Pair 1980 Canadian Nephrite Jade Marine Sculptures, Signed S. Sandburg

Description

Artist & Date Signed S. Sandburg, dated '80, edition #42
Medium Hand-carved British Columbia nephrite jade (rich "spinach" green) mounted on natural jade boulder bases
Subjects One streamlined seal (or sea-lion) at rest and one leaping whale/porpoise-classic Pacific Northwest marine imagery
Provenance Acquired from Marion Scott Ltd., Gallery of the Arts, Vancouver B.C. (gallery label intact). Marion Scott Gallery was a leading promoter of West-Coast stone carving and Inuit art in the 1970s-90s.
Marion Scott Gallery

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very Good

Origin:
Canada

Materials & Techniques:
Nephrite

Details:
Country of Origin: Canada
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Animals

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very Good

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

6 x 9 x 5 in

Pair 1980 Canadian Nephrite Jade Marine Sculptures, Signed S. Sandburg

Lot 0426

Estimate $420-$1,310

Oct 19, 2026, 2:46 PM EDT

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