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Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris
Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris

Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris

Located in London, GB

Antique 1930s judge theatre papier mâché head from Paris This lot is a rare original 1930s papier mâché French theatre heads.

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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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 lovely woman is hand painted with short brown hair, blue-green eyes, a blue-collar, ...

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20th Century American Bohemian Busts

Materials

Paint, Paper

Important 1937 Papier Mâche Head/Masks Of "The 7 Dwarfs" - A Revue For The Movie
Important 1937 Papier Mâche Head/Masks Of "The 7 Dwarfs" - A Revue For The Movie

Important 1937 Papier Mâche Head/Masks Of "The 7 Dwarfs" - A Revue For The Movie

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A truly spectacular and important piece of historical American film art. A group of Dwarf Masks from the 1937 Theater Land on stage revue of the new movie "Snow White and the Seven D...

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950
Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950

Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950

$3,315

H 66.93 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in

Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Light wood and foam structure, papier maché head. Made to be worn by 1 person.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Paper

Antique Papier Mâché Cow Head
Antique Papier Mâché Cow Head

Antique Papier Mâché Cow Head

$2,200

H 16 in W 20.5 in D 16.5 in

Antique Papier Mâché Cow Head

Located in Chireno, TX

Antique papier mâché cow head dating to early 20th century, France.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wire

1950's Papier mâché french theatre head
1950's Papier mâché french theatre head

1950's Papier mâché french theatre head

$384

H 9.85 in W 10.63 in D 14.18 in

1950's Papier mâché french theatre head

Located in Diest, BE

A 1950's rare original James Ensor style papier mâché theatre head. This item was obtained via a private collection (France).

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

English Bulldog Head Papier-mâché Collar Box
English Bulldog Head Papier-mâché Collar Box

English Bulldog Head Papier-mâché Collar Box

Located in Lambertville, NJ

English bulldog head papier-mâché collar box. This is just wonderful.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Composition

American Folk Art Eagle’s Head Papier-Mâché Mask
American Folk Art Eagle’s Head Papier-Mâché Mask

American Folk Art Eagle’s Head Papier-Mâché Mask

Located in Tampa, FL

An exceptional late 19th century American folk art eagle’s head mask, crafted from papier-mâché and hand painted in vivid detail.

Category

Antique 1890s American Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Bulldog" head resembles a very grumpy little cartoon bulldog with a studded collar and loa...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Poodle Face" head resembles a poodle with a brown fur collar.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Curious Grandpa" head resembles a man with white hair and curious facial expression, sadly the ...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Monster Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Monster Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Monster Carnival Parade Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large hand-painted fiberglass carnival head depicting a grumpy blue demon monster character, complete with red hair, wide-set brown eyes, yellow tusk-like protrusions, and an open ci...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1950s Spanish Bull Head Hand Painted Papier-Mâché Festival Mask
1950s Spanish Bull Head Hand Painted Papier-Mâché Festival Mask

1950s Spanish Bull Head Hand Painted Papier-Mâché Festival Mask

Located in Marbella, ES

Popular 1950s Spanish bull head hand painted papier-mâché mask worn during village festivals.   

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Masks

Materials

Paper

1950s Spanish Elephant Head Hand Painted Papier-mâché Festival Mask
1950s Spanish Elephant Head Hand Painted Papier-mâché Festival Mask

1950s Spanish Elephant Head Hand Painted Papier-mâché Festival Mask

Located in Marbella, ES

Popular 1950s Spanish elephant head hand painted papier-mâché mask worn during village festivals.   

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Masks

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Sea Devil Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Sea Devil Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Sea Devil Carnival Parade Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This extra large "Sea Devil" head with a seahorse sticking out of the top and an eel going through th...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster with Pipe Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster with Pipe Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster with Pipe Carnival Parade Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Green Monster" head resembles a sea creature or swamp monster who enjoys smoking from his tobac...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century
Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century

Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century

Located in Peekskill, NY

Also included is the original hand painted papier mâché head. There is a wonderful book on the subject of these rare models called "Silent Partners" by Jane Munro, "The Mannequin, o...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Jovial Rasta Woman Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Jovial Rasta Woman Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Jovial Rasta Woman Carnival Parade Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This extra large Jovial Rasta Woman head has an infectiously happy yet devious face.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

19th Century Roullet Decamp Growling Dog
19th Century Roullet Decamp Growling Dog

19th Century Roullet Decamp Growling Dog

$1,985

H 11 in W 18 in D 7 in

19th Century Roullet Decamp Growling Dog

Located in London, GB

Typically, the body of the Growler from the neck down is a single piece of papier-mâché, attached to a papier-mâché head with a hinged jaw and glass eyes.

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

Sergio Bustamante Signed Twin Giraffes, 1977
Sergio Bustamante Signed Twin Giraffes, 1977

Sergio Bustamante Signed Twin Giraffes, 1977

$3,800Sale Price|55% Off

H 48 in W 45 in D 26 in

Sergio Bustamante Signed Twin Giraffes, 1977

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful large twin headed Papier Mache giraffe sculpture by Sergio Bustamante from 1977.

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Recent Sales

Articulated Workshop Mannequin with Original Stand 19th Century
Articulated Workshop Mannequin with Original Stand 19th Century

Articulated Workshop Mannequin with Original Stand 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Part of forelegs covered with corck. Papier mâché head. Adjustable wooden stand. Measures of stand: Max 35 height, width 24, depth 27.

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Early 19th Century Collector’s Doll
Early 19th Century Collector’s Doll

Early 19th Century Collector’s Doll

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

Early 19th Century Collector’s Doll

Located in Paris, FR

Early 19th century collector’s doll, polychrome papier mâché head from the famous Voit house Body in wood and fabrics.

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Toys and Dolls

Materials

Other

19th Century French Papier Mâché Doll Head
19th Century French Papier Mâché Doll Head

19th Century French Papier Mâché Doll Head

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 5.12 in

19th Century French Papier Mâché Doll Head

Located in Antwerp, BE

French papier mâché doll head retaining the original paint.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

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

19th Century French Wig Head Marotte Papier Maché

Unavailable

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

Czechoslovakian "Oh My Deer" Papier Mache Carnival Head
Czechoslovakian "Oh My Deer" Papier Mache Carnival Head

Czechoslovakian "Oh My Deer" Papier Mache Carnival Head

Unavailable

H 23.5 in W 14.5 in D 15 in

Czechoslovakian "Oh My Deer" Papier Mache Carnival Head

Located in Charleston, SC

Hand made Czechoslovakian Papier-mâché Deer head with original inside label.

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20th Century Czech Carnival Art

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head
Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head

Unavailable

H 29 in W 17 in D 15 in

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head

Located in Chicago, IL

Early 1900's hand painted paper mache carnival head.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head
Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head

Unavailable

H 29 in W 17 in D 15 in

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head

Located in Chicago, IL

Large early 1900's hand painted paper mache carnival head.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Early 20th Century Art Deco Handmade Papier Mâché Civic Opera Pharaoh Drop
Early 20th Century Art Deco Handmade Papier Mâché Civic Opera Pharaoh Drop

Early 20th Century Art Deco Handmade Papier Mâché Civic Opera Pharaoh Drop

Located in Chicago, IL

Impressive all original circa 1920s American Art Deco papier mâché Egyptian pharaoh head with original hand-painted polychrome painted finish handcrafted by artists employed under th...

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Vintage 1920s American Egyptian Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Sergio Bustamante Wall Hung Rhino Head
Sergio Bustamante Wall Hung Rhino Head

Sergio Bustamante Wall Hung Rhino Head

Unavailable

H 21 in W 19 in D 30 in

Sergio Bustamante Wall Hung Rhino Head

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Hollywood, FL

A Sergio Bustamante wall hung rhino head. Painted papier mâché.

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Vintage 1970s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Oversized Clergyman English Theatre Papier Mâché Head
Oversized Clergyman English Theatre Papier Mâché Head

Oversized Clergyman English Theatre Papier Mâché Head

Located in London, GB

Oversized Clergyman theatre papier mâché head We are proud to offer a lovely example of an original second quarter of the 20th Century oversized papier mâché head in the form of a c...

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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Paint, Paper

Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head
Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head

Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head

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H 16 in W 13 in D 13 in

Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head

Located in London, GB

Huge paper mâché Carnival / Fairground Winston Churchill decorative rare item The item for sale is a very rare vintage circa 1970s English handmade life-size carnival Winston Chur...

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Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Carillon of five rag musicians, cloth body, iron feet, papier-mâché head, Italy
Carillon of five rag musicians, cloth body, iron feet, papier-mâché head, Italy

Carillon of five rag musicians, cloth body, iron feet, papier-mâché head, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Incredible and very rare set of five antiques piece musicians, built with a fabric body and iron feet to ensure stability, hand-painted papier-mâché head, the piano is a functioning ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Oliver Hardy Theatre Papier Mâché Head / Mask
Vintage Oliver Hardy Theatre Papier Mâché Head / Mask

Vintage Oliver Hardy Theatre Papier Mâché Head / Mask

Located in London, GB

This lot is a wonderful example of a vintage English handmade papier mâché hardy theater head. It’s highly likely this item was accompanied by a Stan Laurel head when the theatre per...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Carnival Papier Mâché Head with Moveable Teeth
Vintage Carnival Papier Mâché Head with Moveable Teeth

Vintage Carnival Papier Mâché Head with Moveable Teeth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very unique head from a carnival. Great coloring and condition. Mounted on a metal stand. Small crank in the back allowing you to rotate his teeth around in side the mouth. Cool piec...

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Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1940s Paper Mache Chinese Dragon Head from a Costume
1940s Paper Mache Chinese Dragon Head from a Costume

1940s Paper Mache Chinese Dragon Head from a Costume

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s handmade papier mâché head of a dragon. From a costume worn for Chinese New Years.

Category

Vintage 1940s Masks

Materials

Paper

Skeletal, Fabric Covered Mannequin
Skeletal, Fabric Covered Mannequin

Skeletal, Fabric Covered Mannequin

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H 70 in W 15 in D 9 in

Skeletal, Fabric Covered Mannequin

Located in Culver City, CA

Metal articulated hands, cloth wrappings, hand-painted papier mâché head.

Category

Antique 1870s French More Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Papier Mâché Pigs Theatre Head
Papier Mâché Pigs Theatre Head

Papier Mâché Pigs Theatre Head

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H 12 in W 10 in D 16 in

Papier Mâché Pigs Theatre Head

Located in London, GB

Antique 1930s Pigs Theatre papier mâché head from Paris This lot is a rare original 1930s papier mâché French theatre heads.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Articulated Mannequin
Articulated Mannequin

Articulated Mannequin

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H 67 in W 16 in D 10 in

Articulated Mannequin

Located in Culver City, CA

With hand-painted papier mâché head. Formerly of the studio of Franklin Watkins.

Category

Antique 1850s German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Wood

Articulated Wooden Horse Artist’s Model by C. Barbe, England, circa 1830
Articulated Wooden Horse Artist’s Model by C. Barbe, England, circa 1830

Articulated Wooden Horse Artist’s Model by C. Barbe, England, circa 1830

Located in Culver City, CA

Barbe, England, circa 1830. Carved wooden body, papier mâché head, with brass interior hardware on iron and wood display.

Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Bullocks Royal Marionette Figure
Early 20th Century English Bullocks Royal Marionette Figure

Early 20th Century English Bullocks Royal Marionette Figure

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century English bullocks Royal Marionette figure We share what we love, and we love this characteristic hand crafted articulated English Bullocks Royal Marionette figu...

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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Papier Mâché Dogs Head
Papier Mâché Dogs Head

Papier Mâché Dogs Head

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H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 6 in

Papier Mâché Dogs Head

Located in London, GB

Papier mâché dogs head We are proud to offer an early 20th century papier mâché dogs head with original glass eyes.

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Victorian Toys

Materials

Paper

Papier Mâché Theatre Bears Head
Papier Mâché Theatre Bears Head

Papier Mâché Theatre Bears Head

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H 12 in W 13 in D 19 in

Papier Mâché Theatre Bears Head

Located in London, GB

Vintage papier mâché bears head theatre Folk Art decorative item For sale is a wonderful early vintage original papier mâché theatre bears head originating from Hamm in Germany.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Papier Mâché Presidential Theatre Head
Papier Mâché Presidential Theatre Head

Papier Mâché Presidential Theatre Head

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H 15 in W 15 in D 16 in

Papier Mâché Presidential Theatre Head

Located in London, GB

Presidential papier mâché theatre head from Paris, circa 1950s This lot is a rare original 1950s papier mâché French theatre heads in the form of a presidential figure.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

19th Century Papier Mâché Horse Head
19th Century Papier Mâché Horse Head

19th Century Papier Mâché Horse Head

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H 29.53 in W 11.82 in D 21.66 in

19th Century Papier Mâché Horse Head

Located in Brecht, BE

Very rare find and good quality papier mâché horse head ... quirky collectors item.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Papier Mâché Cat Head, circa 1930

Papier Mâché Cat Head, circa 1930

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H 17 in W 15.25 in D 14.5 in

Papier Mâché Cat Head, circa 1930

Located in Culver City, CA

Papier Mâché cat head, circa 1930. Originally from Lyon theatre in France, with original period paint.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Masks

Life-Size French Articulated Mannequin Artist Antique Lay Figure
Life-Size French Articulated Mannequin Artist Antique Lay Figure

Life-Size French Articulated Mannequin Artist Antique Lay Figure

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The remnants of a pressed steel label is visible on the tip of the neck as shown within the photographs A removable papier mâché head with gesso and polychrome painted finish, art...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Papier Mâché Cows Head, England, circa 1910
Papier Mâché Cows Head, England, circa 1910

Papier Mâché Cows Head, England, circa 1910

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H 14.75 in W 16.25 in D 14 in

Papier Mâché Cows Head, England, circa 1910

Located in Culver City, CA

Papier mâché cows head, England, circa 1910 With original paint, once used in a theatrical production.

Category

Early 20th Century English Masks

Hand Sculpted Papier Mâché Elephant Head Sculpture
Hand Sculpted Papier Mâché Elephant Head Sculpture

Hand Sculpted Papier Mâché Elephant Head Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

This beautiful papier mâché fake taxidermy sculpture was handmade in the Caribbean.

Category

Early 2000s Guianese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Head
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Head

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Head

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century papier mache theatre head We are proud to offer a mid-20th century hand crafted papier mache theatre head.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century papier Mache theatre head
Early 20th Century papier Mache theatre head

Early 20th Century papier Mache theatre head

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century papier Mache theatre head A charming example of an early 20th century papier Mache French theatre head, in the form of a pig.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Huge Vintage Papier Mâché Carnival Parade Head, 1950s
Huge Vintage Papier Mâché Carnival Parade Head, 1950s

Huge Vintage Papier Mâché Carnival Parade Head, 1950s

Located in Hastings, GB

Huge papier mâché carnival 'Big Head' Handmade vintage carnival parade head circa 1950s In good condition for age Dimensions Are as close as possible, a very awkward shap...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Vintage French Papier Mache Brightly Painted Carnival Heads
Vintage French Papier Mache Brightly Painted Carnival Heads

Vintage French Papier Mache Brightly Painted Carnival Heads

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A variety of large brightly-painted vintage French papier mâché Carnival or ‘caricature’ type heads.  

Category

20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Papier Mache American Carnival Head
Early 20th Century Papier Mache American Carnival Head

Early 20th Century Papier Mache American Carnival Head

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century papier Mache American carnival head A hand crafted early 20th century papier Mache American carnival head.

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Bulldog" head resembles a very grumpy little cartoon bulldog with a studded collar and loa...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Herbert Brighton Ventriloquist’s Dummy
Early 20th Century Herbert Brighton Ventriloquist’s Dummy

Early 20th Century Herbert Brighton Ventriloquist’s Dummy

Located in London, GB

Lovely named Archie, this papier Mache example comes with a detachable head, neck, glass eyes, operational mouth, original hand-crafted clothing, and its original suitcase with strap...

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Vintage 1930s British Early Victorian Toys

Materials

Paper

1950s Spanish Hand Painted Cock Head Papier-mâché Festival Mask
1950s Spanish Hand Painted Cock Head Papier-mâché Festival Mask

1950s Spanish Hand Painted Cock Head Papier-mâché Festival Mask

Located in Marbella, ES

Popular 1950s Spanish hand painted papier-mâché cock head mask worn during village festivals.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Masks

Materials

Paper

1950s Spanish Pig Head Hand Painted Papier-mâché Festival Mask
1950s Spanish Pig Head Hand Painted Papier-mâché Festival Mask

1950s Spanish Pig Head Hand Painted Papier-mâché Festival Mask

Located in Marbella, ES

Popular 1950s Spanish pig head hand painted papier-mâché mask worn during village festivals.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Masks

Materials

Paper

1950s Spanish Hand Painted Cock Head Papier-Mâché Festival Mask
1950s Spanish Hand Painted Cock Head Papier-Mâché Festival Mask

1950s Spanish Hand Painted Cock Head Papier-Mâché Festival Mask

Located in Marbella, ES

Popular 1950s Spanish hand painted papier-mâché cock head mask worn during village festivals.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Masks

Materials

Paper

French Papier Mâché Theatre Horse Head from Paris, circa 1950s
French Papier Mâché Theatre Horse Head from Paris, circa 1950s

French Papier Mâché Theatre Horse Head from Paris, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

French papier mâché theatre horse head from Paris, circa 1950s For sale in this LOT is a rare original 1950s Papier mâché French theatre horse’s heads.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Mid 20thcentury papier Mache Paris theatre mask of sleepy head
Mid 20thcentury papier Mache Paris theatre mask of sleepy head

Mid 20thcentury papier Mache Paris theatre mask of sleepy head

Located in London, GB

Mid 20thcentury papier Mache Paris theatre mask of sleepy head A quirky example of an early to mid-20th century hand crafted papier Mache theatre mask, in the form of a sleepy head ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Masks

Materials

Paper

French Puppeteer’s Collection
French Puppeteer’s Collection

French Puppeteer’s Collection

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H 16 in W 9 in D 3 in

French Puppeteer’s Collection

Located in London, GB

We are proud to offer a vast collection of early to mid-20th century French papier mâché hand puppets. A total of 52 individual puppets in this collection, papier mâché heads and han...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Paper

Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask
Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask

Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask

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H 11 in W 13 in D 11 in

Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask

Located in London, GB

Rare double sided theatre carnival papier mâché oversized head. This is a very collectable and unique item, we have never had one in stock before and very unlikely to be obtaining...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Papier Mâché Hippo, Bear and Giraffe
Papier Mâché Hippo, Bear and Giraffe

Papier Mâché Hippo, Bear and Giraffe

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H 15 in W 11 in D 16 in

Papier Mâché Hippo, Bear and Giraffe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Playful papier mâché animal heads. One giraffe, one hippo and one bear available.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Jeu de Massacre, circa 1920
Jeu de Massacre, circa 1920

Jeu de Massacre, circa 1920

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H 17 in W 3 in D 3.5 in

Jeu de Massacre, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

The item is made from a papier mâché head which is hand painted, the hands and legs are made from hand carved wood.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Paper Mâché Parade Carnival Head
Vintage Paper Mâché Parade Carnival Head

Vintage Paper Mâché Parade Carnival Head

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This giant papier mâché parade head was found in Kansas. Most likely used for a department store Thanksgiving or Christmas parade or Mardi Gras festivities.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Composition

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.

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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Paper

bull's head trade sign
bull's head trade sign

bull's head trade sign

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H 14 in W 13 in D 9 in

bull's head trade sign

Located in Greenwich, CT

Charming 19th century bull/cow head trade sign of papier mache / composition in original paint

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Antique 19th Century European Decorative Art

Materials

Papier Mâché

c.1830 Jennens & Bettridge M.O.P. Papier Mache Tray on Stand
c.1830 Jennens & Bettridge M.O.P. Papier Mache Tray on Stand

c.1830 Jennens & Bettridge M.O.P. Papier Mache Tray on Stand

Located in Highwood, IL

Spain is another contemporary stronghold of papier mache production, where enormous papier mache characters with huge heads join the religious processions at Corpus Christi, and are ...

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20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Livestock Gas Mask on an Antique Paper Mache Head
Livestock Gas Mask on an Antique Paper Mache Head

Livestock Gas Mask on an Antique Paper Mache Head

Located in Peekskill, NY

It's full size and comes mounted on a rare antique papier mâché cows head mannequin.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Carnival Or Circus Glass Eyed Tiger Head
Carnival Or Circus Glass Eyed Tiger Head

Carnival Or Circus Glass Eyed Tiger Head

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H 15.5 in W 12 in D 16 in

Carnival Or Circus Glass Eyed Tiger Head

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This paper mache tiger head from the 1920's features glass eyes and a fantastic vibrant original paint surface. Presented on original black painted wood shield mount. Likely a circus...

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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

RARE 19THC FRENCH MILLINERS HEAD SIGNED PARIS & DATED 1860
RARE 19THC FRENCH MILLINERS HEAD SIGNED PARIS & DATED 1860

RARE 19THC FRENCH MILLINERS HEAD SIGNED PARIS & DATED 1860

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS RARE FRENCH MILLINERS HEAD IS IN FANTASTIC CONDITION AND IS DATED 1860 & SIGNED "DANJARD L VINCENT " PARIS ,"BREVENT en 1860 " IN AS FOUND CONDITION.THE PAINT IS ALL ORIGINAL W/...

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché

The Sultan c.1950
The Sultan c.1950

The Sultan c.1950

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H 17 in W 16 in D 13 in

The Sultan c.1950

Located in London, GB

Vintage Papier Mache Sultan Theatre Head For sale in this LOT is a wonderfully charming and well used theatre Papier Mache head in the form of a sultan.

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Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Vintage Decorative Carved Stag Head
Vintage Decorative Carved Stag Head

Vintage Decorative Carved Stag Head

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H 31 in W 17 in D 22 in

Vintage Decorative Carved Stag Head

Located in Chireno, TX

Extremely decorative vintage stag head of papier mâché and wood with antlers.

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20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th French Century Marotte Head
19th French Century Marotte Head

19th French Century Marotte Head

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H 15.75 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in

19th French Century Marotte Head

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Late 19th century painted Marotte head, papier mâché. Wonderful expression. Minor losses, split seam to both sides of the head although the item remains stabile and stands well.

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Antique Late 19th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Paper

WWI Model of Horse Head Wearing Gas Mask
WWI Model of Horse Head Wearing Gas Mask

WWI Model of Horse Head Wearing Gas Mask

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H 28 in W 14.5 in D 27 in

WWI Model of Horse Head Wearing Gas Mask

Located in Queens, NY

WWI model of a molded papier-mache brown horse head wearing a gas mask and goggles.

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20th Century American Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Plastic

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Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Masks

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Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display

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$525Sale Price|30% Off

H 18.63 in W 29.38 in D 2.5 in

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Located in Guaynabo, PR

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$1,650

H 23 in W 42.13 in D 0.13 in

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Located in High Point, NC

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in Echt, NL

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$61,581Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Glass, Walnut

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50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

By Green River Fossil Company

Located in Logan, UT

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$19,850

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in New Orleans, LA

A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...

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19th Century Tester Bed

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$24,500

H 124 in W 82 in D 89.5 in

19th Century Tester Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished with elaborate carvings on the headboard and sides. The stunning wood grain enha...

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19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870

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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century French gold mounted on mother of pearl, extensive traveling etui set, of elongated octagonal form, the gold mounted with polished mother of pearl panels and the ...

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Gold

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Papier Mache Head For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic papier mache head available at 1stDibs. Each papier mache head for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, fabric and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a papier mache head — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right papier mache head, those designed in mid-century modern, folk art and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made papier mache head over the years, but those crafted by Sergio Bustamante are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a papier mache head can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $41,171, while the average can fetch as much as $1,825.