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Russian Papier Mache

A Russian Papier Mache Troika Box, 19th Century
A Russian Papier Mache Troika Box, 19th Century

A Russian Papier Mache Troika Box, 19th Century

$520

H 2.37 in W 5.44 in D 3.55 in

A Russian Papier Mache Troika Box, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Russian Papier Mache Troika Box, 19th Century Description: The black rectangular box with a slightly domed lid depicting a troika carrying three young women through the country, o...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Russian Papier Mache and Lacquer Tobacco Box by Vishnyakov Factiory
Russian Papier Mache and Lacquer Tobacco Box by Vishnyakov Factiory

Russian Papier Mache and Lacquer Tobacco Box by Vishnyakov Factiory

Located in Sarasota, FL

Russian papier mache and lacquer tobacco box with troyka scene finely painted on the lid.

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Antique Late 19th Century Ukrainian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Imperial Russian Papier-Mâché Lacquer Box – Troika Scene Decorative Antiques
Imperial Russian Papier-Mâché Lacquer Box – Troika Scene Decorative Antiques

Imperial Russian Papier-Mâché Lacquer Box – Troika Scene Decorative Antiques

Located in London, GB

Imperial Russian Papier-Mâché Lacquer Box – Troika Scene A finely detailed Imperial Russian papier-mâché lacquer box, featuring a dynamic hand-painted troika scene with figures in ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Papercord, Lacquer

Russian papier mâché box from Tsarina Alexandra, early 1900
Russian papier mâché box from Tsarina Alexandra, early 1900

Russian papier mâché box from Tsarina Alexandra, early 1900

Located in Bilzen, BE

A black paper mache box with the portrait of Tsarina Alexandra, wife of Tsar Nicholas II , the last tsar of Russia this box is from the early 1900 10.5 x 6.2 cm, heigth 3 cm

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Early 20th Century International Style Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Paper

Russian U.S.S.R Papier Mache Box
Russian U.S.S.R Papier Mache Box

Russian U.S.S.R Papier Mache Box

$1,181

H 3 in W 5.12 in D 4.33 in

Russian U.S.S.R Papier Mache Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Signed and Dated 1961 USSR From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this unusual Russian Papier Mache Box. The box of slim rectangular form features a central fantasy sc...

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20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Imperial Russian Lacquered Papier-Mâché Troika Box, Lukutin Factory, 1880-1910
Imperial Russian Lacquered Papier-Mâché Troika Box, Lukutin Factory, 1880-1910

Imperial Russian Lacquered Papier-Mâché Troika Box, Lukutin Factory, 1880-1910

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Imperial Russian Lacquered Papier-Mâché Troika Box by the Lukutin Factory, Moscow, circa 1880–1910 This finely executed Imperial Russian lacquered papier-mâché box was produced by t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

A Russian hand painted papier mâché box decorated with intricate scenes C1920
A Russian hand painted papier mâché box decorated with intricate scenes C1920

A Russian hand painted papier mâché box decorated with intricate scenes C1920

Located in Central England, GB

This top quality Russian black lacquered papier mâché box has an extremely fine hand painted central panel to its lid with a medieval scene set amongst a landscape with a castle and ...

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Early 20th Century Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Russian Hand-Painted Lacquer Box – Swan Lake Scene
Russian Hand-Painted Lacquer Box – Swan Lake Scene

Russian Hand-Painted Lacquer Box – Swan Lake Scene

Located in Norwood, NJ

Origin: Russia, Palekh School Materials: Papier-mâché, tempera, lacquer, gilt An exceptional example of Russian lacquer artistry, celebrating the elegance of Swan Lake and Russian cu...

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Late 20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Russian Fedoskino Lacquered Box "Morning in a Pine Forest", Family Bear 1965
Russian Fedoskino Lacquered Box "Morning in a Pine Forest", Family Bear 1965

Russian Fedoskino Lacquered Box "Morning in a Pine Forest", Family Bear 1965

Located in Labrit, Landes

Fedoskino miniature painting is a traditional Russian miniature painting lacquered on papier-mâché, named after its center of origin, Fedoskino, a village near Moscow that has been w...

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Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Russian Lacquer Fedoskino Box, Prince Ivan & The Princess Frog
Russian Lacquer Fedoskino Box, Prince Ivan & The Princess Frog

Russian Lacquer Fedoskino Box, Prince Ivan & The Princess Frog

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A vintage hand-painted lacquer papier-mâché box depicting Prince Ivan and the Frog Princess, USSR Era Russia, circa 1990-2000.

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Late 20th Century Baltic Baltic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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Curious Little Bar in Varnished Papier-Mâché, Russia, 19th Century
Curious Little Bar in Varnished Papier-Mâché, Russia, 19th Century

Curious Little Bar in Varnished Papier-Mâché, Russia, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Curious little bar in varnished papier mâché - polychromed decor of a large bunch on black back-ground - surround decorated with frieze of gilded flowers - it open by a flap and arch...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Baltic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Sweet Geisha: Old Tea Advertising Figure Stand-Up Display, Early 20th Century
Sweet Geisha: Old Tea Advertising Figure Stand-Up Display, Early 20th Century

Sweet Geisha: Old Tea Advertising Figure Stand-Up Display, Early 20th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

this marvelous tall tea drinking lady was made in good old germanys wilheminian era for pre revolutionary market in tsaristic russia, erected out of papier-mâché and beautifully colo...

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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Sculptures

Fedoskino Papier-Mâché Lacquer Box with Phoenix, Signed, Russia, Circa 1980's
Fedoskino Papier-Mâché Lacquer Box with Phoenix, Signed, Russia, Circa 1980's

Fedoskino Papier-Mâché Lacquer Box with Phoenix, Signed, Russia, Circa 1980's

Located in Chatham, ON

Fedoskino papier-mâché lacquer box - hand painted Phoenix set against a celestial background on brown lacquer with gilt details - black lacquer frame with gilded scrolls - hinged lid...

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Late 20th Century Russian Romantic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Russian Lacquered Box
Russian Lacquered Box

Russian Lacquered Box

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H 3 in W 5.5 in D 8.25 in

Russian Lacquered Box

Located in Norwood, NJ

This exquisite Russian Fedoskino black lacquered papier-mache box.

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Late 20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Russian Lacquered Box
Russian Lacquered Box

Russian Lacquered Box

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H 2 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in

Russian Lacquered Box

Located in Norwood, NJ

This exquisite Fedoskino, Russian black lacquered papier-mache box. Featuring a religious battle scene to protect the city with horses, prayers, icon women and children as well as wo...

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Late 20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Russian Fable Lacquered Box, Hand-Painted, Signed, Late 20th Century
Vintage Russian Fable Lacquered Box, Hand-Painted, Signed, Late 20th Century

Vintage Russian Fable Lacquered Box, Hand-Painted, Signed, Late 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage fine quality Russian 'fable' lacquered papier-mache box with canted corners - hand-painted design with gilt borders - red lacquer interior - signed NANCY - titled TROIKA - Ru...

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Late 20th Century Russian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lacquer and Paper-Mache Cigarette Case by VISHNIAKOV
Lacquer and Paper-Mache Cigarette Case by VISHNIAKOV

Lacquer and Paper-Mache Cigarette Case by VISHNIAKOV

Located in Redmond, WA

A Russian papier-mache and lacquer cigarette case, Vishniakov, 19th century.

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Russian More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Large Oval Papier Mâché Tray
Large Oval Papier Mâché Tray

Large Oval Papier Mâché Tray

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H 31 in W 25 in D 2 in

Large Oval Papier Mâché Tray

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A large assortment of painted Russian papier mâché items appear in a Tiffany & Co. catalog from 1893.

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Antique 19th Century British Platters and Serveware

Late 19th Century Papier Mache Tray on Stand.
Late 19th Century Papier Mache Tray on Stand.

Late 19th Century Papier Mache Tray on Stand.

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H 18.5 in W 30.5 in D 24 in

Late 19th Century Papier Mache Tray on Stand.

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A large assortment of painted Russian papier-mâché items appear in a Tiffany & Co. catalog from 1893.

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Antique 19th Century British Tray Tables

Pair of early 20th century Papier Mâché Lamps
Pair of early 20th century Papier Mâché Lamps

Pair of early 20th century Papier Mâché Lamps

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

The industry lasted through the 19th century. Russia had a thriving industry in ornamental papier mâché.

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Early 20th Century French Table Lamps

Regency Period Papier Mâché Tea Caddy
Regency Period Papier Mâché Tea Caddy

Regency Period Papier Mâché Tea Caddy

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H 5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

Regency Period Papier Mâché Tea Caddy

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A large assortment of painted Russian papier mâché items appear in a Tiffany & Co. catalog from 1893.

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Russian Painted Papier Mâché Box
Russian Painted Papier Mâché Box

Russian Painted Papier Mâché Box

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H 4.73 in W 13 in D 9.45 in

Russian Painted Papier Mâché Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Russian painted papier mâché box. The box is Signed and dated 1966; it is of the famous Russian pre wedding party, beautifully clear, detailed with wonderful colors.

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Mid-20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Russian Lacquer Brooch Hand-Painted Papier Mâché
Russian Lacquer Brooch Hand-Painted Papier Mâché

Russian Lacquer Brooch Hand-Painted Papier Mâché

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

Russian lacquer art was a popular art form until the collapse of Imperial Russia, the painters needed a way to make a living and took to crafting papier-mâché decorative boxes and je...

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Antique Early 1900s Russian Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Russian Troika Papier Mâché Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Russian Troika Papier Mâché Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Russian Troika Papier Mâché Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Located in St. Catharines, ON

From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander II, a cylindrical paper mâché tea caddy, the slip-on cover painted with a troika scene, with black painted ribbed sides, and rust color...

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Antique 1850s Russian Russian Empire Boxes and Cases

Russian Babushka Papier Mâché Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Russian Babushka Papier Mâché Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Russian Babushka Papier Mâché Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Located in St. Catharines, ON

A delightful Russian tea caddy from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, rectangular, the hinged cover painted with woman wearing a babushka seated outdoors next to a dacha...

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Antique 1880s Russian Russian Empire Boxes and Cases

Russian Troika Papier Mâché Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Russian Troika Papier Mâché Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Russian Troika Papier Mâché Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Located in St. Catharines, ON

From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander II, a cylindrical paper mâché tea caddy, the slip-on cover painted with a troika scene, with black painted ribbed sides, and rust color...

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Antique 1850s Russian Empire Tea Caddies

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Paper

Russian Babushka Papier Mâché Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Russian Babushka Papier Mâché Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Russian Babushka Papier Mâché Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Located in St. Catharines, ON

A delightful Russian tea caddy from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, rectangular, the hinged cover painted with woman wearing a babushka seated outdoors next to a dacha...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Folk Art Tea Caddies

Materials

Lacquer

Life Size Russian Wolfhound
Life Size Russian Wolfhound

Life Size Russian Wolfhound

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H 35 in W 45 in D 16 in

Life Size Russian Wolfhound

Located in Montecito, CA

This life like Bolshoi has a commanding presence. The body and posture feel as if a dog is in the room, except this dog requires no care. A wonderful addition to an interesting life.

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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Paint, Papier Mâché

Fine 19th Century Papier Mâché Travelling Desk
Fine 19th Century Papier Mâché Travelling Desk

Fine 19th Century Papier Mâché Travelling Desk

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H 5.5 in W 18.75 in D 14.5 in

Fine 19th Century Papier Mâché Travelling Desk

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A large assortment of painted Russian papier mâché items appear in a Tiffany & Co. catalog from 1893.

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Papier Mâché

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Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Icon / Portrait Czar Nicholas II, Inscribed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional Objet'd'Art, a Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Travel Icon, is a poignant tribute to the reign of Czar Nicholas II. Made in 1913 to commemorate the Great Pilgrimage ...

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Early 20th Century Russian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Antique German 14k Gold Snuff Box by Carl Martin Weishaupt, Circa 1850
Antique German 14k Gold Snuff Box by Carl Martin Weishaupt, Circa 1850

Antique German 14k Gold Snuff Box by Carl Martin Weishaupt, Circa 1850

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14 karat gold snuff box; an addition to our collection of gold boxes. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14k yel...

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Antique 1850s German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Russian papier mache you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Russian papier mache for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and lacquer. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage Russian papier mache now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Russian papier mache — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Russian papier mache made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with folk art — is very popular. A well-made Russian papier mache has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alexey Krupinin, Sergio Bustamante and Newton and Son are consistently popular.

How Much is a Russian Papier Mache?

The average selling price for a Russian papier mache at 1stDibs is $1,550, while they’re typically $533 on the low end and $6,200 for the highest priced.
Questions About Russian Papier Mache
  • 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.