Paper Decorative Objects

A very beautiful Japanese papier-mâché round box with a colorful geometric design and black lacquer finish, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century, Japan. Marked "Made in Japan" o...

Sergio Bustamante (20th century, Mexican) life sized paper mache lion from the early years of his Family Workshop Studio in Tlequepaque, Jalisco, Mexi...

A beautiful, large early 19th C. Paper covered Japanese terracotta vessel.   Originally used in a teahouse for the storage & transportation of tea leaves. Heavily patinated due to i...

This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural plaster lamp created by a metal structure, plaster.

Set of 6 nesting West Germany Easter eggs paper mache. Collectible

This charming old Japanese round box is crafted from lightweight papier-mâché and finished in a deep, glossy black lacquer that highlights its graceful form. The surface features han...

Pavot Vase II by Pauline Pietri Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 26 cm. Materials: Paper pulp and bio-based paint. Eco-designed vase based on paper pulp - cardboard, paper, newsp...

Indian (Kashmir) 19th century papier maché vase with relief decor of faces.

Vintage Cast Figural Silver Tone Finish Monkey on Top of a Wooden Lidded Box by Maitland Smith, Features the form of a Monkey Crafted in Cast Metal and Siver in tone, Wooden Base wit...

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This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the perio...

This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England in approximately 1880 and done in the period Vi...

Floral sculpture made with a base of chamotte ceramic and plaster. The bouquet is made up of flowers with metal petals and paper balls. Crepe paper was used to bring out the stems. T...

The burgundy / brown lacquer is decorated with gold depicting figures and buildings in a landscape. The caddy stands on four carved wooden feet in the shape of claws. The interior contains a single pewter canister...

A secret leather bound book box with the most beautiful marbled paper interior. mid 19th century in age, English in origins. Age related wear and abrasions 21/13.5/3.5cm

The Temptation of Saint Anthony inspired by Jacques Callot. The engraving is almost identical to the one made by Jacques Callot. The detail...

This original lithograph made as a Christmas gift in 1912 from Franz Stuck (German Graphic artist) of his own Daughter comes in a original presentation frame. The lithograph was prin...

Christo and More SMS A Collection of Multiples 'William N. Copley, 1968' S.M.S. is an art collection in a box that was available by subscription in 1968. Through February and December, subscribers were mailed six issues containing assorted works of art curated by William N. Copley. The portfolios consist of “original reproductions" by 73 artists including William Copley, Christo, Marcel Duchamp, Roy Lichtenstein, Joseph Kosuth, Walter de Maria, Yoko Ono, Lawrence Weiner, Richard Artschwager, Man Ray, Bruce Nauman, John Cage, Terry Riley and more. S.M.S. included renowned and unknown artists side by side. As form of protest against galleries, S.M.S. made contemporary art affordable and accessible at a modest price of $125.00 per subscription. The portfolios are all kept in their original display covers. Edition of approximately 2,000 published by Letter Edged in Black Press. Volume No. 1 February 1968 Little Box of Earthquake and Cotton (cover), Irving Penn; Black Dress, James Lee Byars; Chicago Project…, Walter de Maria; My Country ‘Tis of Thee, Kasper Konig; Luggage Labels Nancy Reitkopf; Project for a Bridge, Sue Braden; A Postcard for Mother, Richard Hamilton; Two Propositions in Black, Le Monte Young and Marian Zazeela; Store Front, Christo; Sol Mednick; Pharmaceuticals, Julian Levy. Volume No. 2 April 1968 Seven Minute Recording of Contapetrie, a surrealist word game (cover), Marcel Duchamp; The Mirror of Genoveva, Meret Oppenheim; Three Color Separations, Alain Jacquet; A Two-Year-Old Girl Choked to Death Today on an Easter Egg, Ray Johnson; A Proposed Comic Section for the New York Times, Bernard Pfreim; Farwell to Faust, George Reavey; Album, Clovis Trouille; Legal Tender, Bruce Conner; 10 collages, Marcia Hertscovitz; Cynocephalus & Co., Nicolas Calas. Volume No. 3 June 1968 Untitled abstract landscapes (cover), John Battan; Clouds, William Bryant (Bill Copley); Ode to London, Dick Higgens; Two Drawings, Ronnie Landfield; Bush in Hand, Roland Penrose; The Father of Mona Lisa, Man Ray, signed and numbered; Glove, Enrico Baj; Four Titled Abstracts, Joseph Kosuth; Correspondence, H.C. Westerman; Signal Flag Poem, Hannah Weiner; Poppy Nogoods All Night Flight, Terry Riley; Poems, Atograf. Volume No. 4 August 1968 Untitled (cover), Robert Stanley; Drift Study 4:37:4:05:09:50 5 VII 68, La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela; Permanent Parking Decal, Robert Watts; 100 Year Calendar, On Kawara; Lichtenstein Hat, Roy Lichtenstein; Diary: How to Improve the World (You Will Only Make Matters Worse) continued, John Cage; Phenakistiscope, Hollis Frampton...

Ultra Rare, 1996 Original Mies van der Rohe Architectural Furniture Design "Blueprint" Exhibition Poster from the Museum of Modern Art, New York This lithograph, printed on heavy stock, in 1996, is copyrighted by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), NYC and published in the USA It was created for MoMA's 1996 Industrial Retrospective of the works of Mies van der Rohe in collaboration with Lilly Reich, 1931. The text on the poster reads: Mass-production furniture by Lilly Reich and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Manufactured by Bamberg Metallwerkstatten Berlin-Nuekolln, 1931 The design layout is a grid. The background is black. Each grid contains one of Van der Rohe's chair designs. The chairs, numerical specs and printed details, (written in German) are all done in white, thereby creating a negative image. Measurements 19.5” W x 15.75 “ H The condition of this poster is Excellent, like new A+ Archivally stored, flat for almost 30 years We are proud to have the sole ownership and be proprietary dealers of this original vintage exhibition print, In addition, we have sole ownership of ANOTHER published oversized MoMA Architectural Exhibition Poster, copyrighted by Mies van der Rohe/Lilly Reich entitled: Meis van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, Country Home in Berlin, 1931. (31" L x 18" H) See photo We will be listing this dramatically long poster...

Beautiful centerpiece consisting of large clear glass bowl filled with papier mâché fruit and vegetables plus a ceramic cantaloupe. It is all in...

A fine folk-art papier-mache sculpture. In the form of a teddy bear. The papier mache appears to be from various 20th Century Philippine comic books, such as Superkat by L.S. M...

Nice and large engraving by Etienne Charpentier (1705- 1764). It shows a view of the interior decoration of the gallery of the Hotel Villars. There are also some more technical elements in the lower part of the engraving. It is numbered 5.7. This interior is in a Louis XV rocailles system, recognisable by the multitude of curves and the numerous floral and shell motifs. It was inspired by the engraving made by David Blondel, the king's engraver. signed: Charpentier sculp Blondel inv Slight trace of wetness but good general condition Etienne Charpentier was a French engraver, publisher and print dealer...

To Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald, his miniature car sculptures are a means of traveling through time. Born from a fascination with the soap box derby...

Sinke & van Tongeren exhibited this extremely rare Auzoux Gorilla by carefully taking apart the model and creating an exploded view of this historically important piece. When viewed from a particular angle all pieces come together to form the original shape. It was part of the exhibition called ‘TIER’ at MOA in The Netherlands The story of a remarkable 19th century anatomical model created just four years after Darwin unleashed a political storm with his theories on human evolution. The publication of Charles Darwin’s controversial On the Origin of Species in 1859 caused debates to rage about human evolution, debates which witnessed the politicisation of a creature whose existence had only recently been confirmed by modern science. On one side of the argument was the Darwinian camp; on the other were those opposed to Darwin’s theory, such as Richard Owen, the famed Director of the Natural History Museum and a man who, interestingly, coined the word ‘dinosaur’. Tales of the creature in question had endured for centuries, but up until 1847 it remained a myth, an unknown. This all changed thanks to the missionary Thomas Savage and the anatomist Jeffries Wyman who wrote a paper for the journal of the Boston Society of Natural History in which they described a new species: Troglodytes gorilla. (Later, in 1929, Harvard zoologist Harold Coolidge would apply the synonym Gorilla gorilla...

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Perdix perdix) Partridge mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Natur...

1900s Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting the Human Head A rare brochure illustrating the anatomy of the human head. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of several layers of th...

Beautifully decorated mid-late 19th c, England, black lacquered papier-mâché sewing stand. Decorated with gilt, mother-of-pearl and polychrome paint, opening to cloth-lined interior....

Vintage Olivetti Divisumma 14 Calculator - Iconic 1940s Mechanical Masterpiece Discover a true gem of mid-20th-century design with this authentic Olivetti Divisumma 14 calculator from the 1940s. Crafted in Italy, this mechanical calculator epitomizes the innovative spirit and meticulous craftsmanship of its era. Whether you're a vintage collector, a design enthusiast, or seeking a striking conversation piece for your office, this rare instrument offers both functionality and timeless aesthetic appeal. Authentic 1940s Design: A genuine mechanical calculator from the 1940s, showcasing Olivetti's renowned commitment to design excellence. Iconic Italian Craftsmanship: Meticulously engineered in Italy, the Divisumma 14 reflects the pioneering innovation of post-war office technology. Collectible Office Technology: Perfect for collectors and design aficionados, this vintage calculator...

This large advertising store display 'Nipper' dog was made by the Old King Cole Company of Ohio, and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a period Art Deco style. The sculpture is done entirely of a molded paper mache which has been hand painted with a white ground, and black accents with some gold finish on the collar. This RCA advertising store display has been restored at some time, as evidenced by the re-painting of the entire sculpture. There is some overall wear as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use,. This figural advertising 'Nipper' dog is clearly signed with a red paper label for the 'Old King Cole Company' inside the hind quarter with the crown logo. These store display Nipper dogs were done for several years for RCA, and the first ones were done in paper mache, and later done in fiberglass and the last renditions done in a molded plastic. This advertising sculpture...

Persian hand painted lacquer pen box in rectangular shape. Decorated with floral designs on gold background, black interior. Moorish Mughal pen box papier maché with miniature floral painting in the Persian style. Great Islamic Art collector museum quality piece on this miniature painting on box. Nice Mughal Indo Persian pen Box...

17th century Italian fragment with a chalcedony rosette. It has antique hand-written Italian inscriptions on the base. The chalcedony mineral mimics the color and texture of the distressed wood fragment. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic Florence Flood of 1966. This was one of the worst floods recorded since the Renaissance and drew thousands of volunteers from all over the world to help save the city known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and rare books. The volunteers were called "the mud angels" because of the mud and silt left everything from the damage of the flood. There is still the original paint and silt left on the piece to uphold the integrity, craftmanship, and history of sculptural fragment. The story and history of this piece and Interi's collection of Florence fragments...

This small Venetian gem has lacca povera decoration which is the Italians version of decoupage. It is hand-painted and lacquered with cut-outs of various ...

Graceful resting hand-carved silvered brass deer lamp mounted on a black lacquered wooden base. Detailed on back and Head with extraordinary carvings....

These Beautiful Italian 18th Century Black & White Engravings on Laid Paper Feature the Portrait of Female Statues, these pieces have been professionally Framed using all new Mat...

Nice engraving illustrating the proverb "Spare The Rod And Spoil The Child » (Qui aime bien, châtie bien). The scene takes place in a 19th century bourgeois interior. On the mantelpi...

Daguet’s beautifully patinated box is a rich textural and colorful tour de force. The top of Daguet’s box is striking for its bird’s-eye-view of a crab clutching a viper eel. Using r...

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

A delightful letter or stationary box Wonderful colours Similarities to Mauchline ware. Hand painted paper applied to wood, possibly sycamore. Applied hand coloured steel engravin...

Gorgeous tortoiseshell print oval paper box with sea shell border decoration and central floral rosette.

Beautiful handmade rocking horse with metal rod frame covered with a painted and hand-decorated papier-mâché shape. The base is in shaped wood, decorated by hand. Valuable Italian...

Natural Specimen from Wunderkammer stuffed bird (Tichodroma muraria) Wallcreeper on a fruitwood base painted black, with a paper scroll at the base reading: Specimen for laboratories...

Early 20th century large Burmese lacquered bamboo tray handcrafted red Thai lacquered rattan footed stand. This Thai features a drum shape circular tray top sitting above a body rhythmically accented with spindle motifs, the ensemble resting on a confirming plinth. Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typically, bamboo and wood are used as a frame or base in making lacquer work. This table tray stand called a “Dang lan”. This stand is constructed with woven bamboo that is then applied with many layers of lacquer. Black lacquered frame covered with red lacquer. A large high quality handcrafted wooden elevated tray...

Nice little watercolour representing the city of Venice in Italy. We see a gondolier on the Rio de la Canonica canal located between the Ducal Palace and the prison. These two buildings are linked by the famous Bridge of Sighs...

A set of 3 antique Korean paper mache sewing boxes from the Choson period.

A rare and highly decorative Italian Ptolemaic armillary sphere, dating to circa the 1920s and presented on an impressive turned hardwood stand. This fascinating piece features a cen...

Sweet whimsical postmodern paper mache sculpture of a woman or girl in by Artist Shosh in the manner of Patience Brewster for Mackenzie Childs. ...

Beautiful painting representing a woman of the XVIIIth century. The scene is set in a typical interior of the period, recognisable by the furniture, armchair and bench in the Louis X...

Louis Thomas Jérôme Auzoux (1797-1880) Skinned Human anatomical Model Paris, around 1850 135 cm In the 1820s Louis Auzoux, a French medical graduate ...

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Box. Original new old stock French packaging, never used. Listing is for a single box and lid.

Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The older man can be identified as the h...

Very cool bright orange plastic case with pin stipes and two decks of playing cards by Jonathan Adler, circa 2000s. #1336.

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Set of old bound books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These 3 books are the set of different plays by Casimir Delavigne of the French Academy...

These diverse “Anfora” vases by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora are prime examples of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designe...

Made in Germany Made of paper, wood Original condition.

This large antique paper mâché and lacquered box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1870 in the period Aesthetic Movement style. The box was made as a sewing chest, but could be adapted for other purposes such as a jewelry box. The box is composed of paper mâché with a glossy black lacquered finish. The stepped top has scalloped edges and a detailed border of inlaid mother of pearl done with a floral motif. The central portion of the box's top is done with large pieces of mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box are accented with hand-painted gilt detailing and the inside of the top is hand painted with floral accents. The inner tray of this box is divided into several compartments, some having fabric covered lids with molded handles. The inside of the box is paper lined in the same blue patterned paper as the tray. There is small brass lock on the front of the box, but there is no key. The box is finished with round squat biscuit shaped feet. Please note that due to the composition of this box, it may only be shipped within Canada.

French 1920’s hand made glass blue perfume bottle. Decorative hand blown large glass bottle,  original paper label perfumeria ballester. Original stopper also present. Good quality...

This is a basket with old Japanese paper pasted it. Japanese paper colored with Bengala is pasted on a bamboo basket. It is thought to be from the Meiji period. The technique of s...

Terra Side Table W550 D600 H600 mm A deep impression. Textured, hemispherical vessels of handmade paper in various sizes shapes and colors. Suit...

Charming engraving of a young woman signed Henry Ryland. It represents a young woman in profile, with her hair tied up and dressed in the antique style. This young woman looks dreamy...