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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
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Hand Painted Styrofoam and Papier-Mâché Head or Hat Display
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hand painted head of a woman with short hair. Created from Styrofoam, papier-mâché and rope, this
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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
Located in Bridgeport, CT
of the movie. Each dwarf head form mask is painted paper mache. One dwarf is missing however, and one
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

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. Eyes blink
Category

Vintage 1940s Masks

Materials

Paper

Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old carnival "giant" circa 1950. Light wood and foam structure, papier maché head. Made to be
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Paper

Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950
Old Carnival "Giant", circa 1950
H 66.93 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Articulated Doll, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very beautiful doll with papier-mâché head and wooden body, articulated She wears a superb dress
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Antique 18th Century European Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Articulated Doll, 18th Century
Articulated Doll, 18th Century
H 27.96 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Articulated Doll, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very beautiful doll with papier-mâché head and wooden body, articulated. She wears a superb dress
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Antique 18th Century European Louis XVI Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Articulated Doll, 18th Century
Articulated Doll, 18th Century
H 23.63 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Articulated Doll, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very beautiful doll with a papier-mâché head and a wooden body, articulated. She wears a superb
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Antique 18th Century European Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Articulated Doll, 18th Century
Articulated Doll, 18th Century
H 24.41 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Late 19th Century Automaton of a Monkey under Glass Dome
Located in Dublin 8, IE
papier-mâché head, articulated lips and eyes, and is dressed as a country gentleman taking a break from
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Silk

Antique Papier Mâché Cow Head
Located in Houston, TX
Antique papier mâché cow head dating to early 20th century, France.
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Antique Papier Mâché Cow Head
Antique Papier Mâché Cow Head
H 16 in W 20.5 in D 16.5 in
English Bulldog Head Papier-mâché Collar Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
English bulldog head papier-mâché collar box. This is just wonderful. Made of Papier-mâché
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Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Composition

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
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Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Papier Maché Lion's Head with Real Teeth for Taxidermy Use
Located in Leuven , BE
Papier mâché lions head, with nice coloured patina in off-white, black and red. The head was used
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Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Sergio Bustamante Italian Painted Papier-Mache Rhino Head Wall Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Italian (1970s) wall sculpture of a rhinoceros\' head, rendered in papier-mache,painted
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

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.   
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Masks

Materials

Paper

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.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Masks

Materials

Paper

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

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
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Masks

Materials

Paper

Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century
Located in Peekskill, NY
mâché head. There is a wonderful book on the subject of these rare models called "Silent Partners" by
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Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

German Vintage Easter Candy Box Bunny Figure Papier Mâché
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Vintage Easter bunny candy box. Easter bunny figure made of papier mâché from the 50th covered with
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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Paper

Huge English Early 20th Century Papier Mache Bull Figure
Located in London, GB
Huge English Early 20th century Papier Mache Bull Figure Firmly attached to a section pine
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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Life-Sized Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Papier Mâché Buddha, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
his head. Crafted out of lacquered and gilt papier mâché, and completely hollow inside, the Buddha is
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Antique Early 1900s Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

End of 16th Century Ecce Homo Sculpture Papier-mâché and Terracotta
Located in Milan, IT
Late 16th - early 17th century Ecce Homo Papier-mâché and terracotta, cm alt. 56 x depth 29 x
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Folk Art Papier Paper Mâché Mardi Gras Halloween Voodoo Costume Mask
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique antique handmade Folk Art papier/papier mâché Mardi Gras/Halloween voodoo costume mask
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Early 20th Century Masks

Materials

Paper

Charming French Papier Mache and Wood Large Antique Horse, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
With original leather bridle, saddle, head-dress and accompanying booklet. A wonderful thing
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Antique 19th Century French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

Antique Folk Art Papier Paper Mâché Mardi Gras Halloween Voodoo Costume Mask
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique antique handmade folk art papier/paper mâché Mardi Gras/Halloween voodoo costume mask
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Early 20th Century Masks

Materials

Paper

Very Large Gold Gilt Papier Mâché Wall Hanging Mask of the Gods of Wind in Mask
Located in GB
beautifully gold gilt. Due to the medium being papier mache they weigh very little, as such they are very easy
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20th Century English Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paper

WWI Model of Horse Head Wearing Gas Mask
Located in New York, NY
WWI model of a molded papier-mache brown horse head wearing a gas mask and goggles. (Can be mounted
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20th Century American Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Plastic

Botanic Model of Inflorescence, Flower Head, Italy, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
papier-mâché components. Mounted on a round black wooden base, hand painted. Paper label. Paravia, Milan
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Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Framed 18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Angel Head Wall Relief Sculpture
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
angel 'putto' was sculpted from papier-mâché. It is mounted on the original burgundy velvet and frame
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Antique Teaching Aid - Median Incision of the Human Head by PHYWE
Located in Berghuelen, DE
hand lettered anatomical model. A median incision of the head for class. It is made of wood, papier
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Early 20th Century German Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Monumental Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Buddha Head, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
from paper pulp (papier mâché), then covered with layers upon layers of lacquer - a process that can
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Lacquer

Sergio Bustamante Moose Head Wall Sculpture Limited Edition 22/100 with COA
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Miami, FL
sculpture is in papier mache with chocolate paint and lacquer. It is signed and numbered 22/100 as shown
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Paper

Antique Teaching Aid Median Incision of the Human Head, Ca. 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
class. It is made of wood, papier maché and plaster, manufactured by SOMSO or PHYWE, Germany ca. 1920
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Large Sculpture of Beetle in Flight
Located in Houston, TX
beetle used for anatomical instruction in a Prague, (circa 1950-1959). Model is hand-crafted from papier
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Vintage 1950s Czech Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Rubber, Paper

Large Sculpture of Beetle in Flight
Large Sculpture of Beetle in Flight
H 26 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
with paintings and papier mache figures, inaugurating the first exhibit of his works at the Galeria
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 19.69 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
with paintings and papier mache figures, inaugurating the first exhibit of his works at the Galeria
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Japanese Laquered Tray Decorated with People on a Verandah, Meiji Period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good papier mâché, circular, black lacquered tray, hand enameled and gilded, made in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets
Located in London, GB
arms and papier Mache bodies. One still retains its original clothing, A truly charming example and
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Antique 1820s French Toys

Materials

Fabric, Pine, Paper

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. Comes
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Truffle Pig, Large Articulated 1800s French Trade Stimulator
Located in Peekskill, NY
This five foot plus papier mâché pig was used as a fund raiser or trade stimulator. The brass
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid hand painted, 19th Century Meiji Period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century English Crying Ventriloquist Dummy
Located in London, GB
from papier Mache and linen material. The body is made from cardboard and with a pine base
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Vintage 1920s European Early Victorian Toys

Materials

Linen, Cut Glass, Pine, Paper

Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
pressed cotton and fitted with a papier-mâché drum, a wooden house and a music box in the shape of a
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois
Located in London, GB
Rare Automaton Whistler by Henry Phalibois, with papier-mache character head modeled with puckered
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Antique Early 1900s French Musical Instruments

Materials

Satin

Antique 19th Century CM Bergmann Simon & Halbig Bisque Composite Girl Doll
Located in Dayton, OH
, Beck & Gottschalck, William Gobel, Simon & Halbig and maybe others. Bergmann also made papier maché
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Toys

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 19th Century German CM Bergmann Bisque Composite Doll Sleep Eyes
Located in Dayton, OH
maybe others. Bergmann also made papier mache dolls, kid leather bodied dolls, character baby dolls
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Toys

Materials

Ceramic

Magot, original 19th century porcelain Buddha
Located in Vicenza, IT
Italy. The Piedmontese ones, made of papier-mâché, were then unusual. Authenticity: Completely intact
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Magot, original 19th century porcelain Buddha
Magot, original 19th century porcelain Buddha
H 14.18 in W 13.39 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
Located in London, GB
condition, large size and overall condition. A handcrafted papier mâché structure covered in velour aged
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Toys

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood, Paper

Rare German 1800s Anatomical Horse Model, Signed A.M.Sommer
By Frederik Sommer
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an important handmade large scale papier mâché anatomical model of a horse. It's close to
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Antique Late 19th Century German Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paper

18th Century Wood Sculpture "Bambino Gesu" with Eyes in Glass
Located in Palermo, IT
materials (wood, papier mâché wax, terracotta) and in many attitudes: naked children, in swaddling clothes
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Antique 1750s Italian Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Scrap Wood

19th Century French Wig Stand by Louis Danjard
Located in New York, NY
example of Folk Art in Walker's collection. He also commissioned Nadelman to sculpt portrait heads of his
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Gilt Ceremonial Thai Head dress
Located in North Hollywood, CA
conical metal spire at the top, in gilt papier mâché, metal and glass gemstones displayed on a black
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20th Century Thai Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Gilt Ceremonial Thai Head dress
Gilt Ceremonial Thai Head dress
H 26 in W 11 in D 9 in
Articulated Workshop Mannequin with Original Stand 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Alive size. Articulated brass fingers. Part of forelegs covered with corck. Papier mâché head
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

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
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Toys and Dolls

Materials

Other

Early 19th Century Collector’s Doll
Early 19th Century Collector’s Doll
H 35.44 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
19th Century French Papier Mâché Doll Head
Located in Antwerp, BE
French papier mâché doll head retaining the original paint. A lovely sculpture to create an
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

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

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.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Busts

Materials

Paper

Rare 18th century Spanish Papier Mache Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green painted papier mache with burnished gold highlights, angel heads centered by acanthus
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Papier Mâché

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 1900's hand painted paper mache carnival head.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

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Papier Mache Head For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic papier mache head available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, paint and antler, every papier mache head was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the papier mache head you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each papier mache head bearing Folk Art, Art Deco or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made papier mache head has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sergio Bustamante, Dr. Louis Auzoux and El Ingenio are consistently popular.

How Much is a Papier Mache Head?

Prices for a papier mache head can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $9,520, while the average can fetch as much as $1,450.
Questions About Papier Mache Head
  • 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.