THREE CHINESE CARVED SOAPSTONE FIGURES OF SHOU XING AND MAIDENS, REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-1949), the soapstone statuettes celadon and yellow in color, comprising a frontal facing Shou Xing, God of Longevity, holding a peach in his right hand and a lingzhi branch in his left, heightened on a naturalistic and pierced sienna soapstone base reversing to incised "46" underfoot, height: 5 3/4"; accompanied by two maidens, each wearing long flowing robes and holding a wan shan, or court fan, up towards the opposing shoulder, each with hair in a loose chignon over a serene expression and downcast eyes, one heightened on a dark russet and yellow inclusion soapstone stepped base, height: 5 3/4"; the other on an iron red soapstone base, height: 6".

Soapstone figures in good condition, with no major cracks, chips, or scratches. Shou Xing does have a minor repair that is hardly noticeable. Apart from the incised number on the base of the Shou Xing figure, they remain unmarked. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."