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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

Spanish Late 19th Century Papier Mâché Cow
Spanish Late 19th Century Papier Mâché Cow

Spanish Late 19th Century Papier Mâché Cow

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome later 19th century statue of a cow wonderfully constructed from papier mâché. A wonderful piece for any bookcase or table top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

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 decorated with card motifs including hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades. Made during t...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Bull Carnival Mask
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Bull Carnival Mask

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Bull Carnival Mask

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century papier mache bull carnival mask We are proud to offer a quirky mid-20th century papier mache carnival bulls mask. Made from a canvas and heavy layered Papier Mache ...

Category

Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Horse Figure
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Horse Figure

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Horse Figure

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache theatre horse figure We are proud to offer a unique and rare example of a Mid-20th Century French theatre Papier Mache horse figure. This theatre art...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Papier Mâché Wolf Mid-20th Century English Theatre Mask
Papier Mâché Wolf Mid-20th Century English Theatre Mask

Papier Mâché Wolf Mid-20th Century English Theatre Mask

Located in London, GB

Papier mâché wolf theatre mask We are proud to offer an unusual example of an English mid-20th century papier Mache theatre head. In the form of a wolf, hand made from layered pap...

Category

Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Paper

Mid-20th Century English Papier Mache Giraffe Puppet Head
Mid-20th Century English Papier Mache Giraffe Puppet Head

Mid-20th Century English Papier Mache Giraffe Puppet Head

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century English Papier Mache Giraffe Puppet Head A charming example of a mid-20th Century English Papier Mache giraffe puppet head. Made from layers of papier and hand p...

Category

Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Paper Mache Horse Costume
Paper Mache Horse Costume

Paper Mache Horse Costume

Located in Culver City, CA

Paper Mache Horse Costume from a Theater Production, hand made, with original mouting straps

Category

Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Papier Mâché, Paper

Southeast Asian Wooden Papier Mâché Mold of an Owl
Southeast Asian Wooden Papier Mâché Mold of an Owl

Southeast Asian Wooden Papier Mâché Mold of an Owl

Located in Chicago, IL

These blocky casts are used to create children’s toys; the forms are covered in layers of papier mâché and allowed to dry. Once hardened, the shell is removed, resealed and decorated...

Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Southeast Asian Wooden Papier MâChé Mold of an Owl
Southeast Asian Wooden Papier MâChé Mold of an Owl

Southeast Asian Wooden Papier MâChé Mold of an Owl

Located in Chicago, IL

This blocky cast were used to create children’s toys; the forms are covered in layers of papier mâché and allowed to dry. Once hardened, the shell is removed, resealed and decorated ...

Category

20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer, Softwood

Southeast Asian Wooden Papier Mâché Mold of an Owl
Southeast Asian Wooden Papier Mâché Mold of an Owl

Southeast Asian Wooden Papier Mâché Mold of an Owl

Located in Chicago, IL

These blocky casts are used to create children’s toys; the forms are covered in layers of papier mâché and allowed to dry. Once hardened, the shell is removed, resealed, and decorate...

Category

20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life Size Sergio Bustamante Signed Papier-Mâché Toucan Sculpture
Life Size Sergio Bustamante Signed Papier-Mâché Toucan Sculpture

Life Size Sergio Bustamante Signed Papier-Mâché Toucan Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A fascinating and whimsical life size polychrome painted papier-mâché sculpture, Toucan (Parrot - Bird), signed Sergio Bustamante (Mexican, b.1942/ 1943), A.P. (artist's proof), on b...

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Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Other

Paper Mache Mask of Giant Rabbit
Paper Mache Mask of Giant Rabbit

Paper Mache Mask of Giant Rabbit

Located in Culver City, CA

Paper mache mask of a giant rabbit on black metal stand

Category

Vintage 1930s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Quirky and Sturdy This Extra Large Papier Mâché Gorilla
Quirky and Sturdy This Extra Large Papier Mâché Gorilla

Quirky and Sturdy This Extra Large Papier Mâché Gorilla

Located in Brecht, BE

Made in the 1980s for a theater production, this quirky item brings fun in your interior.       

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Kashmiri papier mâché hand painted elephant, highly decorative, circa 1910
Kashmiri papier mâché hand painted elephant, highly decorative, circa 1910

Kashmiri papier mâché hand painted elephant, highly decorative, circa 1910

Located in Central England, GB

This superb and highly decorative Raj period Kashmir wear papier mâché handmade large elephant is incredibly well detailed in its decoration. The elephant has been hand modelled in ...

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Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

1970's Paper Mâché Dog Sculpture
1970's Paper Mâché Dog Sculpture

1970's Paper Mâché Dog Sculpture

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Pepper mâché dog, hand painted on gesso.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

19th Century French Provincial "Papier Mache" Sculpture of a Bull
19th Century French Provincial "Papier Mache" Sculpture of a Bull

19th Century French Provincial "Papier Mache" Sculpture of a Bull

Located in Middleburg, VA

Extraordinary Realistic Muscular details and Anatomy. A beautiful Patination though remarkably light weight. Made in the Massif Central region of France circa 1840

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paper

Mid-20th Century Leather Papier Mâché Figure of a Black Panther
Mid-20th Century Leather Papier Mâché Figure of a Black Panther

Mid-20th Century Leather Papier Mâché Figure of a Black Panther

Located in Surrey, BC

Vintage leather full size sculpture of a black panther with magnificent details and great patina . The stretched leather is applied over papier mache and wood. Research shows possibl...

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Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Paper

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 coloured lacquered papier mache parrot sits on a brass perch. In good vintage condit...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Jeanne Valentine S.A. Tiger Mid-Century Modern Papier-Mache Sculpture 1960s
Jeanne Valentine S.A. Tiger Mid-Century Modern Papier-Mache Sculpture 1960s

Jeanne Valentine S.A. Tiger Mid-Century Modern Papier-Mache Sculpture 1960s

By Jeanne Valentine

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A mid-century modern papier mache sculpture depicting an endearing and delightful tiger by French artist and designer Jeanne Valentine S.A. Made circa 1960s at the artist's studio lo...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Jeanne Valentine S.A. Cat of Hearts Modernist Papier-Mache Sculpture 1960s
Jeanne Valentine S.A. Cat of Hearts Modernist Papier-Mache Sculpture 1960s

Jeanne Valentine S.A. Cat of Hearts Modernist Papier-Mache Sculpture 1960s

By Jeanne Valentine

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A mid-century modern papier-mache sculpture titled "Heart of Cats" by French artist and designer Jeanne Valentine S.A. Made circa 1960s at the artist's studio located in San Miguel d...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Antique Life Size Advertising Papier Mache Texas Long Horned Cow Mount, c1920
Antique Life Size Advertising Papier Mache Texas Long Horned Cow Mount, c1920

Antique Life Size Advertising Papier Mache Texas Long Horned Cow Mount, c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique advertising livestock mount offers life size paper mache wall mount of a Texan long horned cow (cattle), c1920 Measures - 32'' H x 62.5'' W x 24'' D.

Category

Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Horn, Paper

19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy Dog
19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy Dog

19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy Dog

Located in Central England, GB

19th Century Japanese Papier Mache Container in the Form of a Puppy This most unusual item is Japanese and dates to the late 19th century. It is a hollow container made from papie...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

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-founded by Sergio Bustamante in 1963 I believe. This piece looks to date to the earlier...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Nipper the RCA Advertising Dog
Nipper the RCA Advertising Dog

Nipper the RCA Advertising Dog

Located in Culver City, CA

"Nipper" - RCA advertising / promotional dog figure, paper mache, hand painted.

Category

Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Pair of dogs
Pair of dogs

Pair of dogs

Sold|$650

Pair of dogs

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful pair of dogs, made of paper mâché and gesso.
Hand painted.

Category

20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Papier Mâché, Paper

Life Size Anatomical Model of Pig
Life Size Anatomical Model of Pig

Life Size Anatomical Model of Pig

Located in Peekskill, NY

This rare German life size paper mache teaching model measures over 32" long and 18" tall. The base is wood and splits in two along with the pig. One side shows a beautiful realistic...

Category

20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

"Vineyard Haven" mixed media abstract painting of fishing boats in a harbor

"Vineyard Haven" mixed media abstract painting of fishing boats in a harbor

Located in Edgartown, MA

Among the variety of styles and subjects Peck has depicted are papier-mâché animals inspired by Montana’s beautiful wilderness and large scale figure paintings incorporating the Chin...

Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Elephant - Contemporary Mixed Media Animal Sculpture From Upcycled Materials
Elephant - Contemporary Mixed Media Animal Sculpture From Upcycled Materials

Elephant - Contemporary Mixed Media Animal Sculpture From Upcycled Materials

By Yulia Shtern

Located in Gilroy, CA

"Elephant" is a wonderfully morbid sculpture created by the Canadian artist Yulia Shtern. This piece is part of her Mini Zoo Series depicting beautifully decaying remnants of species...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Adhesive, Varnish, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Newsprint, Papier Mâché, ...

Forest Cat - Playful Animal Sculpture in Red + Blue + Black
Forest Cat - Playful Animal Sculpture in Red + Blue + Black

Forest Cat - Playful Animal Sculpture in Red + Blue + Black

By Yulia Shtern

Located in Gilroy, CA

"Forest Cat" is a detailed hand painted and formed sculpture by Canadian artist Yulia Shtern. Rusty-Spotted Cat, one of the world’s two smallest wild cat species, is 14 to 19” in len...

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Adhesive, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Magazine Paper, Newsprint, Papier ...

Bonobo - Contemporary Mixed Media Animal Sculpture from Up-cycled Materials
Bonobo - Contemporary Mixed Media Animal Sculpture from Up-cycled Materials

Bonobo - Contemporary Mixed Media Animal Sculpture from Up-cycled Materials

By Yulia Shtern

Located in Gilroy, CA

"Bonobo" is a wonderfully morbid sculpture created by the Canadian artist Yulia Shtern. This piece is part of her Mini Zoo Series depicting beautifully decaying remnants of species o...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Adhesive, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Newsprint, Papier Mâché, Other Med...

Papier-mâché Cats
Papier-mâché Cats

Papier-mâché Cats

Located in Tampa, FL

A pair of 1960s papier-mâché cats from Spain with bow ties. The cats are in two pieces and one has eyes wide open while the other has eyes shut. An adorable pair! The smaller cat is ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Large papier-mâché dog
Large papier-mâché dog

Large papier-mâché dog

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Papier-mâché dog

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paint

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. Signed on the underside.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Whimsical Papier Mâché Bust of Monkey
Whimsical Papier Mâché Bust of Monkey

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. Hand-crafted by Parisian artist.

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Whimsical Hand Crafted Papier Mâché Hippo Sculpture
Whimsical Hand Crafted Papier Mâché Hippo Sculpture

Whimsical Hand Crafted Papier Mâché Hippo Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful large papier mâché sculpture of a hippo, hand painted with an elaborate pattern in a brick red color palette.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

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 on the shell.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Monumental Sergio Bustamante Life Size Papier-Mâché Peacock Sculpture
Monumental Sergio Bustamante Life Size Papier-Mâché Peacock Sculpture

Monumental Sergio Bustamante Life Size Papier-Mâché Peacock Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A spectacular and monumental Sergio Bustamante (1934-2014) hand crafted and painted papier-mâché peafowl sculpture. Exceptionally executed, the larger than life size work is finished...

Category

Mid-20th Century Central American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

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

Original Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Signed Sculpture "Pato" Duck Planter Offered for sale is an original Sergio Bustamante (Mexican, born 1949) papier mache sculpture titled "P...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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

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 Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Paper

19th Century French Painted Papier Mâché Wall Cow Head Sculpture from Normandy
19th Century French Painted Papier Mâché Wall Cow Head Sculpture from Normandy

19th Century French Painted Papier Mâché Wall Cow Head Sculpture from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in northern France, circa 1890, the large handmade papier mâché head sculpture was found in a butcher shop in Normandy.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Antique Child's Papier Mâché Over Wood Horse Circa 1900's Original Condition
Antique Child's Papier Mâché Over Wood Horse Circa 1900's Original Condition

Antique Child's Papier Mâché Over Wood Horse Circa 1900's Original Condition

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique Child’s Horse made from Papier Mâché draped over a Wooden Frame and purchased in America about 40 years ago. Makes for a great design accessory for a kid’s bedroom or?.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage small white paper tiger Hariko papier-mache wabi sabi mingei
Japanese Vintage small white paper tiger Hariko papier-mache wabi sabi mingei

Japanese Vintage small white paper tiger Hariko papier-mache wabi sabi mingei

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Japanese Vintage papier-mache / paper doll of White tiger, "Hariko no Tora" in Japanese - one of the notable Japanese traditional craft from Miharu district in Fukushima pref., Tohok...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

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 with Papier Mache and brilliantly painted in bright colors. Signed and numbered.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché

"Tashmoo Cove" colorful mixed media painting of fishing boats in Lake
"Tashmoo Cove" colorful mixed media painting of fishing boats in Lake

"Tashmoo Cove" colorful mixed media painting of fishing boats in Lake

Located in Edgartown, MA

Among the variety of styles and subjects Peck has depicted are papier-mâché animals inspired by Montana’s beautiful wilderness and large scale figure paintings incorporating the Chin...

Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Sergio Bustamante Parrot
Sergio Bustamante Parrot

Sergio Bustamante Parrot

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in San Antonio, TX

Sergio Bustamante is known for his animal sculptures using a variety of mediums such as brass, metal, ceramic and, papier mâché.

Category

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

Materials

Paint, Paper

Bluefaced Leicester Sheep - Contemporary Mixed Media Animal Sculpture
Bluefaced Leicester Sheep - Contemporary Mixed Media Animal Sculpture

Bluefaced Leicester Sheep - Contemporary Mixed Media Animal Sculpture

By Yulia Shtern

Located in Gilroy, CA

"Blueface Leicester Sheep" is a wonderfully morbid sculpture created by the Canadian artist Yulia Shtern. This piece is part of her Mini Zoo Series depicting beautifully decaying rem...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Adhesive, Varnish, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Newsprint, Papier Mâché, ...

Horse - Contemporary Abstract Animal Sculpture from Up-cycled Materials
Horse - Contemporary Abstract Animal Sculpture from Up-cycled Materials

Horse - Contemporary Abstract Animal Sculpture from Up-cycled Materials

By Yulia Shtern

Located in Gilroy, CA

"Horse" is a wonderfully morbid sculpture created by the Canadian artist Yulia Shtern. This piece is part of her Mini Zoo Series depicting beautifully decaying remnants of species on...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Adhesive, Varnish, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Newsprint, Papier Mâché, ...

Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji Period, Japan

Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Zena Kruzick Iki Ningyo Face, Meiji period, Japan papier mâché, gofun, paint, glass eyes, animal hair A small and dramatic example of iki-ningyo (living doll) from J...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art

Papier Mâché Animal Sculptures Created by Marie Talalaeff, France
Papier Mâché Animal Sculptures Created by Marie Talalaeff, France

Papier Mâché Animal Sculptures Created by Marie Talalaeff, France

By Marie Talalaeff

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of three white sheep heads in papier mâché, from the series "Square lamb" by artist Marie Talalaeff. Each piece is unique, identified by a slaughterhouse ring clipped to the ear ...

Category

2010s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

deer heads in papier mache
deer heads in papier mache

deer heads in papier mache

Located in Brooklyn, NY

set of three papier mache deer heads, originally designed as taxidermy molds (these are old unused stock). life sized.
priced for the set of three

Category

20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché

Papier Mache Panda
Papier Mache Panda

Papier Mache Panda

Located in Dallas, TX

Papier Mache Panda

Category

Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paint

Papier Mache Afghan
Papier Mache Afghan

Papier Mache Afghan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This truly whimsical papier mache Afghan adorned the fur laden arm of an elegant mannequin in the window of a prominent Minneapolis furrier in the 1940's.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Animal Sculptures

Papier-Mâché Carcasses
Papier-Mâché Carcasses

Papier-Mâché Carcasses

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A pair of papier-mâché mutton carcasses. Made to be permanent decoration in butchers shop windows. French early 20th century. Damages and losses. Price is for the pair. ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Papier Mâché Hippo Head
Papier Mâché Hippo Head

Papier Mâché Hippo Head

Located in Cambridge, MA

Papier Mâché hippo head that was made for and used in Carnivale in Venice, Italy.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Charming Peter Rabbit of Painted Papier Mache from England ca.1940
Charming Peter Rabbit of Painted Papier Mache from England ca.1940

Charming Peter Rabbit of Painted Papier Mache from England ca.1940

Located in Houston, TX

A charming Peter Rabbit of painted papier mache sitting on a rope swing from England c.1940. Height is 32" to knot at top of rope

Category

Vintage 1940s English Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché

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Papier Mache Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of papier mache animals available for sale. The range of distinct papier mache animals — often made from paper, paint and metal — can elevate any home. Papier mache animals have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. folk art, mid-century modern and Victorian papier mache animals are consistently popular styles. Sergio Bustamante and Jeanne Valentine each produced beautiful papier mache animals that are worth considering.

How Much are Papier Mache Animals?

Papier mache animals can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,550, while the lowest priced sells for $123 and the highest can go for as much as $221,291.

Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.

Questions About Papier Mache Animals
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese papier mache is an art form that involves applying strips of paper over wood or clay known as hariko in Japanese. Once the artwork is dry and hard, the artist paints it by hand. In Japan, artisans use hariko to produce dolls, toys and sculptures. Find a range of Japanese papier mache on 1stDibs.