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Pair of Paper Mache Cows
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Pair of Paper Mache Cows

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming pair of antique Paper-mache cows, French, much loved age related wear, a delightful pair.

One x – 20 inches long, 10 inches high, 9 inches deep

One x – 16 inches long, 8 inches high, 7 inches deep

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Width: 20 inches (51 cm)

Height: 10 inches (25 cm)

Depth: 9 inches (23 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Nikki Page Antiques has dated these Antique Papier Mache Cows to the 1920s.

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SA1146634
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Decorative antiques to fall in love with ….

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Description
A charming pair of antique Paper-mache cows, French, much loved age related wear, a delightful pair.

One x – 20 inches long, 10 inches high, 9 inches deep

One x – 16 inches long, 8 inches high, 7 inches deep

You can scan all over any picture on the website with your cursor to magnify the area.

Width: 20 inches (51 cm)

Height: 10 inches (25 cm)

Depth: 9 inches (23 cm)

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Nikki Page Antiques has dated these Antique Papier Mache Cows to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146634
Nikki Page Antiques
Nikki Page Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2015
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A pair of distressed antique papier-mache cow figurines shown in a resting recumbent position with black, brown, and cream hand-painted finish.
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Archive I A pair of distressed antique papier-mache cow figurines shown in a resting recumbent position with black, brown, and cream hand-painted finish.

Pair of Paper Mache Cows

Archive II A pair of distressed antique papier-mache cow figurines shown in a resting recumbent position with black, brown, and cream hand-painted finish. View II
Archive III A pair of distressed antique papier-mache cow figurines shown in a resting recumbent position with black, brown, and cream hand-painted finish. View III
Archive IV A pair of distressed antique papier-mache cow figurines shown in a resting recumbent position with black, brown, and cream hand-painted finish. View IV
Archive V A pair of distressed antique papier-mache cow figurines shown in a resting recumbent position with black, brown, and cream hand-painted finish. View V
Archive VI A pair of distressed antique papier-mache cow figurines shown in a resting recumbent position with black, brown, and cream hand-painted finish. View VI
Archive VII A pair of distressed antique papier-mache cow figurines shown in a resting recumbent position with black, brown, and cream hand-painted finish. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of distressed antique papier-mache cow figurines shown in a resting recumbent position with black, brown, and cream hand-painted finish. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of distressed antique papier-mache cow figurines shown in a resting recumbent position with black, brown, and cream hand-painted finish. View IX
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Nikki Page Antiques

Nikki Page Antiques
Telephone 01622 815648 or 07836 662642
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Tunbridge Wells
Kent
United Kingdom
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A pair of distressed antique papier-mache cow figurines shown in a resting recumbent position with black, brown, and cream hand-painted finish.
Pair of Paper mache cows
Ref: SA1146634
A pair of distressed antique papier-mache cow figurines shown in a resting recumbent position with black, brown, and cream hand-painted finish.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Figurines
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialPapier-Mache, Paint, Gesso
  • ColourBlack and Brown
  • MotifsRecumbent pose, Hand-painted finish, Distressed texture, Moulded features
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This French folk art pair of decorative figurines consists of two recumbent cows fashioned from papier-mâché, paint, and gesso. Each animal rests on an oval base with moulded features and a hand-painted finish displaying black, brown, and cream tones, accompanied by a heavily distressed texture showing age-related wear, flaking paint, and exposed plaster surfaces. The larger figure measures 25 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 23 cm deep, while the smaller cow has proportionally smaller dimensions. Stylistically suited to a rustic farmhouse interior, these decorative figurines provide a characterful display accent. They sit effectively upon a mantelpiece, sideboard, or open shelving unit, introducing a traditional pastoral element to living rooms, studies, or farmhouse kitchens. Their weathered surface and sculptural forms offer visual interest as standalone decorative accessories within a period or country-style room scheme.

FAQs

Papier-mache animal figures became widely produced across Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries, predominantly in Germany and England, serving as folk art pieces, nursery toys, and additions to seasonal nativity displays.

Craftsmen created these figures by pressing pulped paper mixed with adhesives or layered paper strips into plaster moulds, applying a gesso sealant layer once dried, and hand-painting the final surface details.

Authentic period pieces display natural age-related craquelure, uneven hand-painted finishes, light total weight relative to size, and visible paper fibre layers where surface paint or gesso has flaked.

These decorative objects work well positioned on sideboards, open bookshelves, or fireplace mantels alongside glass vessels or neutral ceramics to create textural contrast within a contemporary room.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre brush or feather duster; never apply liquid cleaners, wax, or water, and keep the objects away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources.
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