Nelli Naef Swiss Scherenschnitt paper collage art European Collectable Folk Art For Sale

This piece is a classic Swiss Scherenschnitt (paper-cut collage art) created by the prominent Swiss naive folk artist Nelli Naef (born 1935, based in Wiedlisbach, Switzerland).The signature reads "Nelli Naef 1991" (written in a cursive style where the 'e' looks like an 'r'). It depicts a traditional, intricate pastoral alpine scene with farmers herding cattle.This specific 1991 piece is highly desirable because it is a colored collage variant. Rather than just using plain black paper silhouettes, she has meticulously integrated colored papers, textures for the cowbell straps, and gold/colored metallic foils for the foliage and detailing—a technique that typically pushes pieces toward the higher end of her valuation spectrum.This piece is extremely intricate and based on other auctions of her art, its detail and quality is valued upwards of $300-500. The delicate paper elements are completely free of sun-fading, moisture warping, or foxing (brown spotting), inside its original wood framing.