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Mexican Paper Mache Lion Coffee Table by SerMel Tonala Style Sergio Bustamante
Mexican Paper Mache Lion Coffee Table by SerMel Tonala Style Sergio Bustamante

Mexican Paper Mache Lion Coffee Table by SerMel Tonala Style Sergio Bustamante

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Topeka, KS

Incredible hand painted and handmade papier mâché lion coffee table in turquoise green by Sermel

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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer, 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

Large 19th Century Chinese Papier Mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers
Large 19th Century Chinese Papier Mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers

Large 19th Century Chinese Papier Mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers

Located in Middleburg, VA

Large 19th century Chinese papier mâché Painted Box Depicting Lion and Flowers. China, 1801-1900

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

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Large Folk Art Lion Sculpture, Paper Mache, Early 20th Century
Large Folk Art Lion Sculpture, Paper Mache, Early 20th Century

Large Folk Art Lion Sculpture, Paper Mache, Early 20th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE NAIVE/FAIRGROUND TYPE DISPLAY FIGURE With the most charming face (and lean) how could you now love this guy? Wonderfully handcrafted and hand painted. Possibly originally mad...

Category

Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

19th Century Papier Mâché Lion
19th Century Papier Mâché Lion

19th Century Papier Mâché Lion

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H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 14.97 in

19th Century Papier Mâché Lion

Located in Brecht, BE

Great lines on this very decorative object, a lion made in papier mâché in France during the 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Lion
Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Lion

Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Lion

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H 57.09 in W 29.53 in D 43.31 in

Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Lion

Located in Brecht, BE

This is an amazing papier mâché theatre prop, a lion in all its glory, great expression and patina.

Category

Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

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

Paper Mache Whimsical "Lion"
Paper Mache Whimsical "Lion"

Paper Mache Whimsical "Lion"

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H 25 in W 36 in

Paper Mache Whimsical "Lion"

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Paper mache whimsical lion with painted pattern overall including green leaves and lilly of the

Category

20th Century Unknown Sculptures

1960s Papier Mâché Folk Art Lion Sculpture
1960s Papier Mâché Folk Art Lion Sculpture

1960s Papier Mâché Folk Art Lion Sculpture

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H 7.88 in W 13 in D 7.88 in

1960s Papier Mâché Folk Art Lion Sculpture

Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

1960s Folk Art lion sculpture designed and made in Guatemala. Papier mâché construct with naive

Category

Vintage 1960s South American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

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Brass Peacock Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante

Brass Peacock Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante

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Paper Mache Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic paper mache lion available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, paint and antler, every paper mache lion was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect paper mache lion — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A paper mache lion made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one paper mache lion that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sergio Bustamante produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Paper Mache Lion?

Prices for a paper mache lion start at $450 and top out at $9,520 with the average selling for $1,881.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.