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![John Kaunak Inuit Large Soapstone Man Backpack: John Kaunak (Repulse Bay / Naujaat, 1941 - ), large soapstone sculpture of a Inuit with a backpack, unsigned, with sticker marked Kaunak 2407. 12 inches H x 8 deep x 7 W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255859_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Old Ornate Chinese Fully Hand Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Vessel: Unbelievable Rare Piece with Amazing Detail. It weighs 7 Pounds and measures Approximately 11 x 9. It has no chips cracks or repairs. Multiple Photos Posted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178177565_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![Inuit Seal & Walrus Soapstone Sculpture 2pc SIGNED: An estate lot comprising two vintage "Eskimo Art Esquimau" carved soapstone Inuit statues. Includes: (1) a walrus mom and pup sculpture by Daniel Inukpuk (Canadian, born 1941), and (1) a seal sculptur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691764_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![Lot of 3 soapstone works. China. 20th century. Pair of seals (boxed) and a figure of a buddhist: Lot of 3 soapstone works. China. 20th century. Pair of seals (boxed) and a figure of a buddhist saint. 3.75in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787644_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![Chinese Carved Soapstone Floral Sculptural Vase: Chinese Carved Soapstone Floral Sculptural Vase. 8 inches H x 4 W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255690_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![A Pair of Chinese Shoushan Soapstone Seals and Wood Box: 5.3/8 in. (13.6 cm.) high, 1.1/2 in. (3.8 cm.) square each for the seals, 2.3/8 in. (6.1 cm.) high, 6 in. (15.3 cm.) wide, 7 in. (17.8 cm.) deep for the wood box.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646304_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Guanyin 20th Century: The seated figure holding mala beads on a lotus base. (Height 8 1/2 inches)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/292/333665/180257997_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718633049)
![2 Oriental Soapstone Carvings: 2 Oriental Soapstone Carvings. 9" HALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSI](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/333101/179887324_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718290682)
![Shelf of Chinese soapstone articles: Shelf of Chinese soapstone articles.. From 2.75" to 6" across.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/306/333568/180160607_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718407263)
![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)
![8 Pcs. of Ornate Soapstone: 8 Pcs. of Ornate Soapstone incl. Rooster, Fancy Sm. Bowlls & Planters w/Fruit & Floral Designs in Gd. Cond.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/945/332676/179494511_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717781985)
![Lot of 4 pieces. China. 19th/20th century. 3 soapstone seals and one jade pendant. Largest 2.25in.: Lot of 4 pieces. China. 19th/20th century. 3 soapstone seals and one jade pendant. Largest 2.25in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787575_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![Vintage Soapstone Abbott Canada Inuit Seal Hunter: This captivating vintage soapstone carving depicts an Inuit seal hunter in traditional attire, intricately handcrafted by Abbott Canada. The sculpture stands 7 1/2 inches tall and captures the essence](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7699/333647/180233272_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718597367)
![VINTAGE CHINESE CARVED SOAPSTONE FIGURAL SCULPTURE: A vintage Chinese carved soapstone figural sculpture with relief details of flowers and a bird. The intricate relief details showcase the meticulous skill of the Chinese artisan. The carved wood stand](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018427_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![Chinese Carved Soapstone Foo Dog: Chinese Carved Soapstone Foo Dog. L 7 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5103/333607/180216025_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718512306)
![A CHINESE CARVED SOAPSTONE BEAST SEAL: A CHINESE CARVED SOAPSTONE BEAST SEAL L. 4.5 cm. W. 2.3 cm. H. 4.5 cm. Weight 100 gram. At the top of the oval seal are carved two beasts, the smaller beast on the back of the larger beast, facing eac](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7538/331490/178789892_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716981994)
![Group of 4 Soapstone Seals w/Boxes: This group comprises 4 soapstone seals, all of light russet colors. largest size: 5.4cm x 3.9cm 壽山石印章一組4款連盒](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5850/333100/179823271_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718203369)
![A PAINTED SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH A BOY 清代 壽山石送: A PAINTED SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH A BOY 清代 壽山石送子觀音像 China, Qing dynasty. H: 15.8cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306479_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![A large Tona Iquilik soapstone group of man and two standing birds: A large Tona Iquilik soapstone figural group of a man with two standing birds, Inuit, Baker Lake #S04603, 9.5"h x 8"w x 5.5"d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/306/333568/180160041_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718407263)
![Peter Nauja Angiju Seal Inuit Soapstone Carved Fig: Peter Nauja Angiju (Peter Nowya/ Naura/ Norwa). Beautiful Hand Carved Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of Seal sitting on Ice. Signed on bottom as Peter Nowya in unukut syllabary Measures approx. 3 1/2" x 6"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7699/333647/180233268_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718597367)
![Four Hardstone and Ceramic Seal Stamps: To include a carved hardstone ram's head seal stamp, a soapstone primitive figure, a carved soapstone foo dog seal stamp and a ceramic Guanyin head seal stamp. Largest: 8-1/2in tall x 3-1/2in wide. |](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/881/333491/180081792_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718400481)
![A CHINESE CARVED SOAPSTONE SEAL: A CHINESE CARVED SOAPSTONE SEAL L. 3.5 cm. W. 3.5 cm. H. 6.5 cm. Weight 220 gram. Square seal with a natural irregular shape at the top. Side engraving poems.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7538/331491/178817195_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716982117)
![Pair of Inuit Soapstone Drum Dancers: Property of Joseph and Sabina McGonnell Trust, Daufuskie Island, SC Description: Pair of Inuit Soapstone Drum Dancers, unsigned, each holding removable drums and mallets, fixed to stone base.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395282_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
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![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 […]