Olive Green Guanyin Statue on Double Lotus Base
A soapstone figure of a Guanyin, in modulating olive green colours flecked with black depicting a contemplative Guanyin holding a vessel of flowers, raised on a mottled chocolate and buff double lotus base, height 31 cm
Chinese Soapstone Square Seal with Chilong Dragons and Inscription
A Chinese soapstone square seal, 20th century, the knob carved with two chilong dragons, one side inscribed 'Gui Pu, Jia Qing Si Nian Wei Ren Qing Di Zhuan, Yi Bingshou', translated 'Yi Bing Shou carved this sealed for his brother in the fourth year of…
Assorted Snuff Bottles: Carved, Figurative, and Painted
A collection of four snuff bottles, 19th and 20th century, including carved soapstone and small figure of a tortoise and a large modern snuff bottle with an interior painted oriental scene, the largest 12 cm long
Carved Soapstone Vase, Boxwood God & Sandalwood Fan Set
A carved soapstone vase on stand, & a very finely carved boxwood God of Longevity, early Republic period, + a sandalwood fan & dish, with small chip to footrim [4], height 27 cm
Tinted Soapstone Figure Group of Maitreya and Children
A Chinese carved and tinted soapstone figure group of Maitreya and five climbing children, 11.5 cm high, 18 cm wide, 11 cm deep, 2275 gm
Soapstone Seal Set with Buddhist Lions and Bamboo Cane Section
Three soapstone seals, (3), two of square section surmounted by Buddhist lions, the third carved as a section of a bamboo cane, each with an inscription on one side, (3), tallest 7 cm high
Gilt Soapstone Guanyin Figure with Stand
A soapstone figure of Guanyin and stand late Qing dynasty, (2), seated in lalitasana wearing a loose robe draped as a cowl over a high chignon picked out in black, incised and gilt with cloud and floral motifs and scroll borders, a censer exhaling clouds…
Soapstone Chinese Flared Vases, 36 cm (Pair)
Pair of soapstone Chinese carved flared waisted form vases, each 36 cm high (2)
Carved Soapstone Chinese Emperor and Empress Panels
Pair of Chinese panels, carved soapstone with, Emperor and Empress motifs, 92 x 61 cm
Carved Soapstone Elephant Seal with Finial and Engravings
A soapstone elephant seal, the rectangular seal in deep chocolate and green tones, surmounted by a carved and pierced elephant finial, decorated to the plinth with engraved money symbols, carved script to one face and seal script to the base. Height 12 cm
Royal Ease Guanyin: 15cm Soapstone Figure
A soapstone figure of Guanyin, seated in the Royal Ease Posture, height 15 cm
Chinese Soapstone Kwan Yin on Lion Base
Large Chinese carved soapstone Kwan Yin, depicted wearing robes, serene expression, with one hand clasping ruyi, seated on back of Buddhist lion on cloud scroll base, on wooden stand, height 33 cm
Carved Soapstone Lohan and Kylin Figure Group
Chinese well carved soapstone figure group, depicting Lohan recling with kylin, the stone in tones of deep red and green, on carved stone stand, length 9.5 cm (total)
Rare 19th Century Inro Lacquer Cabinet with Silver Mounts
A rare inro collectors' lacquer cabinet, 19th century, of rectangular form, the drop front revealing five drawers of varying size, mounted with silver, the broad tsugaru-nuri ground decorated on all sides with four inro, together with netsuke and ojime in…
Carved Soapstone Wise Gentleman Figure (with Mark)
Chinese carved soapstone wise gentleman figure, with mark to base, height 21 cm
Chinese Soapstone Deity on Foo Dog Figure
Chinese soapstone deity seated on a foo dog figure, height 23 cm
Chinese Wise Gentleman Soapstone Figure
Chinese soapstone standing wise gentleman figure, height 25.5 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)
Jade Brush Rest with Poem and Artist Name
A Chinese soapstone scholar's brush rest, using the natural shape, inscribed with a poem and artist name, the poem describing the golden jade and appreciating the quality from Jing Shan mountain, on the underside, Jin Yu Qi Xiang, the jade with gold and…
Carved Oriental Scholar Figure, Signed (Scroll Restored)
Finely carved Oriental soapstone figure of a 'Scholar', signed to base (scroll restoration)
Man with Baskets: Oriental Soapstone Figure
Oriental soapstone figure of man carrying baskets, 14 cm high approx
Qing Soapstone Figural Group on Carved Stand
Late Qing Chinese soapstone figural group, on carved timber stand, height 21 cm approx
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 Soapstone Guanyin Figures
Two Chinese carved soapstone figures of Guanyin, holding a ruyi the other a vase, 19th/20th century, on a contrasting dark soapstone, one is seated on lotus throne the other standing, each with hair piled high under a veil. Height 25 cm. Height 32 cm
Mythical Dragon Soapstone Column with Stand
Large carved soapstone seal mythical dragon column plinth base with stand 20 cm height
Oriental Figural Soapstone Inkwell
Oriental soapstone figural mounted inkwell, 25 cm high, 31 cm wide, 11 cm deep
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 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
Fowl Collection: Porcelain, Soapstone, and Glass Birds
Two porcelain ducks with Nao chicken and chicks two small soapstone chickens and a glass bied 19.5 cm ht tallest
Chinese Soapstone Temple Carving - 10x18cm
Chinese Shoushan (soapstone) carved temple measures 10 cm x 18 cm
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 Soapstone Mantle Piece with Floral Carvings
A Chinese carved soapstone mantle piece, early 20th century, the upper section carved with encrusted flowers, with onlooking bird lower. Height 33.5 cm
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
Amber-toned Soapstone Guanyin with Ornate Relief Carving
A Chinese soapstone Guanyin, Republic era, mid 20th century, the amber toned figure of a serene Guanyin with a diadem, and ornately relief carved wave and flower scrolled robes, with a jewelled bodice and raised upon a double lotus base, the standing…
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…
Pair of Chinese Soapstone Carvings
Two Chinese carved soapstone ornaments 16.5 cm high (tallest) approx.
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…
Chinese Monk with Skeleton Staff Sculpture
A Chinese soapstone figure of a monk, finely carved with floring robes, depicted holding an interesting staff featuring a skeleton, height 25 cm
Chinese Drunken Poet Soapstone Figure - 14.5 cm
Chinese soapstone 'Drunken Poet' figure 14.5 cm long
Amber Chinese Soapstone Deity Figure with Timber Staff
A Chinese soapstone deity figure, in rich semi translucent amber tones, depicting a deity figure with a tall head dress and flowing beard and seated upon a throne like chair, holding a rugged timber staff with a double gourd in his right hand, upon a…
Flower Carved Soapstone Vases - Pair
Near pair of Chinese soapstone vases, carved with flowers (2). Approx. Height 25 cm
Monkeys Trio: Soapstone Pyramid and Stylized Figures
A soapstone Pyramid of Monkeys and two other stylized monkeys on bases. [3]
White Soapstone Carved Buddha Halo - Chinese Origin?
A white soapstone carved Buddha halo origin unknown, possibly Chinese 13 cm high
Damaged Buddha Statue with Missing Fingers
A small soapstone Buddha with halo surround missing fingers to one hand 11 cm high
Vintage Soapstone Bearded Buddha on Plinth
A vintage soapstone bearded Buddha seating on plinth 16 cm high
Chinese Soapstone Gentleman with Temple Dog Figure
Chinese soapstone gentleman and temple dog figure on timber base, height 15 cm approx
Chinese Soapstone Vases on Stone Stands
A pair of Chinese carved soapstone vases on carved stone stands, 20th century. 20 cm
Carved Soapstone Mountain with Chess Players and Landscape
A Chinese carved soapstone mountain, utilising the natural arching shape of the amber coloured stone and relief carved with figures playing chess in a pavilion and traditional landscape setting, with a fitted timber stand. Height 9 cm. (on stand)
Amber Soapstone Sage Figure with Karana Mudra Gesture
A Chinese soapstone sage figure, in rich amber coloured soapstone, the contemplative elder figure with a long beard and coiffed hair and a small Crown seated upon a rocky base, the right arm raised in a gesture of karana mudra, and the left cradling a…
Chinese Soapstone Bird Carving on Pine Branch
A Chinese soapstone bird carving, the olive green grey stone modulating to amber with touches of red, well carved and pierced in a striking asymmetric arrangement depicting birds upon a gnarled pine tree branch and a rockwork base. Height 18 cm. Width 30…
Chinese Carved Soapstone Temple Dog Sculpture
Chinese Carved soapstone 'Temple Dog' (A/F), approx 13 cm high, 18 cm long
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
Mountain Cartouches Soapstone Brush Pot
Chinese soapstone brush pot. Mountain scene cartouches. Height 20 cm
Embellished Hardwood Portable Chest with Inlaid Hardstones
An embellished hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang, 19th/20th century the wood probably huanghuali, of square form, the flat topped hinged cover with metal ruyi -head clasp and corner mounts, lifting to reveal a shallow compartment over a pair of…
Zitan and Soapstone Guanyin Figure with Scroll
A Chinese zitan and soapstone figure of Guanyin, carved with downcast gaze, wearing her hair in a high chignon, depicted holding a scroll, with flowing robes, seated on a rock formation, 36.5 cm high
Chinese Dragon Soapstone Bowl with Frog and Handles
A late 19th / early 20th century Chinese soapstone or jade bowl decorated with a dragon in high relief, a mythical frog and two organic form handles. Archaic characters to body, unknown mark to base. Height 10 cm. Width 25 cm. Provenance: E.A Stanton…
Carved Soapstone Parrot Figurines - 31cm Height
Two large carved soapstone parrot figurines. Height 31 cm approx
Intricate Chinese Soapstone Vase, 17cm Height
Chinese carved soapstone vase. Intricately carved to body & sides. Height 17 cm
Carved Soapstone Lady Figurine on Base
Oriental soapstone carved lady figurine on base height 16 cm approx
Dragon Head Soapstone Censer
Chinese carved soapstone censer with dragon head to both sides and lid, height 14 cm approx
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
Chinese Soapstone Carving of Lohan, 11cm
A Chinese soapstone carving of a lohan, 11 cm high. Provenance: NSW Private Collection, purchased in Stanley & Co. on 22 Feb 2004
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
Chinese Dragon Ball Soapstone Seal
A large Chinese soapstone seal 19th/20th century of square-section, the top in the form of a dragon ball, pierced and carved in relief with the auspicious design of a dragon amongst bats and clouds, with seal cut base, 9.3 x 9.3 x 9 cm, (very minor chips…
Chinese Soapstone Fisherman Figure on Stand
Chinese soapstone fisherman figure. On fitted wooden stand. Height 19 cm (total)
Chinese Soapstone Sow and Piglettes Sculpture
Chinese soapstone Sow & Piglettes. Height 12 cm; length 20 cm
Carved Soapstone Figure: Infants, Dragon & Chinese Craftsmanship
Chinese carved soapstone figure of two infants and a dragon, 13.5 cm high
Sages in Rocky Landscape Soapstone Carving
A soapstone carving of irregular pebble form, carved in low relief with sages walking in a rocky landscape among banana palms and trees, the stone of mottled caramel tones, wood stand (2) 9.5 cm long
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan with Buddhist Lion
A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing dynasty, 19th century reclining and holding a Buddhist lion licking his left earlobe, wearing loosely draped robes with incised motifs showing traces of polychrome decoration, his head turned to the front with…
Hardstone Inlaid Portable Chest with Intricate Carvings
A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest Guanpixiang, 19th/20th century of rectangular form, the hinged domed cover with ruyi head metal fitting lifting to reveal a shallow compartment, above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames opening…
Birds and Peony Soapstone Carving
Soapstone carving depicting birds and peony, 20th century, 24 x 36 cm
Chinese Soapstone Galloping Horse Group
A group of four Chinese soapstone horses, late Qing Dynasty to Republic era, early 20th century, in rich modulating buff, amber and russet tones, the naturalistically carved galloping and animated horses upon stone bases and fitted timber stands, with…
Deers in Bamboo Forest Stone Carving
Chinese soapstone carving of Deers in bamboo Forest, 19th/20th century, the stone of a cream tone with red and brown inclusions, on wooden stand. Height 14 cm
Chinese Fishermen and Children Soapstone Carving
Chinese soapstone carving of two fishermen with children, 19th/20th century, the stone of a yellow tone with light red inclusions, on carved wooden stand. Height 12 cm
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Foo Dogs Carving
Chinese soapstone carving Qing Dynasty, 19th century, depicting four Foo dogs playing with ball, retains decal label 'David HO Oriental Art', inscribed mark to underside. Height 10.5 cm
Chinese Shoulao Soapstone Carvings with Children and Monkeys
Two Chinese soapstone Shoulao group carvings Qing Dynasty, 19th century, depicting Shoulao, God of Longevity, holding a peach, with children and monkeys, (A/F) (2). Height 15 cm and 17 cm
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Hunter Carving
Chinese soapstone carving of three Hunters Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the stone of a light yellow tone with red inclusions, inscribed mark to underside, on carved wooden stand. Height 14.5 cm
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