Soapstone Mountain with Three Figures and Pine Tree
A Chinese soapstone mountain, in modulating tones of amber, beige and black and depicting three figures beneath a pine tree in a rocky landscape; with stand and boxed. Height 10.5 cm. (on stand)
Chinese Soapstone Shouxing Figurine: God of Longevity
A Chinese soapstone figurine, in modulating shades of amber, iron red and black and depicting Shouxing, the beaming god of longevity, holding a large peach and dressed in flowing robes with finely carved and lightly stained scroll and floral designs.…
Relaxed Monk Carving in Soapstone
A fine soapstone carved figure of a monk, 19th century seated on a rock in a relaxed position, wearing long and flowing robes, holding a double gourd and a whisk. Height 17 cm
Jade and Soapstone Lotus Bowl with Fruit on Stand
A carved jade and soapstone lotus bowl with fruit on stand, 20th century, the carved jade and hardstone fruit in a large leaf shaped soapstone bowl, comprising grapes, lotus root, Buddha's hand citron, leaves and pomegranate, raised on a carved wooden…
Carved Chinese Soapstone Vase on Timber Stand
Chinese carved soapstone lidded vase, on carved timber stand, 20 cm high.
Qing Soapstone Figural Group on Carved Stand
Late Qing Chinese soapstone figural group, on carved timber stand, height 21 cm approx
Chinese Soapstone Vase with Bird and Blossom Decoration
Large Chinese carved soapstone vase, with bird & blossom decoration, 41 cm high approx.
Jade Boy Riding Water Buffalo on Stone Plinth
A Chinese carved soapstone figure of a young boy riding upon the back of a recumbent water buffalo, the boy carved in light jade coloured stone, the buffalo rendered in mottled stone, raised on a wooden plinth base. Slight losses to the boy's hat. Width…
Chinese Soapstone Brushpots on Stone Stands
Two Chinese soapstone Brushpots on stone stands, 20th century, the set of carved celadon and russet soapstone pots, finely carved with fishes and bats against a pierced rockwork background, raised on oval stone stands, height 12 cm, and 11.5 cm
Chinese Soapstone Lohan and Buddha Figure (20 cm)
A good Chinese soapstone figure of Lohan and image of Buddha, height 20 cm.
Carved Chinese Immortal Holding Beaded Necklace
Chinese carved soapstone figure of an immortal, depicted curled up clasping a beaded necklace, in tones of red and pale green, height 8 cm
Carved Soapstone Kwan Yin on Wooden Stand
Good Chinese carved soapstone Kwan Yin, depicted with head slightly bowed, wearing flowing robes, hands crossed holding seal, in tones of green and orange, on wooden stand, height 32 cm (figure)
Chinese Soapstone Inlaid Black Cabinet with Drawers
A pair of Chinese black cabinet with three drawers, the doors inlaid with multi coloured soapstone, 20th century, 56 x 56 x 56 cm
Oriental Figural Soapstone Inkwell
Oriental soapstone figural mounted inkwell, 25 cm high, 31 cm wide, 11 cm deep
Chinese Soapstone Carved Mountain with Narrative Relief Carving
A Chinese soapstone carved mountain, people's Republic era, second half 20th century, Utilising the natural contours of the stone, the rich amber toned stone delicately relief carved with a narrative comprising two seated figures in a traditional…
Chinese Soapstone Seals with Lion Dog Figures, Qing Dynasty
A pair of Chinese soapstone seals, Qing Dynasty, late 19th to 20th century, in mellow amber tones, the small plinth style seals surmounted by crouching and snarling lion dog figures, one face of each with script and having seal marks underside with…
Carved Soapstone Figural Group of Fishing Children
Chinese Republic period carved soapstone figural group of boy and girl carrying a fish catch, length 18 cm
Intricate Chinese Soapstone Vase, 17cm Height
Chinese carved soapstone vase. Intricately carved to body & sides. Height 17 cm
Chinese Soapstone Carving with Shou-Lao and Deer
A Chinese soapstone carving, first half 20th century, the mottled orange and grey-brown stone carved and pierced as a mountain side with Shou-Lao and his deer, fitted on the original separate rockwork base, both pieces with the same incised character…
Carved Soapstone Goldfish Sculpture on Timber Stand
Chinese carved soapstone sculpture of goldfish on a timber stand, 25.5 cm high approx., stand damaged
Chinese Soapstone Bird Group on Carved Stand
Large Chinese green soapstone bird group, on carved timber stand, 33 cm high.
Carved Soapstone Recumbent Deer with Ebonised Base
A Chinese carved soapstone Recumbent deer, mid 20th century, with carved ebonised wood base. Height 13 cm. Length 17 cm
Chinese Carved Stone and Turquoise Ornaments
Three Chinese carved turquoise, lapis lazuli and soapstone ornaments, comprising a small lapis lazuli rearing horse on stand, a turquoise traditional lady carrying a basket of flowers and a mottled grey and brown soapstone vase on stand, carved and…
Chinese Soapstone Buddha Figure
A Chinese soapstone Buddha figure. In mottled grey cream flecked with iron red colours and touches of amber, a semi reclining figure draped in flowing robes, lightly engraved with floral patterns; upon a fabric covered display stand. Height 7 cm. Width 9…
Chinese carved soapstone Guanyin figures (41cm)
Two large Chinese carved soapstone Guanyin figures height 41 cm
Green Chinese Soapstone Lady Figure on Pedestal Base
Chinese soapstone figure of a lady, depicted standing with left hand holding a baton and right hand behind her back, in flowing robes, set on double pedestal base, in green tones, h 26 cm (figure) 34 cm (overall)
Flower Carved Soapstone Vases - Pair
Near pair of Chinese soapstone vases, carved with flowers (2). Approx. Height 25 cm
Chinese Soapstone Dragon Seal
A Chinese soapstone seal, the plinth style seal in mottled taupe and amber tones with flecks of red surmounted by a writhing dragon, signed and with an inked seal underside, length 9 cm
Korean Soapstone Lion Carving with Brocade Ball
Korean soapstone carving of a lion with brocade ball, on wooden stand. Height 12 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Shureck collection Sydney, 1955. Estate of D'Arcy Ryan labels: cf. For comparison Christies, 11.10.73, lot 308
Lion Soapstone Seal on Rocky Landscape
A Chinese red brown soapstone seal, a lion clambering up a rocky landscape atop a square plinth. Height 8 cm. Width 4 cm. Depth 4 cm
Yellow Soapstone Lion Seal on Pedestal Base
A Chinese yellow soapstone seal, a seated lion atop a pedestal base incised with foliate designs. Height 9.5 cm. Width 5 cm. Depth 5 cm
Republic Period Chinese Soapstone Boulder Carving
A Chinese soapstone boulder carving, Republic period (1912-1949) 9 cm high, 14 cm wide
Chinese Soapstone Lion Chop
Large Chinese carved soapstone chop, the square shape decorated on top with lions above figures flanked by pillars, height 21 cm
Sage Green Lotus Bowl - 20cm
A Chinese soapstone bowl in sage green carved with lotus leaves. 20 cm long
Carved Soapstone Shou Lao Figure Group with Attendants
Chinese carved soapstone figure group, in the form of Shou Lao, with attendants, in tones of purple and cream, on wooden stand, height 25 cm
Chinese Carved Soapstone Temple Dog Sculpture
Chinese Carved soapstone 'Temple Dog' (A/F), approx 13 cm high, 18 cm long
Chinese Decorative Collection: Jar, Dish, Cup, Box
A Chinese carved soapstone jar, an enamel hand-painted dish, a 19th century Chinese blanc de chine libation cup, and a Qing Dynasty lacquered box with shell inlay, 19th/20th century, (4 items), the jar 24 cm high
Chinese Soapstone Figure Group on Wood Stand
Chinese soapstone figure group on wood stand, 25 cm wide, 13.5 cm high
Oriental Soapstone Chicken Figurine on Rosewood Base
19th century Oriental carved soapstone group figurine of chickens eating plant on a carved rosewood base
A carved soapstone gold fish group on stand, 20th century, the Chinese finely openwork carved circular group of gold fish with protruding eyes, swimming among coral, seaweed and pine, the stone of deep rusty-red coloration with lighter suffusions, raised…
Soapstone and Bronze Seals, 20th Century Collection
Three soapstone and bronze seals, 20th century comprising an amber soapstone seal of upright form with cut sides, in mellow amber tones, inscribed to one side, a square seal in mottle celadon and brown stone with an openwork chilong surmount, and a bronze…
Chinese Soapstone Carvings and Candlestick with Flowering Prunus Tree
Two Chinese soapstone carvings, well carved candlestick, naturally carved with waterlilies height 31 cm, & a flowering prunus tree in a pot height 19.5 cm. Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.
Shona Soapstone Tribal Busts - 2 Pieces
Two African tribal busts carved shona soapstone. Heights 18.5 cm & 23.5 cm
Crow Carving with Paua Shell Eyes
A native American soapstone carving of a crow with paua shell eyes, 14 cm high
Chinese Soapstone Seal from Orlando Brown Collection
Chinese soapstone seal, height 12 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman
Chinese Jadeite Birds & Carved Soapstone Mantle Piece
i) a Chinese jadeite birds figure group, mid 20th century, with wooden stand. Height 14 cm, ii) a Chinese carved soapstone mantle piece early 20th Cenuty, the upper dection carved with encrusted flowers with onlooking bird lower. Height 33.5 cm
Chinese Soapstone Landscape Seal
A large Chinese soapstone 'Landscape' seal, height 20 cm 14 cm x 13.5 cm
A pair of carved soapstone dragons, 20th century, the pair of soapstone guardian dragons, carved in openwork and modelled in a crouching pose with long curved neck, bulging eyes, open mouth exposing sharp teeth and upturned tongue, the rust veined…
Chinese Soapstone Carvings
Three Chinese carved soapstone ornaments, 20th century Comprising an earlier Republic period soapstone figure of a fisherman in mottled russet and celadon stone atop a carved hardstone base, another of a cub perched on a brocade ball, on a darker pierced…
Inuit Mother and Child Soapstone Carving
Large Inuit soapstone carving, mother and child, height 29 cm
Chinese Soapstone Carved Figures with Stands
Five Chinese carved soapstone figures, detailed in traditional robes and poses. Various tones. Each on a carved stand. Tallest Height 15.8 cm.
Chinese Soapstone Mountain with Elder Relief and Characters
A Chinese soapstone mountain, of triangular form, the cream and amber triangular form mountain relief carved with a contemplative elder in a rocky landscape and with raised characters to one of the 'Boulders'; boxed and with a timber stand. Height 7 cm.…
Chinese carved soapstone flower bowl, decorated with lotus leaves and flowers, plus a small crab. 39 x 33m
Shona Soapstone Sculpture by Lovemore Bonjisi
Shona soapstone sculpture. Possibly by Lovemore Bonjisi. Height 43 cm
Chinese Grape & Squirrel Soapstone Trough
A Chinese soapstone oval trough, carved with the grape & Squirrel, design on the front, the back plain, 20th century, on four low legs, Length 20 cm, height 9.5 cm
Chinese Soapstone Guanyin Statue, 20th Century
A Chinese carved soapstone guanyin statue, 20th century, 35 cm high
Vintage Chinese Coloured Soapstone Carvings
Seven vintage Chinese carved coloured soapstone sculptures, includes various dragons, bat, snail, etc., carved highlighting the coloured variation. The tallest 9.5 cm.
Carved Chinese Woman with Peach
Chinese carved figure woman holding a peach soapstone carved figure, height 35 cm
Carved Soapstone Parrot Figurines - 31cm Height
Two large carved soapstone parrot figurines. Height 31 cm approx
Carved Oriental Scholar Figure, Signed (Scroll Restored)
Finely carved Oriental soapstone figure of a 'Scholar', signed to base (scroll restoration)
Chinese Stone Ornaments: Buddha & Rhinoceroses
Three Chinese carved stone ornaments, 20th century, comprising a carved shoushan stone laughing buddha sitting on carved brown stone base, and a pair of soapstone rhinoceroses. Height 10.5 cm, (figure)
Celadon Chinese Dragon Soapstone Figure
A Chinese soapstone figure, 20th century, the mythical figure of a dragon in celadon colour stone, finely carved and lightly engraved, height 8.5 cm, width 10 cm
Chinese Soapstone Hotei Figure on Rosewood Stand
An old Chinese soapstone figure, Hotei, seated on a carved rosewood stand, chip under base. 11 cm x 7 cm x 9 cm
Chinese Floral Soapstone Vase (39cm)
Large Chinese carved soapstone vase with in relief floral decoration, height 39 cm
Chinese Soapstone Uncarved Chops Pair
Pair of early 20th century Chinese soapstone uncarved chops, height 18 cm
Standing Fishermen with Catches: Carved Soapstone Figures
Two carved soapstone figures, both of standing fishermen with catches on bases, 45 cm and 40 cm heights
African Soapstone Chess and Animal Sculptures Collection
A collection of African soapstone chess pieces and animal sculptures
A carved soapstone chilong seal, 20th century, the oval form seal surmounted by a reticulated chilong, engraved with script to one side and cut to the seal base, in brown and amber stone with opaque white Mottling. Height 5.5 cm, length 6.5 cm, width 4 cm
A Chinese carved soapstone libation cup, 20th century of archaic style with recumbent qilin and a clambering chilong at the cup base, the red veined variegated stone with grey and beige shadings, incised with inked highlights. Height 19.5 cm
Orange Soapstone Seal with Relief Marks and Signature
A soapstone seal, a deep orange toned rectangular plinth with seal marks in relief to one end, signed
Mottled Grey Soapstone Dog Pairs with Traditional Pose
Two opposite pairs of soapstone dogs of fo, both pairs in mottled grey stone and of typical stylised, seated form and affecting a traditional pose, one with its paw upon a ball, the companion, with its paw upon a pup, one pair on timber stands, height 16…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Seals with Ram and Qilong Motifs
Two soapstone seals of square form, the tall column surmounted by a capital with ram heads, Qing Dynasty, 19th and 20th century, the other coiled with qilong [2], height 4 cm and 8 cm sq
Amber Soapstone Seal with Birds and Flowers
A soapstone seal of oval form, the plain base surmounted by birds and flowers, carved in fine detail with the colour graduating colour from deep amber hue through to cream, height 5.5 cm, width 5.5 cm
Chinese Soapstone Inlaid Black Cabinet with Beauties in Garden
A Chinese black cabinet with everted ends, the doors inlaid with multi coloured soapstone, 20th century, beauties in a garden within a diaper frame, the sides painted, 90 x 76 x 41 cm
Chinese Soapstone Censer with Dog of Fo Finial
Chinese soapstone censer. Domed cover with dog of Fo finial. Twin dragon mask ring handles. Raised on a circular foot on a wooden stand. Height 23 cm, (including stand)
Chinese Phoenix Soapstone Vase
A large Chinese soapstone vase. Utilising the natural form of the wedge shaped stone with all its fissures and inflections, with pierced decoration in lighter stone and depicting a phoenix with peony, and upon red brown pierced stone base resembling…
Carved Soapstone Attendant Presenting Peach to Shoulao
Chinese Republic period carved soapstone figure of an attendant presenting Shoulao with a peach, height 20 cm
Chinese Stone Foo Dogs and Soapstone Carvings Set
A pair of Chinese carved stone Foo dogs and two soapstone carvings, 20th century, (4 items), the Foo dogs 16 cm high
Chinese Qing Dynasty yellow and red veined soapstone seal carved with a dragon in clouds, height 5.5 cm
Chinese Zodiac Soapstone Seals Set
A set of twelve Chinese Zodiac seals, 20th century, the ornamental soapstone seals in various shades of ochre. Depicting all the signs of the zodiac atop plain squared columns, average height 9 cm. Width 3 cm. Depth 3 cm
Chinese Soapstone Blossom Sculpture with Box
Chinese carved soapstone blossom sculpture height 33 cm, with box
Pair of Chinese Soapstone Buddha Carvings
Two Chinese carved soapstone Buddha's Heights: 8.2 cm & 8.5 cm
Chinese Soapstone Seal with Foo Dog Surmounting Temple Form
A large Chinese carved soapstone seal, the foo dog surmounting a temple type form, cut tablet base, chip to corner. Height 21 cm.
Carved Soapstone Shou Lao Figure - 25cm Height
Chinese carved soapstone figure of Shou Lao, depicted standing with peach in one hand and staff in the other hand, in pale tones, height 25 cm
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