Paper Decorative Objects

Sotheby's - New York: Important Paperweights - Sale No. 5349 - Saturday, June 15, 1985. Sotheby's Auction House, NY, June 1985. 1st Ed softcover. 393 lots photographed in color and b...

A stunning example of vintage artistry, this vast sculpture is a handcrafted papier-mache piece. The organic form and texture are rendered in saturated turquoise and resemble the scu...

Sculptural plate in a laminated concave, composed of strips of cardboard selected for colour and density. Strips of black and yellow cardboard joined to form rings, which are then cu...

A beautiful set of two (2) pyramid Obelisks, in the Modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Pyramids are wood, wrapped in hand designed Italian paper; One is a combination of wh...

This elegant leather document holder, ornamented with a romantic inset watercolor, contains a formal presentation address written in a decorative 19th-century German script. The docu...

Found in France, a set of four, large glass canning preserve jars with chromolithographed labels for vegetable seeds, circa early 1900s. The jars were repurposed for storing veget...

Beautiful turtle print unframed ,Commissioned by designer John Richard. Print size only: 15”x 11”.

Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960 A folding model of an ear. Used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1960. Made of wood and plastic by Somso, Germany. ...

American Contemporary Tiger Eye Veneer square pencil holder (companion container REG9078B, paperclip tray REG9078C)

Divine Comedy Heaven Canto 25. This work takes a watercolor of Dali. It represents the entry in the paradise of a chosen one. Angels are placed all around the chosen one we recognize them thanks to their wings and halos. In 1950 the Italian government commissioned Dali to illustrate Dante Alighieri’s (1265-1321) Divina Commedia...

Oversized store display/advertising bottle for Three Feathers Whiskey (ca. 1940s, USA). Composed of amber glass with dual labels and original wooden stopper. Specks present to the gl...

Papier-Mâché snuffbox, A snuff box painted with a portrait of a bearded man with a turban, possibly after a painting by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich...

Very nice sketches of characters. Representing different emotions, clothes and personalities. We have a portrait of a strong woman with arrows. Below this woman, there is a representation of oriental characters, also called barbarians during Antiquity. Finally, on the left, another woman is represented with her head in her hands and sitting on a Klismos chair. This chair is typical of the ancient period. It is written at the bottom right "March 15", surely the date of creation of this sketch. The Empire style and period are inspired by Greco-Roman art, it is called the neoclassical. The woman on this drawing wears an empire style dress...

Apogee De La Geometrie Curviligne" Folio A rare publication of a catalogue for an exhibition of European mid-century design in October 1983 which was wide ranging in the exhibits on ...

Beautiful red chalk engraving by Gilles Demarteau after a painting by Charles Nicolas Cochin representing Lycurgus injured in the eye during a revolt of...

Cartier Paris “Tank” Stationery Set, 10 Cards & Envelopes in Original Box, circa 1990s A refined and rare vintage stationery set by Cartier...

Educational sheet illustrating a series of horses depicted in various positions and gaits—walk, trot, gallop, rearing, bucking, lying, etc. Each figure is accompanied by a Japanese c...

Lucien Petit French unique handmade sculpture by the artiste Lucien Petit Famous french ceramic artist This piece realised in 2000 is a paper sculpture with mixed media O...

Joaquim CLARET VALLES said "Joaquin Claret" (1879-1965, Spain) : "Mother ad child" Dark brown-black patinated bronze sculpture showing a mother holding her child Signed "J.Claret" ...

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 demi-lune shape (half-moon) metal umbrella holder stand featuring the map of "Afrique" (Africa in English) and surrounding bodies of water on f...

18th century papier-mâché small snuff box A black lacquered papier-mâché snuff box with a silver inlaid encircled zig zag motif around a medallion with a scene of the Last Supper painted with Jesus and the 12 apostles...

Bracelet box from Mont Blanc, 1990. 20th-century bracelet box from Mont Blanc. H: 3.5 cm, W: 10.5 cm, D: 11 cm Please contact us before placing your order to confirm the product's ...

Set of four studies of archaeological excavations of the 18/19th in Nola and Sicily. Nola is known to be a city at 20 km from Pompeii, very famous for its archaeological wealth. The ...

A sophisticated and classic blotter made in Mexico. The piece is trimmed in solid brass with a leather framework and reptile / snake facing / folding flaps with pockets on the oppos...

Framed In Boxwood From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this exceptional Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of e...

Inferno canto 20 : Diviners and Sorceres engraving by Salvador Dali. It describe a scene of the Divine comédie de Dante : And striking his head, he said: "I am thrown down here to suffer the flatteries of my tireless tongue". In 1950, the Italian government commissioned Dali to illustrate Dante Alighieri’s Divina Commedia...

19th century Victorian English wood playing card box with a Jack of Clubs painted on paper on the front and book paper all around.

A late 19th century photo album with a crushed velvet cover and celluloid relief decoration. Book clasp functions as intended. Complete 18 pages.

Form and function both describe this paper cube note pad. Can be used as a desk accessory in an office or on a kitchen counter for writing notes, however personally would be hard to ...

A captivating trio of industrial relics from the golden age of French textile manufacturing. Produced for the legendary Esquermes factory founded by Alfred Thirez in 1853, these Suro...

Circa 1850 Chinese export papier mache footed tray. Exquisitely hand painted & gilded. Minor rubbing & darkening commensurate with age, material & use. 11 3/8" dia., 1.75" h. We are...

Column clock W255 D255 H1750 mm Standing tall and confident, our column clock elegantly refines the passing of time. With its clean lines and gently swaying pendulum, it reassures even the most anxious observer, that time will go on. Battery-operated Junghans quartz...

This splendid engraving is part of a series of 4 engravings. These différent engravings are entitled : « The archery », « the rendezvous at the fountain », « the infidelity » and fin...

Set of 2 charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted boxes. These gilt-wood boxes can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well as stand alone pieces on a cof...

Set of 8 1930's Scandinavian painted chemist jars circa 1930. Good quality set of Art Deco period chemistry jars made from paper tube and wood. Hand painted in a white and black co...

This group of Indian customs is a photograph in a new frame. Take notice to the special painted drum.

A fine antique Persian papier machê snuff box. Consisting of a lacquered papier machê with decoration to the lid and all 4 sides. The lid...

This antique French tin box from circa 1890 captures the elegance of 19th-century craftsmanship with its unique design and charming details. Shaped like a wooden chest, the box has a...

Charming portrait of a young woman by Léon Launay. She is holding a flower in her right hand. This woman is standing in profile. The work is sketched in graphite and red chalk. The c...

Model of Cini Boeri, Casa alla Maddalena, Punta Cannone, La Maddalena, Sassari, 1966-1967 This house is perfectly adapted to the steep slope of the lan...

A sophisticated pair of “Original” two-wheel trolley suitcases by Globe-Trotter (English, founded 1897), celebrated for its timeless craftsmanship and association with luxury travel....

Continental chinoiserie baluster vase. Very large baluster form chinoiserie vase covered in continental decals made during rage for decalcomania. Europe,...

Vintage 1990s Large Laundry Basket with Lid, Handcrafted from Woven Newspaper, Unique Eco Design Storage, Rustic Home Decor, Gift Idea This vintage large laundry basket from the 199...

From Le Shoppe Too in Michigan, this large corrugated cardboard vase rendered in matte gray by Flute, Chicago circa 1980s and moving in concentric circles creating the round shape. I...

This wonderful vintage Italian signed Gucci note pad holder has wood backing with flip topnote holder and the iconic logo fabric Gucci symbols as the f...

Massive hand-painted peanut M&Ms bag. Painted on a large paper sack. Great detail. No rips or tears. Bag has sealable hole so that bag can be inflated and placed, or deflated and hun...

Antique Teaching Model Longitudinal Profile of the Grain A great antique hand-painted model of the grain with removable germ. Made of papier ma...

This beautiful engraving of "Cupido and Psyche" by Jean Audran after a work by Antoine Coypel. Inspired directly by Greek mythology. Psyche is a young ...

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 cars of his youth, eac...

French 19th c paper covered box with what appears to be a 3D diorama of the Strasbourg cathedral under a glass covered top. These paper boxes were de...

Specimen from wunderkammer, a glass ampoule with turned fruitwood lid painted black and label on the front. The paper label reads: Pulvis eructanea. France circa 1870.

Included in this group: Rectangular inlaid box with hinged lid revealing silk and paper lining. The box with mosaic central cartouche, geometric banding. Dimensions: 3 1/4" W x 4 5/8...

Small Biedermeier casket with framed burl veneer panels. With brass side handles and lock with key. The interior is paper-lined and fitted with removable trays, hidden drawers, and ...

Small Raíz Candlestick by Ana Tron Dimensions: Ø 11 x H 21 cm Materials: Recycled paper. Candle not included. Ana Tron is an interior designer and an imperfect environmentalist. Re...

For thirty years Douglas Kirkland's camera has negotiated our relationship with the stars. Light Years is his photographic autobiography --a brilliant cons...

Inferno canto 20 engraving by Salvador Dali. it describe a scene of the Divine comédie de Dante : And striking his head, he said: "I am thrown down here to suffer the flatteries of my tireless tongue". In 1950 the Italian government commissioned Dali to illustrate Dante Alighieri’s, Divina Commedia...

An early 19th century hand painted Normandy Marriage Box, beautiful original paint and time worn patina, stunning colour. Width 48cm, Height 26cm, Depth 29.5cm Inner Depth (not i...

these white balls were part of an installation made in 2020 by Belgian artist Muriel de Craeyencour..

A great antique hand-painted anatomical model of the adipose spleen. Made of papier maché and plaster, mounted on a turned wooden base. Manufactured most probably by SOMSO or PHYWE, ...