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Papier Mache Horse

Handmade Papier Mâché Horse Sculpture
Handmade Papier Mâché Horse Sculpture

Handmade Papier Mâché Horse Sculpture

$400Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.5 in W 29 in D 9.5 in

Handmade Papier Mâché Horse Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

A really fun and well done handmade papier mâché horse sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is crafted from recycled newspaper and is in very good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

English Country Papier Mache Horse
English Country Papier Mache Horse

English Country Papier Mache Horse

$32,000

H 78.5 in W 19 in D 88 in

English Country Papier Mache Horse

Located in Queens, NY

English Country style papier mache life size model of horse on rectangular platform base. (19/20th Cent.)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper, Wood

19th Century French Leather and Papier Mâché Horse Sculpture with Horsehair Mane
19th Century French Leather and Papier Mâché Horse Sculpture with Horsehair Mane

19th Century French Leather and Papier Mâché Horse Sculpture with Horsehair Mane

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring a touch of whimsical folk art charm to a shelf, child’s room, or country interior with this unusual antique horse sculpture from France. Crafted circa 1870, the figure is const...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Paper

Leather Horse, Italy, Late 19th, Early 20th Century
Leather Horse, Italy, Late 19th, Early 20th Century

Leather Horse, Italy, Late 19th, Early 20th Century

$697

H 11.03 in W 12.6 in D 3.94 in

Leather Horse, Italy, Late 19th, Early 20th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Papier-mâché horse covered in leather with metal elements.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather
French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather

French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather

$680

H 14.57 in W 18.51 in D 5.91 in

French Folk Art Sculpture of a Horse in Leather

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This French made papier mâché horse is wrapped in leather, presented in its authentic old patina.

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Leather, Paper

French 19th Century Carved Hardwood Horse, Likely Papier-Mâché Mold Form
French 19th Century Carved Hardwood Horse, Likely Papier-Mâché Mold Form

French 19th Century Carved Hardwood Horse, Likely Papier-Mâché Mold Form

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The residue suggests use as a moule de forme, or master mold, employed in the creation of papier-mâché horses and other decorative figures in 19th-century French workshops.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Hardwood

19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse
19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse

19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse

$3,470

H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 13.78 in

19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse

Located in Brecht, BE

Lots of charm and good condition for this 19th century papier mâché toy horse on wheels.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Toys

Materials

Wood, Paper

Decorative Rocking Horse Made of Papier-mâché, 1950s
Decorative Rocking Horse Made of Papier-mâché, 1950s

Decorative Rocking Horse Made of Papier-mâché, 1950s

$882

H 23.23 in W 11.03 in D 27.56 in

Decorative Rocking Horse Made of Papier-mâché, 1950s

Located in Madrid, ES

Decorative rocking horse made of papier-mâché, 1950s Measurements: 70 x 28 x 59 cms.

Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Mid-19th Century Handmade Rocking Horse Papier-Mâché Metal and Wood Italy 1840s
Mid-19th Century Handmade Rocking Horse Papier-Mâché Metal and Wood Italy 1840s

Mid-19th Century Handmade Rocking Horse Papier-Mâché Metal and Wood Italy 1840s

$588Sale Price|37% Off

H 26.38 in W 38.59 in D 10.63 in

Mid-19th Century Handmade Rocking Horse Papier-Mâché Metal and Wood Italy 1840s

Located in Palermo, IT

Beautiful handmade rocking horse with metal rod frame covered with a painted and hand-decorated papier-mâché shape.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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

WWI Model of Horse Head Wearing Gas Mask

$2,200

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.

Category

20th Century American Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Plastic

Rare German 1800s Anatomical Horse Model, Signed A.M.Sommer
Rare German 1800s Anatomical Horse Model, Signed A.M.Sommer

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 two thirds scale and over four foot long.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paper

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French Papier-mâché Horse
French Papier-mâché Horse

French Papier-mâché Horse

Unavailable

H 32 in W 34 in D 8.5 in

French Papier-mâché Horse

Located in Charleston, SC

Antique French Papier-mâché Horse. May have been a large pull toy at one time.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Toys

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Papier Mache' Horse on Wooden Base
19th Century French Papier Mache' Horse on Wooden Base

19th Century French Papier Mache' Horse on Wooden Base

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in

19th Century French Papier Mache' Horse on Wooden Base

Located in Milano, IT

A late 19th century French papier mache' horse on wood base, the horse with harness.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

Horse on Wheels Toy Framed Painting
Horse on Wheels Toy Framed Painting

Horse on Wheels Toy Framed Painting

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 26.78 in D 2.17 in

Horse on Wheels Toy Framed Painting

Located in Retie, BE

Framed painting of a papier mache horse toy on wheels. A paper mache - cardboard ride on toy horse - pull toy - horse pull toy with a boy on top.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Canvas, Plaster, Wood

Large Antique Painted Horse & Cart Papier Mache Tea Caddy 19th Century
Large Antique Painted Horse & Cart Papier Mache Tea Caddy 19th Century

Large Antique Painted Horse & Cart Papier Mache Tea Caddy 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Large papier Mache tea caddy with sloping top, professionally painted all round. The top of papier Mache tea caddy features a beautiful rural themed scene, and the front, a hunting s...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Paper

"Anatomie Clastique" model of a horse's hoof, by Dr. Auzoux.
"Anatomie Clastique" model of a horse's hoof, by Dr. Auzoux.

"Anatomie Clastique" model of a horse's hoof, by Dr. Auzoux.

By Dr. Louis Auzoux

Located in New Orleans, LA

The model is dissectable, Each part is labeled and attaches by hinge or wire. Papier mache composition.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Horse
Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Horse

Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Horse

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H 26.38 in W 30.32 in D 7.88 in

Early 20th Century Papier Mâché Horse

Located in Brecht, BE

An early 20th century papier mâché horse, with great expression.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

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

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Papier-Mâché Toy Horse, French 19th Century
Papier-Mâché Toy Horse, French 19th Century

Papier-Mâché Toy Horse, French 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A French papier-mâché toy horse on board with wheels, French 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Composition

Paper Mache Horse Costume
Paper Mache Horse Costume

Paper Mache Horse Costume

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H 25 in W 50 in D 16 in

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

Charming Early 19th Century Horse Papier Mache Mold
Charming Early 19th Century Horse Papier Mache Mold

Charming Early 19th Century Horse Papier Mache Mold

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H 28.75 in W 28.25 in D 12.25 in

Charming Early 19th Century Horse Papier Mache Mold

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming early 19th century French horse papier mache mold. A wonderful accent piece for any horse lover.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Oversized Papier Mache Childs Pull Along Toy Horse
Oversized Papier Mache Childs Pull Along Toy Horse

Oversized Papier Mache Childs Pull Along Toy Horse

Located in London, GB

Oversized Papier Mache Childs Pull Along Toy Horse A larger than the normal example of an early 20th century papier Mache child’s pull along toy horse.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Early Victorian Toys

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Oversized Papier Maché Pull Along Horse Toy
Late 19th Century Oversized Papier Maché Pull Along Horse Toy

Late 19th Century Oversized Papier Maché Pull Along Horse Toy

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century oversized papier maché pull along horse toy We are proud to offer an oversized 19th century Folk Art papier maché pull along horse toy.

Category

Antique 1890s British Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood, 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

Early 20th Century French Toy Papier Mâché Horse
Early 20th Century French Toy Papier Mâché Horse

Early 20th Century French Toy Papier Mâché Horse

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H 20.48 in W 20.48 in D 7.09 in

Early 20th Century French Toy Papier Mâché Horse

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early 20th century French toy pull along horse, body of papier mâché, Gesso and paint finish with real horsehair tail and mane.

Category

Early 20th Century French Toys

Mid-20th Century Paris Hand Made Papier Mache Theatre Horse Figure
Mid-20th Century Paris Hand Made Papier Mache Theatre Horse Figure

Mid-20th Century Paris Hand Made 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.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Models and Miniatures

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.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Papier Mâché Sculpture of a Horse in Polychrome Bright Colors Arabic Writing
Papier Mâché Sculpture of a Horse in Polychrome Bright Colors Arabic Writing

Papier Mâché Sculpture of a Horse in Polychrome Bright Colors Arabic Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Papier mâché sculpture of a horse on stand, hand painted in polychrome bright colors with Arabic writing.

Category

Late 20th Century Lebanese Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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.

Category

20th Century American Modern Masks

Papier Mache Horse Head
Papier Mache Horse Head

Papier Mache Horse Head

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H 44 in W 30 in D 15 in

Papier Mache Horse Head

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bizarre papier mache horse head.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Objects

Materials

Papier Mâché

Exquisite Papier Mache Horse Statue
Exquisite Papier Mache Horse Statue

Exquisite Papier Mache Horse Statue

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H 27.75 in W 28 in D 8 in

Exquisite Papier Mache Horse Statue

Located in Hudson, NY

Fabulous papier mache horse statue.

Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Life Sized Papier Mache Horse
Life Sized Papier Mache Horse

Life Sized Papier Mache Horse

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Life sized horse from a Victorian tack shop, wooden hooves, horsehair mane and tail, glass eyes, articulated mouth, painted gray surface with nice patina

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Papier Mâché

Papier Mache Children's Toy Horse
Papier Mache Children's Toy Horse

Papier Mache Children's Toy Horse

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H 34.5 in W 48 in D 12 in

Papier Mache Children's Toy Horse

Located in San Francisco, CA

Napoleon III Painted wood and papier mache toy horse circa 1870

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Papier Mâché

Tall Paper Mache Toy Horse
Tall Paper Mache Toy Horse

Tall Paper Mache Toy Horse

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H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 9.85 in

Tall Paper Mache Toy Horse

Located in Tongeren, BE

made in a kind of paper mache and linen, leather very small (out of proportion) ears, real horse hear tail, placed on a blue painted wooden board

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Children's Furniture

Materials

Leather, Papier Mâché, Paper

Paper Mache Horse Head Sculpture
Paper Mache Horse Head Sculpture

Paper Mache Horse Head Sculpture

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H 36 in W 12 in D 18.5 in

Paper Mache Horse Head Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Horse head sculpture made entirely from paper. Sculpture is attached to a wooden base as seen in image 7.

Category

20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

Folk Art Primitive Horse in Solid Wood and Papier-Mâché, 19th Century
Folk Art Primitive Horse in Solid Wood and Papier-Mâché, 19th Century

Folk Art Primitive Horse in Solid Wood and Papier-Mâché, 19th Century

Located in Madison, WI

Folk art, primitive horse sculpture dates back to the 19th century when it was hand made of solid wood and covered with a paper-mache hide, much of which has worn off over its long h...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Paper, Rope, Wood

Mexican Polychrome Toy Horse
Mexican Polychrome Toy Horse

Mexican Polychrome Toy Horse

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H 21 in W 20.5 in D 10 in

Mexican Polychrome Toy Horse

Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO

Beautiful Mexican Papier Mache toy horse on pine base with wheels.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Toys

Materials

Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

Temple Horse
Temple Horse

Temple Horse

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H 57 in W 32.5 in D 53 in

Temple Horse

Located in New York, NY

Temple Horse used at festival time. Ornate painted saddle and bridle, with glass and papier mache detailing.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché

Leather Horse Head
Leather Horse Head

Leather Horse Head

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H 19 in W 17.5 in D 6 in

Leather Horse Head

Located in Geneva, IL

WONDERFUL LEATHER HORSE HEAD (LEATHER OVER PAPER MACHE) GLASS EYES. REMARKABLE WORKMANSHIP. FOLK ART

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Glass, Papier Mâché, Paper

Rare HMV Advertising Nipper
Rare HMV Advertising Nipper

Rare HMV Advertising Nipper

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H 14.57 in W 18.9 in D 13.78 in

Rare HMV Advertising Nipper

By HMV

Located in Lymington, GB

The inside is smooth finished papier-mâché mixed with horse hair, in keeping with the methods used in the late 19thc/early 1900s.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Busts

Materials

Paper

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$1,380

H 8.25 in W 9 in D 3 in

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Located in Greenwich, CT

Figure of a horse , French 1940's , on a marble base appears unsigned finely carved, beautiful rendering, nice patina

Category

1940s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

San Sebastiano Cabinet by Sergio Fiorentino
San Sebastiano Cabinet by Sergio Fiorentino

San Sebastiano Cabinet by Sergio Fiorentino

$111,230

H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

San Sebastiano Cabinet by Sergio Fiorentino

By Sergio Fiorentino

Located in Milan, IT

Brass cabinet with bronze and Noto stone saint statue. Pulling each arrow, a symbol of martyrdom, can open part of the body and the various cabinet doors. Please, contact the Concier...

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2010s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet
19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet

19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet

$3,800Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 10.63 in Dm 12.6 in

19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite 52-piece porcelain dinner service, crafted by Sèvres in the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and heritage of French porcelain. Each piece features a hand...

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Antique 19th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace
C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace

C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace

By Henri d'Ainecy Montpezat

Located in London, GB

Portrait of Princess de Joinville riding a Bay Horse Henri d’Aincy, Le Comte Monpezat (French 1817-1859) Painted circa 1837-9 oil on canvas 113 x 92 inches (including frame) 92 x 70 ...

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1830s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Located in Austin, TX

A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Finely rendered Equestrian Model Sculpture
Finely rendered Equestrian Model Sculpture

Finely rendered Equestrian Model Sculpture, 1930

$3,400

H 8.25 in W 11.25 in D 3 in

Finely rendered Equestrian Model Sculpture

Located in Greenwich, CT

a very fine Model Sculpture of a standing horse , finely rendered in patinated plaster, signed ‘MMM’ and dated 30 , w. rich burnished patina. Its quality and elegance are reminiscent...

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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Extremely Rare, Huge Lifelike Horse Made of Leather, 1960s
Extremely Rare, Huge Lifelike Horse Made of Leather, 1960s

Extremely Rare, Huge Lifelike Horse Made of Leather, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Extremely rare, very decorative and lifelike horse made of leather. Probably from the house "Liberty's London" in England. The proportions are wonderfully genuine, the horse amazi...

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Vintage Brown Leather Horse Sculpture
Vintage Brown Leather Horse Sculpture

Vintage Brown Leather Horse Sculpture

$2,282

H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 8.27 in

Vintage Brown Leather Horse Sculpture

Located in Kastrup, DK

Vintage sculpture representing a horse. In light brown leather with glass eyes. Presumably originating from Italy. Good condition with natural age-related patina.  

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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Dr. Auzoux’s Historic Full Sized Horse Model
Dr. Auzoux’s Historic Full Sized Horse Model

Dr. Auzoux’s Historic Full Sized Horse Model

By Dr. Louis Auzoux

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is one of the largest and rarest of the Dr. Auzoux papier mâché anatomical models. It’s also one of our most ambitious offerings. This prized 1846 first generation handmade mode...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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Papier Mache Horse For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic papier mache horse available at 1stDibs. A papier mache horse — often made from paper, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer papier mache horse, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each papier mache horse bearing Folk Art or Modern hallmarks is very popular.

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Prices for a papier mache horse start at $275 and top out at $4,750 with the average selling for $1,533.
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  • 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.