![Vintage Canada Inuit Soapstone Carved Bear w/ Cub: This striking vintage soapstone figurine features a beautifully detailed carving of a bear with its cub, crafted by Inuit artisans from Canada. The sculpture measures 11 inches in length, 8 inches in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7699/333647/180233273_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718597367)
Soapstone Decorative Objects
![Vintage Canada Inuit Soapstone Carved Bear w/ Cub: This striking vintage soapstone figurine features a beautifully detailed carving of a bear with its cub, crafted by Inuit artisans from Canada. The sculpture measures 11 inches in length, 8 inches in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7699/333647/180233273_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718597367)
![Chinese Carved Soapstone Figurine of Laughing Buddha: Chinese Carved Soapstone Figurine of Laughing Buddha. H 6 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5103/333607/180215988_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718512306)
![Walrus Inuit Soapstone Figurine by Uju Inurulitu: This exquisite Inuit Eskimo soapstone carving, crafted by the talented artist Uju Inurulitu, brings the Arctic wilderness to life in a compact yet striking form. Standing at approximately 5" in height](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7699/333647/180233270_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718597367)
![Chinese Soapstone Carved Bookends & Brush Holder: Elevate your décor with this charming pair of Chinese soapstone carved bookends featuring intricate bas-relief depictions of horse-drawn carriages.Accompanying them is a matching brush holder adorned](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7699/333647/180233256_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718597367)
![Hand-Carved Stone African Kenyan Besmo Tray: Hand-Carved Stone African Kenyan Besmo Tray. Measures approximately 6" x 4-3/4" Please copy and paste the URL link below to review our Terms and Conditions for bidding, payment, shipping and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/179309257_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717700815)
![A QINGTIAN SOAPSTONE SEAL: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) wide × 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm.) high](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9019/331428/179306720_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717848338)
![Two Shoushan Soapstone Figures of Budai: The one seats with boys and gold ingot: 4.1/2 in. (11.4 cm.) high, 4.3/4 in. (12 cm.) wide; the other figure: 4.3/4 in. (12 cm.) high, 3.7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) wide.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646327_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Lot of 3 Vintage Inuit Soapstone Carved Figurines: Collection of 3 Vintage Inuit Soapstone Carved Figurines Soapstone Carving of Two Sitting Birds by Peuliak. This delightful soapstone carving showcases two sitting birds and is signed at the bottom by](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7699/333647/180233271_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718597367)
![Seal Inuit Soapstone Carved Figurine by Isah: This exquisite soapstone carving of a seal, created by the talented artist Isah, is a testament to the artistry of the Inuit people. Meticulously crafted in the 1970s in the Puvirnituq community, this](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7699/333647/180233269_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718597367)
![Old Asian Soapstone Carved Candle holder of The three wise monkeys: Old Asian Soapstone Hand Carved Candle holder of The three wise monkeys.The three wise monkeys are a Japanese pictorial maxim, embodying the proverbial principle "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5352/332975/179835361_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718390366)
![A CARVED CHINESE SOAPSTONE BRUSH POT: A CARVED CHINESE SOAPSTONE BRUSH POT carved with figures on a rocky outcrop. (9.5cm wide)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333495/180085171_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718404111)
![Fuchsia Handcarved Lion Figurine - Set of 3: Fuchsia Handcarved Lion Figurine - Set of 3 Meticulously carved from a single soapstone block sourced in Western Kenya, these delightful lion figurines come alive with vivid hues from hand-dyeing. Ad](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332762/179524681_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717789260)
![Vintage Asian Figural Carved Soapstone Sculpture: Vintage Asian Figural Carved Soapstone Incense Burner Sculpture. The Soapstone Sculpture is approximately 10" x 10" x 3" and weighs about 7.5lbs. Overall the item is in vintage condition w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6056/334005/180475100_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718902554)
![Chinese Soapstone Carved Luohan Figurine: Chinese Soapstone Carved Luohan Figurine Height without stand: 8cm,Length: 6cm,Width: 4.2cm,Weight: 194g Please note the absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issue](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6290/333898/180417812_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718808669)
![Chinese Soapstone Carved Guanyin Figurine: Height: 10.5cm,Length: 5.5cm,Width: 3.8cm,Weight: 166g Please note the absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6290/333898/180417972_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718808669)
![Inuit Soapstone, Serpentine & Walrus Ivory Seal Statues: **First Time At Auction** Native American / First Nations, Northwestern United States or Canada, Inuit, ca. mid-20th to 21st century CE. A charming pair of hand carved serpentine and soapstone seal an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179804357_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718147910)
![Antique Carved Soapstone Chinese Vase: Antique hand carved vase. Made from soapstone. Has an animal and bird design. Measures 6.75" x 4.5". Domestic shipping $16.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/178077481_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Fetco Hand-Carved Soapstone, Trinket Box, Stone Inlay on Lid, India 1970s: Vintage small oval soapstone carved trinket / jewelry box, mother of pearl and black stone inlay on the lid, hand-carved pierced lattice sides, the original label "Fetco / Hand Made / India" on the bo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176737106_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
News about Soapstone Decorative Objects
![Asian soapstone carving sells for record $2.3M at Michaan’s](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013_0626_michaan3080_lead.jpg)
Asian soapstone carving sells for record $2.3M at Michaan’s
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s Fine Asian Works of Art Auction held on Sunday, June 23, 2013 realized over $4,670,000, making it the San Francisco Bay Area company’s highest grossing event ever. LiveAuctioneers.com provided the Internet live bidding services for the sale. Half of the day’s gross was attributable to another phenomenon: lot 3080. An exceedingly […]
![Alabama artist turns native soapstone into art](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011_0715_Redentor_lead.jpg)
Alabama artist turns native soapstone into art
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) – It’s not easy. But each soapstone bowl, platter or vase Russell Everett turns out is all its own, in its inherent geologic traits, and in the way the artist works with it. This is the driving force behind Everett’s efforts, taking something that’s created naturally over millions of years and turning […]
![Explore a vast array of treasures at Kensington Estate Auction, July 17](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/153122517_1_x-1.jpg)
Explore a vast array of treasures at Kensington Estate Auction, July 17
CLINTONDALE, N.Y. – Kensington Estate Auction’s Monday, July 17 Estate, Fine Art & Antique On-Line Auction will exhibit some of America’s great photographers. Represented by signed images, books and personal letters, the photographers whose works appear in this auction span decades. The sale will also include fine art and urban art; Eskimo and Pacific Northwest ethnography; […]
![Equine-theme collection gallops to Golden Sun auction, Feb. 26](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Horse-brooch-1.jpg)
Equine-theme collection gallops to Golden Sun auction, Feb. 26
FULLERTON, Calif. – A collection of horse-related items and other objects from the estate of John Barr, who was heavily involved in the horseracing industry during the last half-century, will appear in a live online auction scheduled for Sunday, February 26 by Golden Sun Auctions, Inc. (formerly Appraisal & Estate Sale Specialists), at 12 […]