract. Rows of strips of pastel colored paper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Untitled 47 - 3D Hand Folded Abstract Monochrome Paper Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-free paper. All the pieces are folded and assembled by hand with meticulous attention to detail and are
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Festival Folding Screen, Paint on Paper
Located in Chicago, IL
This folding screen is a stunning example of Japanese artistry. Beautifully painted with delicate
Category

19th Century Edo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pigment

Blue Wash, Contemporary Monochromatic Folded Textured Paper
By Jean Wolff
Located in New York, NY
Original Contemporary Monochromatic artwork created with Painted and Folded Textured Paper. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Mixed Media

"Omoplata 254 in Bubblegum", Hand-Folded Paper, Abstract Patterns
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 25.5”h x 22.5”w unframed. As a paper engineer, Matthew
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Archival Paper

Manolo Ballesteros, Important Paper-Folding, Untitled, Spain, 2020
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Manolo Ballesteros, Important paper-folding, untitled, Acrylic on fine art paper, Spain, 2020
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

"Omoplata 162 in Royal Blue", Hand-Folded Archival Paper, Abstract Patterns
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 27.25”h x 21.5”w x 1.5”d unframed. As a paper engineer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Archival Paper

From Dream to Dust Vol. II - 3D Abstract Geometric Folded Paper
Located in Boston, MA
child. Her work features painted fine art paper on a wood panel, with each piece embodying a balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper

From Dream to Dust Vol. I - 3D Abstract Geometric Folded Paper
Located in Boston, MA
experience as a special needs child. Her work features painted fine art paper on a wood panel, with each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper

Folded Red and Gold Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Folded Red and Gold Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

twofold – Dominique Teufen, White, Light, Photography, Paper, Folded, Bauhaus
By Dominique Teufen
Located in Zurich, CH
. Taking up folded paper again as a motif and applying her experiences with the flashlight sculptures, the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print

"Cascading Folds (with footer) No.67" 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Susan English Cascading Folds (with footer) No.67, 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper 32 x 26 in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Polymer

"Cascading Folds (with footer) No.64" 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Susan English Cascading Folds (with footer) No.64, 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper 32 x 26 in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Polymer

"Cascading Folds (with footer) No.68" 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper
By Susan English
Located in New York, NY
Susan English Cascading Folds (with footer) No.68, 2025 tinted polymer on Yupo paper 32 x 26 in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Polymer

Naples 9.8.13 1/2 x 1/4, Painted & Folded Work on Paper
By Jean Wolff
Located in New York, NY
Medium Size artwork with acrylic paint on folded paper. Framing options included on Overmat frames
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Cascading Folds With Footer Six - Ivory Poured Painting On Yupo Paper, 2021
By Susan English
Located in Kent, CT
, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer on Yupo paper create the depth and smooth
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic Polymer

Cascading Folds Aqua Footer, Sky Blue, Mint Green, Tinted Polymer, Yupo Paper
By Susan English
Located in Kent, CT
Cascading Folds (Aqua Footer) by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic Polymer

Blue 1/2 x 1 1.13.13 - Original Painting - Acrylic on Folded Paper - Minimal
By Jean Wolff
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting - Acrylic on Folded Paper 30" x 22" 2013 Signed on back (verso) in pencil with
Category

2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

"S&S&S&S 26 in Iridescent Aquamarine", Folded Archival Paper, Abstract Patterns
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 32”h x 25”w unframed. As a paper engineer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Archival Paper

Vertical Folds, Unique Monotype Cyanotype in Blue Tones, Organic Shapes, Paper
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Details: + Title: Vertical Folds + Year: 2025 + Medium: Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper + Stamped and
Category

2010s Post-Minimalist Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Monotype

"S&S&S&S 4 in Iridescent Aquamarine on Pink", Folded Paper, Abstract Patterns
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and is made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 16.5”h x 11.5”w x 1”d unframed. As a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Archival Paper

Four Fold
By Robert Landry
Located in Napa, CA
Somewhere at the intersection of the uncertain and the inevitable, art happens. Robert R. Landry
Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Acrylic

Four Fold
H 40 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Half & Half Again - Original Work on Folded Paper - Abstract Minimalist
By Jean Wolff
Located in New York, NY
Half & Half Again is an original work on folded paper by artist Jean Wolff. 30" x 22' 2013 Signed
Category

2010s Minimalist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper

"S&S&S&S 13 Alaska Blue on Light Blue", Hand-Folded Paper, Abstract Patterns
By Matt Shlian
Located in Philadelphia, PA
made from hand-folded archival paper. This piece measures 20”h x 20”w unframed. As a paper engineer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Archival Paper

The folding
By Barbara Kuebel
Located in New Orleans, LA
paper and on canvas. She was born and raised in Austria and earned two art degrees from the Academy of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Woodcut

Bi-Fold IX
By Mark Pomilio
Located in Phoenix, AZ
charcoal on paper mounted to silk foam core and wood Mark Pomilio’s work focuses on the research
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silk, Wood, Charcoal, Foam Board, Archival Paper

Bi-Fold IX
Bi-Fold IX
H 59 in W 60 in D 18.5 in
U 185 - white abstract geometric minimalist 3D composition with folded paper
Located in New York, NY
, texture and the play of light and shadow into experiments of pleating and folding paper The sculptural
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper

U 182 - white abstract geometric minimalist 3D composition with folded paper
Located in New York, NY
, texture and the play of light and shadow into experiments of pleating and folding paper The sculptural
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper

U 45 - white abstract geometric minimalist 3D composition with folded paper
Located in New York, NY
, texture and the play of light and shadow into experiments of pleating and folding paper The sculptural
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper

U 125 - grey abstract geometric minimalist 3D composition with folded paper
Located in New York, NY
, texture and the play of light and shadow into experiments of pleating and folding paper The sculptural
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper

Homage a Sam Francis, Folded Monoprint Mixed Media Splatter Painting Art Print
By Richard Royce
Located in Surfside, FL
Times article referencing a "cast paper folded into an airplane shape by Richard Royce serves as an
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Monoprint

Japanese Edo/Meiji Gilded Bronze Folded Paper Handled Basket with Applications
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual antique Japanese gilded bronze basket of folded paper form body with applied panels and
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Presidential Fold Illusions. Framed. Mixed Media Collage
By Roberto Fonfria
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Presidential Fold Illusions, 2024 by Roberto Fonfría Mixed Media Collage (canvas, acrylic gel
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Paper, Mixed Media, Canvas

American Contemporary Art by Michael Alan - Fold Up Flute
By Michael Alan
Located in Paris, IDF
Collage, pen, pencil, paint on paper, pen drawing on verso Michael Alan is an American artist born
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pen, Permanent Marker, Pencil

Presidential Fold Illusions and Continental Dash. Mixed Media Collage, Framed.
By Roberto Fonfria
Located in Miami Beach, FL
, archival polyester film, thread) on Bristol acid free paper Overall size: Image size: 17 in. H x 28 in. W
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Thread, Paper, Mixed Media

Byobu - Japanese Folding Screen
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Nice four-panel Japanese screen painted on vegetal paper, depicting a landscape with a red maple
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Byobu - Japanese Folding Screen
Byobu - Japanese Folding Screen
H 53.55 in W 73.23 in D 0.79 in
"Folded Glass", photograph, city, architecture, solar energy, geometry, pattern
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"Folded Glass" is a color photograph on Etching Rag archival paper. It's a signed Edition of 20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

Jaff_Blow_2014_hand cut paper_minimalism
By Liz Jaff
Located in Darien, CT
circle. Cut into paper, folded conscientiously, repetitively, acknowledging the art of origami, Jaff
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Archival Paper

Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A six-panel painted folding floor screen from Korea circa early 20th century. This type of screen
Category

20th Century Korean Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper

Four Fold Stock Tie Graphite Drawing
Located in Bristol, CT
Art Sz: 12"H x 9"W Provenance: Gillian Dupont's The Old Habit Tack Shop Marshall, VA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Patriotic Folding Fan with American Flag Motif
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a patriotic folding paper fan, with an American flag motif. The fan is painted with
Category

Mid-20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
condition overall. Paper is intact and color is vibrant. Printed folding fan featuring 48-star American flag
Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Jaff_Little Swivel._2022_hand cut paper_minimalism
By Liz Jaff
Located in Darien, CT
circle. Cut into paper, folded conscientiously, repetitively, acknowledging the art of origami, Jaff
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Archival Paper

White Fold Painting - Original Painting - Acrylic and Graphite on Canvas
By Jean Wolff
Located in New York, NY
shown at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Arkansas Art Center, and in the Pierogi Flatfiles.
Category

2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Graphite

Japanese Antiques Silver folding screen, 2-panel
Located in Niiza, JP
Unfolded size: 1700 x 1700 x 20 mm Foldable: 850 x 1700 x 40 mm, 7kg A beautiful silver folding
Category

20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antiques Plain and silver checkered two-panel folding screen
Located in Niiza, JP
Plain wood and silver checkered two-panel folding screen 1540×1510mm *Unfolded size Can be folded
Category

20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Paper

Four-Fold Pique Stock Tie Graphite Drawing
Located in Bristol, CT
9"H x 3 3/4"W Provenance: Gillian Dupont's The Old Habit Tack Shop Marshall, VA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Chinese Hand Painted Four Panel Folding Screen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Chinese hand painted folding screen depicting village scenes. Each panel measures 18" wide. Has
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Antiques Heron Folding Screen by Shugo Hotta
Located in Niiza, JP
Made of paper Can be folded, size is about 810 x 1610 mm Hitoshi Hotta was born in Suwa, Nagano
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

"Folding Linen III" - Limited Edition Lithograph, 20/75
Located in Soquel, CA
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his B.S. in art in 1956, and both his M.S. in painting and his M.F.A. in
Category

1980s Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Italian Contemporary Photography by Luca Battaglia - Folding Cities #73
By Luca Battaglia
Located in Paris, IDF
Photographic Fine Art Paper 325 g, ed. 1/7 Luca Battaglia is an Italian architect and photographer
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Italian Contemporary Photography by Luca Battaglia - Folding Cities #11
By Luca Battaglia
Located in Paris, IDF
Photographic Fine Art Paper 325 g, ed. 3/7 Luca Battaglia is an Italian architect and photographer
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Italian Contemporary Photography by Luca Battaglia - Folding Cities #15
By Luca Battaglia
Located in Paris, IDF
Photographic Fine Art Paper 325 g, ed. 4/7 Luca Battaglia is an Italian architect and photographer
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Italian Contemporary Photography by Luca Battaglia - Folding Cities #05
By Luca Battaglia
Located in Paris, IDF
Photographic Fine Art Paper 325 g, ed. 2/7 Luca Battaglia is an Italian architect and photographer
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Italian Contemporary Photography by Luca Battaglia - Folding Cities #71
By Luca Battaglia
Located in Paris, IDF
Photographic Fine Art Paper 325 g, ed. 1/7 Luca Battaglia is an Italian architect and photographer
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Italian Contemporary Photography by Luca Battaglia - Folding Cities #12
By Luca Battaglia
Located in Paris, IDF
Photographic Fine Art Paper 325 g, ed. 2/7 Luca Battaglia is an Italian architect and photographer
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Italian Contemporary Photography by Luca Battaglia - Folding Cities #72
By Luca Battaglia
Located in Paris, IDF
Photographic Fine Art Paper 325 g, ed. 2/7 Luca Battaglia is an Italian architect and photographer
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Two Panels Japanese Folding Screen Gold Leaf
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Two-panel screen painted with mineral pigments on rice paper and gold leaf. Floral scene of a Rimpa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Two Panels Japanese Folding Screen Gold Leaf
Two Panels Japanese Folding Screen Gold Leaf
H 56.7 in W 74.02 in D 0.79 in
Italian Contemporary Photography by Luca Battaglia - Folding Cities #24
By Luca Battaglia
Located in Paris, IDF
Photographic Fine Art Paper 325 g, ed. 4/7. Artwork can be shipped in a tube or in a crate if frame
Category

2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Italian Contemporary Photography by Luca Battaglia - Folding Cities #70
By Luca Battaglia
Located in Paris, IDF
Photographic Fine Art Paper 325 g, ed. 3/7. Artwork can be shipped in a tube or in a crate if frame
Category

2010s Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of paper folding art for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as an abstract version. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of paper folding art may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of paper folding art to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of beige, gray, black, orange and more. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of paper folding art examples over the years, but those made by (after) Josef Albers, Peter Soriano, David Collins, Giovanni Battista Piranesi and Bernard Picart are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in paper, paint and lithograph, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Paper Folding Art?

The average selling price for a piece of paper folding art we offer is $1,205, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $1,250,000 for the highest priced.
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