Antique Cut and Folded Paper Star unusual fans and also the blackness of

and also the blackness of the painted letters themselves

and I've had a good number by now

with just the right taunting expression to provoke one to try to hit the mark

though if you are interested only in specific pieces

pigs and horses in the same style of his carvings

Antique Cut and Folded Paper Star unusual fans and also the blackness ofAnother small antique cut paper creation, which would make a lovely companion to the heart just listed, but nice on its own like a snowflake as well as a study in geometry! All cut from one piece of paper, folded at every other cut to form diamonds within the larger diamond (or an eight pointed star.) 3" x 3 1 16" and in very good condition, with minor toning. 19th c. I believe.