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Giant Papier Mâché Bust, 1980s, USA
Giant Papier Mâché Bust, 1980s, USA

Giant Papier Mâché Bust, 1980s, USA

$850

H 29.5 in W 15 in D 21 in

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

Outsider Art Fluorescent Papier-Mâché Bust Sculpture by Stephen Slomko
Outsider Art Fluorescent Papier-Mâché Bust Sculpture by Stephen Slomko

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

Rustic Papier-Mache Female Bust
Rustic Papier-Mache Female Bust

Rustic Papier-Mache Female Bust

$1,850

H 15.75 in W 11.75 in D 8 in

Rustic Papier-Mache Female Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Sculpture in the Rustic style papier-mache bust of a young woman wearing a scarf (19th/20th Cent).     

Category

20th Century Rustic Busts

Mid Century Painted Paper Mache Bust of Salvador Dali, Spain, around 1970
Mid Century Painted Paper Mache Bust of Salvador Dali, Spain, around 1970

Mid Century Painted Paper Mache Bust of Salvador Dali, Spain, around 1970

$796Sale 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

Vintage Indian Noble Papier Mache Maharajah Bust Sculpture
Vintage Indian Noble Papier Mache Maharajah Bust Sculpture

Vintage Indian Noble Papier Mache Maharajah Bust Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A very large and absolutely charming vintage Indian papier mâché portrait bust of a male Maharajah

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Busts

Materials

Other

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust
Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust

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

Hand Painted Styrofoam and Papier-Mâché Head or Hat Display
Hand Painted Styrofoam and Papier-Mâché Head or Hat Display

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

18th Century Italian Scholar Statue
18th Century Italian Scholar Statue

18th Century Italian Scholar Statue

$3,975

H 27 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in

18th Century Italian Scholar Statue

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 18th c. Italian Scholar Silver Leaf Statue in Papier Mache and Wood. The base diameter

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Busts

Materials

Silver Leaf

Italian Half-Length Man from the 60s
Italian Half-Length Man from the 60s

Italian Half-Length Man from the 60s

$825Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.84 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Italian Half-Length Man from the 60s

Located in bari, IT

Papier maché sculpture of a bust depicting a man in a suit and tie, 1960s manufacture, Viareggio

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Paper

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19th Century French Wig Head Marotte Papier Maché
19th Century French Wig Head Marotte Papier Maché

19th Century French Wig Head Marotte Papier Maché

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H 14.97 in W 5.91 in D 8.27 in

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
Overscale Paper Mache Carnival Bust

Overscale Paper Mache Carnival Bust

Unavailable

H 28 in D 16 in

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

Pair of Papier Mâché Vintage Indian Male Female Figures Custom Brackets
Pair of Papier Mâché Vintage Indian Male Female Figures Custom Brackets

Pair of Papier Mâché Vintage Indian Male Female Figures Custom Brackets

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of absolutely charming vintage Indian papier mâché portrait busts of a male and female circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

1960s Modern Classical Papier Mâché Bust
1960s Modern Classical Papier Mâché Bust

1960s Modern Classical Papier Mâché Bust

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H 26 in W 12 in D 9.5 in

1960s Modern Classical Papier Mâché Bust

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s classical papier mâché bust.

Category

Vintage 1960s Busts

French Papier Mâché Monkey
French Papier Mâché Monkey

French Papier Mâché Monkey

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H 19.5 in W 10 in D 9 in

French Papier Mâché Monkey

Located in Houston, TX

Whimsical papier mâché bust of a monkey attired in an 18th century style waistcoat and powdered wig.

Category

20th Century French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Zebra Wall Mounted Zebra Bust by Sergio Bustamante
Zebra Wall Mounted Zebra Bust by Sergio Bustamante

Zebra Wall Mounted Zebra Bust by Sergio Bustamante

Located in North Miami, FL

A papier mache bust of a Zebra by Sergio Bustamante. Piece is artist signed and numbered.

Category

20th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Paint, Papier Mâché

1930s Classical Papier Maché Sicilian Bust of St. Agata on a Glass Display Case
1930s Classical Papier Maché Sicilian Bust of St. Agata on a Glass Display Case

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
Whimsical Tradition: 'Cap Gros' Papier-Mâché Netól Character, c. 1970

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
Early 20th Century Pytram Papier Mache Old Kate Port Advertising Figure

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
French Hand-Carved Unique Creation Papier-Mâché Animal Busts

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
French Hand Carved Unique Creation Papier Mâché Animal Busts

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

Mannequin Bust, Italy, circa 1900
Mannequin Bust, Italy, circa 1900

Mannequin Bust, Italy, circa 1900

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H 29.5 in W 13 in D 10 in

Mannequin Bust, Italy, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Mannequin Bust Italy circa 1900 papier mache mannequin bust on turned ebonised wooden stand

Category

20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Cigars Advertising Bust, circa 1920
Cigars Advertising Bust, circa 1920

Cigars Advertising Bust, circa 1920

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H 14 in W 8 in D 9 in

Cigars Advertising Bust, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

Item: Original Papier Mache Coronettes Cigars Advertising Bust Description: For sale in this LOT

Category

Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Roman Armour Ben Hur Film Prop Curio Grand Tour Antique MGM
Early 20th Century Roman Armour Ben Hur Film Prop Curio Grand Tour Antique MGM

Early 20th Century Roman Armour Ben Hur Film Prop Curio Grand Tour Antique MGM

Located in Lowestoft, GB

-covered and studded circular shield. The armour sits on a period papier mâché and hessian mannequin

Category

Early 20th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

French Papier Mâché Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte
French Papier Mâché Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte

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

19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Papier-mâché Bust
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Papier-mâché Bust

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

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

Whimsical Papier Mâché Bust of Monkey

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H 19.5 in W 10 in D 9 in

Whimsical Papier Mâché Bust of Monkey

Located in Houston, 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

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Hand Painted Paper Mâché Marotte Bust
19th Century French Hand Painted Paper Mâché Marotte Bust

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

Hundred Vintage Taxidermy Heads, Busts, Forms Made of Plaster and Papier Mache
Hundred Vintage Taxidermy Heads, Busts, Forms Made of Plaster and Papier Mache

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

Papier-Mâché Mannequin Bust
Papier-Mâché Mannequin Bust

Papier-Mâché Mannequin Bust

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H 32 in W 20 in D 16 in

Papier-Mâché Mannequin Bust

Located in Culver City, CA

France circa 1870

Category

Antique 19th Century French More Folk Art

Italian 18th Century Papier Mâché Reliquary Bust
Italian 18th Century Papier Mâché Reliquary Bust

Italian 18th Century Papier Mâché Reliquary Bust

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H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in

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

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Rare Italian Anatomical Model of a Man Bust.
Rare Italian Anatomical Model of a Man Bust.

Rare Italian Anatomical Model of a Man Bust.

By Paravia

Located in Milan, IT

Over a gray painted papier mache’ base, the sculpture of a man’s anatomical model, made out of

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Busts

Materials

Gold Leaf

Papier Mâché Bust of Hindu God
Papier Mâché Bust of Hindu God

Papier Mâché Bust of Hindu God

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H 26 in W 18 in D 14 in

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 Papier Mâché Rhinoceros Bust
Handcrafted Papier Mâché Rhinoceros Bust

Handcrafted Papier Mâché Rhinoceros Bust

By Emily Warren

Located in Middleburg, VA

A fantastic Papier Mâché wall bust of a gallant rhinoceros by whimsical British artist, Emily

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Busts

French Painted Papier Mâché Marotte
French Painted Papier Mâché Marotte

French Painted Papier Mâché Marotte

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H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 6.3 in

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
French Painted Papier Mâché Marotte

French Painted Papier Mâché Marotte

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H 13.78 in W 6.7 in D 6.11 in

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
French Painted Papier-Mâché Marotte

French Painted Papier-Mâché Marotte

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H 13 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in

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
French Painted Papier Mâché Marotte

French Painted Papier Mâché Marotte

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H 16.93 in W 5.12 in D 4.93 in

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

1920s Paper Mache Dress Form
1920s Paper Mache Dress Form

1920s Paper Mache Dress Form

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H 24 in W 15 in D 11 in

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

1800s Original Odd Fellows Papier Mâché Skeleton Bust
1800s Original Odd Fellows Papier Mâché Skeleton Bust

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

Papier Mâché Zebra
Papier Mâché Zebra

Papier Mâché Zebra

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H 27 in W 11 in D 20.5 in

Papier Mâché Zebra

By Emily Warren

Located in Middleburg, VA

A beautiful papier mâché wall bust of a elegant zebra by whimsical British artist, Emily Warren.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Wall-mounted Sculptures

19th Century Odd Fellows Paper Mache Skeleton Bust
19th Century Odd Fellows Paper Mache Skeleton Bust

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

1800's Original Odd Fellows Paper Mache Skeleton Bust
1800's Original Odd Fellows Paper Mache Skeleton Bust

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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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Hanover, MA

1960’s Italian chandelier by Cesare Toso in the form of grape vines with handmade colored glass grapes and leaves on a scaffold of green enameled iron and wire tendrils. Five bunches...

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By George Smith, Howard and Sons

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By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

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$365 / item

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Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate

By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond

Located in Nyack, NY

As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...

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2010s American Modern Music Stands

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Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec

$15,158Sale Price|20% Off

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By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

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$12,650 / set

H 78 in W 126 in D 18 in

1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly versatile and functional Cado wall unit in walnut by Danish designer Poul Cadovius. We currently have many different Cado pieces in stock and can customize your order to incl...

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$14,575

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By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

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By Christopher Gentner

Located in Chicago, IL

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Paper Bowl Two, Made of Crumpled Brass Sheet, Handcrafted and Formed in Chicago

Paper Bowl Two, Made of Crumpled Brass Sheet, Handcrafted and Formed in Chicago

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Chicago, IL

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French Style 1950s Plant Stand

French Style 1950s Plant Stand

$3,500

H 37.75 in W 17 in D 17 in

French Style 1950s Plant Stand

Located in Sharon, CT

A plant stand that holds four small plants in style. Light blue over white paint. The holes are 4" in diameter.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner

Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner

Unavailable|$4,000

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Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner

Located in Santa Monica, CA

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English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed

English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed

$2,577 / set

H 45.48 in W 53.94 in D 74.02 in

English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed

Located in Devon, England

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Papier Mache Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal papier mache bust for your home. A papier mache bust — often made from paper, wood and paint — can elevate any home. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage papier mache bust you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a papier mache bust — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A papier mache bust is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Louis XVI and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one papier mache bust that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paravia produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Papier Mache Bust?

The average selling price for a papier mache bust at 1stDibs is $1,275, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $8,000 for the highest priced.

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 Papier Mache Bust
  • 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.