Paper Animal Sculptures

A rare and monumental owl sculpture by Mexican master artist Sergio Bustamante, standing an impressive 31 inches tall. This striking owl beautifully synthesizes everything Bustamante...

This exceptional vintage papier mâché sculpture is the work of renowned Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, internationally celebrated for his imaginative, surrealist vision and master...

A charming vintage zebra statue made of papier-mâché, covered with leather and hand-painted, circa 1960s. In good vintage condition, with minor signs of ...

A hand-made folk art sculpture of a horse from the End of 19th Century/ Early 20th Century. This French made papier mâché horse is wrapped in leather, presented in its authentic old ...

A decorative sculpture of a horse made in France circa 1900. A simple, crested saddle rests upon this lovely patinated horse. Gleaming scarlet paint resides within the smiling mouth ...

A large, rare floorstanding papier-mache Golden Pheasant sculpture on his original red perch, by acclaimed Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante. The colours and execution are exquisite, ...

Extremely charming sculpture of a Mid Century Papier Mache Sheep Sculpure in a recumbent position. Covered in natural wood, the sheep has very expressive eyes, looking up at you. A v...

Large Joan de Bethel papier-mache, glass eyed, cat made in Rye Sussex July 1977

Extraordinary Realistic Muscular details and Anatomy. A beautiful Patination though remarkably light weight. Made in the Massif Central region of France circa 1840

Huge English Early 20th century Papier Mache Bull Figure Firmly attached to a section pine wheeled base, this hand-crafted papier Mache bull is h...

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...

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...

Thomas Bewick: Graphic Worlds by Nigel Tattersfield. British Museum Press, 2014. 1st Ed paperback. Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) was the foremost wood engrav...

Antique papier mâché cow head dating to early 20th century, France.

19th century Anglo Indian papier mache and painted wood pull toy, a striped yellow tiger on wheels.

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...

This large and substantial zebra sculpture was made by Monica Oliver, and unknown artist, in 1990 in a modern realistic style. The sculpture appears to be composed of various materia...

Large sculpture of beetle in flight, this is a large cut-away model (on the original base) of a beetle used for anatomical instruction in a Prague, (circa 1950-1959). Model is hand-crafted from papier-mâché and carved wood. Completely hand-painted and features articulated arms, removable painted cloth...

Early 20th century Taxidermy mold elk head This is a cool an unusual object for the wall (stand is easily removed) or tabletop as a decorative piece. Found in Argentina in the Fronti...

This is the superb and rare catalogue which was produced by Sotheby's for the sale of the collection of husband and wife Claude & Francois-Xavier Lalanne. 568 pages with 274 lots for...

Joan de Bethel papier-mache, glass eyed, cat made in Rye Sussex July 1977

A tall paper mache giraffe in black and brown with leather ears and glass eyes. We see this fun piece in a nursery or in a foyer. Measures: 17....

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

Antoine Louis BARYE (1796-1875, France) : "English basset"/ "Basset anglais N°1" Nuanced brown patinated bronze sculpture showing an English Basset dog standing Signed "BARYE" Bea...

Papier mâché small owl by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint loss. Signed on the underside.

Sculpture in shape of Elephant produced and realized in Italy in '60s. The elephant is entirely in colored "papier maché" that in different layers seems to simulate the skin of an el...

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...

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

This is a sale catalogue produced by Christie's New York in May 1987 for a sale of Furniture and works of Art by Alberto and Diego Giacometti. there are 38 lots, all photographed in ...

A beautiful large twin headed Papier Mache giraffe sculpture by Sergio Bustamante from 1977. Comes with a copy of a certificate from Bustamante himself dated...

A one-of-a-kind whimsical papier-mâché sculpture depicting Nick Bottom from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Plaque on base inscribed "Bottom" and underside of sculpture is...

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. The horse measures ...

A fine and rare decorative pink flamingo which would make a decorative feature in any home, garden, pond or swimming pool. Cheerful and true to nature w...

The Eastern Imperial Eagle, from the Description de l'Égypte Jules-César Savigny & Bouquet Snr. (Engraver), Plate 12, Published 1809-1813 This magnificent and historically important stipple engraving is a primary document from one of the most ambitious scholarly projects ever undertaken: the Description de l'Égypte. The print is a superb example of Neoclassical scientific illustration, depicting the majestic Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca...

A black and white papier mâché kitten sculpture. This fun figurine depicts a cat with white paws and nose, and a black body. Its soft black eyes see...

Hand sculpted modernist elephant assemblage sculpture by Hugo Tovar of Mexico, circa 2000. It portrays an elephant with trunk up; crafted and assemb...

Pair of nice one off a kind Art Deco 1940 night stand table lamps with beautiful swallow bird statue made off bronze and they have a nice creme white / yellow colored sleeve and come...

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

Beautiful horse model in papier-mâché covered in hand-crafted leather. You can see the attention to detail in the reproduction of the animal, and in its accessories such as the bridl...

This large and substantial zebra sculpture or planter box was made by Monica Oliver, and unknown artist, in 1990 in a modern realistic style. The sculpture appears to be composed of ...

Set of five signed and numbered papier mâché masks. Donkey 13.5" H x 7" W Sheep 8.75" H x 10.5" W Mouse 10.25" H x 9.25" W Monkey 12.5" H x 8.75" W Cow 10.75" H x 9.25" W.  

Interesting antique horse sculpture from France; crafted, circa 1870, the sculpture features a hand painted horse made of "papier mâché", embel...

great object to bring some humor into your interior, children love these papier maché objects ...

Designed and sculpted in France by a regional artist, each Gorilla head is meticulously crafted from clay. This process brings forth a piece that embodies both dynamic movement and a...

The Cristiani family originally came to America from Italy in the 1930s and established themselves as the best circus bareback riders of all time. In the 1950s they established their...

Presenting "La Cirque de La Loba," a captivating sculpture from the 1980s crafted by the accomplished artist Bob La Bobgah, also known as Robert Hamilton...

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