Vintage Paper Mache Bust Sculpture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Whimsical bespoke paper mache bust. Sourced from an artists estate so to me, it looks like she was
Category
20th Century American Expressionist Busts
Materials
Paper
Paper Mache Bust
Mid Century Painted Paper Mache Bust of Salvador Dali, Spain, around 1970
$772Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.97 in W 9.06 in D 11.03 in
Mid Century Painted Paper Mache Bust of Salvador Dali, Spain, around 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
This mid-century painted papier-mâché bust of Salvador Dalí, crafted in Spain around 1970, is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Paint, 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
Category
Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Busts
Materials
Paper
Outsider Art Fluorescent Papier-Mâché Bust Sculpture by Stephen Slomko
$1,380
H 22.75 in W 19.5 in D 15.25 in
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
Category
1990s American Folk Art Busts
Materials
Polystyrene, Paper, Paint
Lacquered Paper Mache Mannequin Head by Gemma Taccognam, Mexico, circa 1965
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lacquered Paper Mache Mannequin Head by Gemma Fane Taccogna, Mexico, circa 1965 Signed to underside
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
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
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Busts
Materials
Paint, Paper
Giant Papier Mâché Bust, 1980s, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique papier mâché bust of a man. Massive scale. Great piece of hand painted folk art in good
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
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Sergio Bustamante 1970's Paper Mache Giraffe
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Beautiful hand-crafter paper mache bust sculpture of a Giraffe by Mexican Artist Sergio Bustamante
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
'Followers' Sculptures by Alan Fears Paper Mâché Pop Art Heads
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H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
'Followers' Sculptures by Alan Fears Paper Mâché Pop Art Heads
By Alan Fears
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Set of 10 x papier mâché, acrylic and lacquer sculptures by Alan Fears, 2016. Each sculpture is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Busts
Materials
Acrylic
19th Century French Wig Head Marotte Papier Maché
Located in Sames, FR
Antique French 19th century wig stand or head called Marotte. In original paint out of papier maché.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts
Materials
Paper
Overscale Paper Mache Carnival Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
Name him whatever you want , this vintage folk art piece is really great if you want to stock your funhouse.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Papier Mâché, Paper
18th Century Italian Carved Paper Polychrome Mâché Christ Bust on Wooden Stand
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H 23 in W 19 in D 9 in
18th Century Italian Carved Paper Polychrome Mâché Christ Bust on Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Naples, Italy circa 1760, the carved wood and paper mâché sculpture depicts our Lord
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Wood, Paper
1930s Classical Papier Maché Sicilian Bust of St. Agata on a Glass Display Case
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H 18.51 in Dm 10.63 in
1930s Classical Papier Maché Sicilian Bust of St. Agata on a Glass Display Case
Located in Catania, Sicilia
creations, the choice of papier mâché as the material for the bust is interesting, as it was commonly used
Category
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Busts
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Whimsical Tradition: 'Cap Gros' Papier-Mâché Netól Character, c. 1970
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H 18.9 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Pytram Papier Mache Old Kate Port Advertising Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Pytram Papier Mache Old Kate Port Advertising Figure Mounted onto a pine
Category
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Busts
Materials
Paper
French Hand Carved Unique Creation Papier Mâché Animal Busts
Located in LEGNY, FR
Unique creation! Hand carved, made in France papier-mâché animal busts. You can ask for your bust
Category
2010s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
French Hand-Carved Unique Creation Papier-Mâché Animal Busts
Located in LEGNY, FR
Unique creation! Hand-carved, made in France papier-mâché animal busts. You can ask for your bust
Category
2010s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Antique French Paper Mache Mannequin Long Neck Bust ~ Petite Faye
Located in New York, NY
Antique log nck mannequin bust for hat and scarf display. Signed the Petite Faye model. Hand
Category
Vintage 1920s Busts
Materials
Paint
Antique Paper Mache Hand-Painted Bust or Sculpture of a Victorian Female
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H 19.5 in W 18 in D 9 in
Antique Paper Mache Hand-Painted Bust or Sculpture of a Victorian Female
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique paper mache female bust is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Busts
Materials
Paper
French Papier Mâché Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in Houston, TX
French Papier Mâché Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte. Stunning large realistic French papier mâché or
Category
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Paper
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Papier-mâché Bust
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love this! It is a 19th century French papier-mâché bust. The subject is male and in noble garb. It
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Busts
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mid Century Paper Mache Men Torso Sculpture, France 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare and unique men torso sculpture made in paper mache technique. Great decor piece From France
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Paper
Hundred Vintage Taxidermy Heads, Busts, Forms Made of Plaster and Papier Mache
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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Hundred Vintage Taxidermy Heads, Busts, Forms Made of Plaster and Papier Mache
Located in Haarlem, NL
, some heads, some heads with neck and some head/neck/shoulder forms. Made of papier mache or plaster
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Busts
Materials
Fabric, Plaster, Wood, Paper
19th Century French Hand Painted Paper Mâché Marotte Bust
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a conversation starter to your art collection with this hand painted, papier mâché bust
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Whimsical Papier Mâché Bust of Monkey
Located in Chireno, TX
Whimsical papier mâché bust of a monkey attired in an 18th century style waistcoat and powdered wig
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Italian 18th Century Papier Mâché Reliquary Bust
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique gilded Baroque reliquary bust made out of papier mâché. Original period piece, Italy dated
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paper
Papier Mâché Bust of Hindu God
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique paper-mache bust of hindu god, likely Kali.
Category
Vintage 1930s Indian Busts
Handcrafted Paper Mache Giraffe Bust
By Emily Warren
Located in Middleburg, VA
A beautiful, handcrafted and hand-painted wall bust of a giraffe by British artist, Emily Warren
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Busts
1920s Paper Mache Dress Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful vintage papier mache dress form coated with a very fine glaze.
Category
Early 20th Century Busts
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper
Paper Mache' Angel
By Elise Valdorcia
Located in New Orleans, LA
Paper Mache' Angel made by Award Winning Artist Elise Valdorcia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Busts
Materials
Iron
French Painted Papier Mâché Marotte
Located in Notting Hill, GB
French wig stand or head called Marotte. In original paint out of papier mâché.
Category
1990s French Busts
Materials
Paper
French Painted Papier Mâché Marotte
Located in Notting Hill, GB
French wig stand or head called Marotte. In original paint out of papier mâché.
Category
1990s French Busts
Materials
Paper
French Painted Papier-Mâché Marotte
Located in Notting Hill, GB
French wig stand or head called Marotte. In original paint out of papier mâché.
Category
1990s French Busts
Materials
Paper
French Painted Papier Mâché Marotte
Located in Notting Hill, GB
French wig stand or head called Marotte. In original paint out of papier mâché.
Category
1990s French Busts
Materials
Paper
19th Century Odd Fellows Paper Mache Skeleton Bust
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Strong graphic form and presence in this 19th Century paper mache skeleton bust from an Odd Fellows
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Papier Mâché, Paper
1800s Original Odd Fellows Papier Mâché Skeleton Bust
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique original handmade Odd Fellows papier mâché skeleton bust.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Paper, Papier Mâché
1800's Original Odd Fellows Paper Mache Skeleton Bust
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique original hand made Odd Fellows paper mache skeleton bust.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Papier Mâché, Paper
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Paper Mache Bust For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal paper mache bust for your home. Each paper mache bust for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and fabric. If you’re shopping for a paper mache bust, we have 19 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer paper mache bust, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A paper mache bust made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. A well-made paper mache bust has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alan Fears and Emily Warren are consistently popular.
How Much is a Paper Mache Bust?
Prices for a paper mache bust can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $12,623, while the average can fetch as much as $1,034.
Finding the Right Sculptures for You
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Paper Mache Bust
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Paper mache has its roots in China, with the inventors of paper itself. It then became popular in Europe, and it was through the Spaniards that paper mache entered Mexico. In Mexico, cartoneria or paper-mache sculptures are a traditional craft that goes back to the colonial period when the Spanish brought the art overseas. Shop a range of antique and modern paper mache on 1stDibs.
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