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
Chinese Agate Beaded Necklace with Soapstone Carving
A long Chinese agate beaded necklace. Consisting of 19 large circular beads, and six smaller ones; together withA miniature soapstone carving, with fitted stand, and box
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…
Chinese Soapstone Calligraphy Seal with Double Seals
A Chinese carved soapstone calligraphy seal decorated with two seals and character marks. Height 3.2 cm x (5 x 5 cm)
Signed Chinese Soapstone Figure Group, 11cm
Chinese carved soapstone figure group, signed to base. Approx 11 cm high
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Buddha Figure
A Chinese soapstone figure of a young Buddha, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, well carved and engraved, the elegantly and informally posed figure with downcast eyes, extended ear lobes and coiffed long hair, seated upon a draped plinth over waves, one…
Dragon Carved Chinese Soapstone Seal
Large Chinese soapstone seal. Carved dragon to four sides. Character seal to base H28 cm
Exquisite Chinese Carved Necklaces Collection
Five finely carved Chinese necklaces, one of carved lacquer and amber beads; the second with beads of carved wooden heads, ivory and metal; the third of carved soapstone and ivory from which is suspended a large dragon pendant; the fourth of carved ivory,…
Chinese Soapstone Buddha on Base - 12cm
A Chinese soapstone Buddha on a separate soapstone base 12 cm incl base
Chinese Soapstone Carved Shoulao on Deer Figure
A Chinese soapstone carved figure of Shoulao on a deer attached to separate soapstone carve base 16 cm high
Chinese Happy Buddha Soapstone Carving, 8.5 cm
A Chinese brown and black soapstone carving of happy Buddha 8.5 cm
Chinese Soapstone Figural Group on Timber Stand
Antique Chinese soapstone figural group, three soapstone carved figures on original timber stand. As inspected 22 cm at tallest.
Chinese Soapstone Carved Figure Group on Stand
Chinese soapstone carved figure group on stand, approx 9 cm high, 17 cm wide, 5 cm deep
Chinese Soapstone Vase with Bird and Blossom Decoration
Large Chinese carved soapstone vase, with bird & blossom decoration, 41 cm high approx.
Chinese Soapstone Horse Pair
A pair of Chinese soapstone horses, late Qing Dynasty to Republic era, early 20th century, in deep rich modulating amber and russet tones, the two naturalistically carved animated horses upon integrated stone bases, one with its foreleg raised, the other…
Chinese Soapstone Lion Sculpture
A Chinese soapstone lion, late Qing Dynasty to Republic era, early 20th century, Utilising the natural richness of the russet stone, and depicting a roaring male lion upon a rocky base, with incised character marks to base and also an incised sketch of a…
Chinese Soapstone Immortal Figure with Stand
A Chinese carved soapstone figure of an immortal. The figure depicts 'Shao Loa' on stand. Signed with character marks to base. Height 41.5 cm (stand AF)
Chinese Soapstone Stamps from Private Collection
Three carved Chinese soapstone stamps, 10.4 cm high, 10.2 cm high, 8.5 cm high (3). Provenance: Private collection NSW, Purchased 20 years ago in Wyndham Street, Hong Kong
Chinese Ruyi Sceptres: Horn and Zitan with Soapstone Inlays
Two Chinese ruyi sceptres, one of carved horn, the other of zitan with soapstone inlays, 23 cm long, 38 cm long (2).
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure with Stand
A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan and stand Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, seated with hands clasped around his raised left knee, wearing loosely draped robes with an incised border and foliate motifs, the shaven head with benign expression, the…
Hardstone Inlaid Huanghuali Portable Chest with Qing Dynasty Design
A hardstone inlaid huanghuali portable chest Guanpixiang, late Qing dynasty, of square form, the flat-topped hinged cover with 'ruyi' head metal fittings lifting to reveal a shallow compartment above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames…
Inlaid Hardwood Screen with Birds, Animals, and Plants
A four-panel embellished hard wood screen, 20th century, each panel inlaid with various materials including, mother-of-pearl, bone, soapstone and wood with polychrome decoration, to depict birds and animals beside plants and rockwork, the upper section…
Mythical Chinese Soapstone Double Vase, 17cm Height
A Chinese carved soapstone double vase with mythical figures. Height 17 cm.
Nine Immortals on Soapstone Boulder
A soapstone boulder, probably late Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, well carved with nine immortals seated on a rocky outcrop beneath a gnarled tree amongst clouds, 12 cm high, fitted wood stand
Chinese Soapstone Seals Trio
A group of three Chinese soapstone seals. Of plain rectangular form and of differing sizes, each in beige tonings with incised or relief carved chops, well marked with red ink. Heights: 5 cm and 5.5 cm
Pair of Chinese Soapstone Buddha Carvings
Two Chinese carved soapstone Buddha's Heights: 8.2 cm & 8.5 cm
Carved Soapstone Mythical Lion Figure Group
A Chinese carved soapstone figure group c.1900. The figure group depicts seven playful mythical lions, frolicking on fretwork carved spheres, mounted on a carved tree-branch style base. Height 25 cm
Chinese Glass and Stone Snuff Bottles Collection
Four Chinese glass and stone snuff bottles 19th / 20th century includes a white with pink overlay glass bottle, a clear with red overlay glass bottle, a clear glass bottle and a carved soapstone bottle, loose stoppers to three bottles, the tallest…
Sage Green Lotus Bowl - 20cm
A Chinese soapstone bowl in sage green carved with lotus leaves. 20 cm long
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure with Alms Bowl
A soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing dynasty, 19th century, seated with right hand resting on his raised right knee, holding an alms bowl in his left, wearing loose robes with incised decoration picked out in black, the pale stone with some russet…
Amber Relief: Chinese Soapstone Carving
Chinese soapstone carved in relief, amber coloured carving measuring 10 cm tall by 6.5 wide
Shona Soapstone Tribal Busts - 2 Pieces
Two African tribal busts carved shona soapstone. Heights 18.5 cm & 23.5 cm
Chinese Soapstone Sculptures, 18.5 cm, A/F (As Is)
A pair of Chinese soapstone sculptures. Height 18.5 cm each. A/f
Chinese Soapstone Guanyin Figure with Child Acolyte
A Chinese soapstone figure of a Guanyin. The standing figure with downcast eyes carved and engraved with flowing robes atop a water and lotus base, and holding her acolyte, a small child with its hands in a prayerful pose; boxed. Height 30 cm
Chinese Soapstone Lion Dog with Coral Beads
A signed Chinese soapstone ornament, and a strand of coral beads, in modulating tones of brown to pale amber depicting a large lion dog with two laughing rotund figure; the beads of similar size and varied shapes, with natural inclusions and natural…
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 Fisherman Sculpture
Chinese soapstone figure of a fisherman, standing on rockwork. Height 16 cm
Mountain Landscape Seal
Chinese shoushan soapstone seal, carved with figures in a mountainous landscape. Height 5 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 Soapstone Carving and Gilt Wine Pot with Holder
A Chinese soapstone carving and a glass and gilt metal wine pot and holder, 9 cm and 10 cm high
Antique Chinese Blackwood Armchair with Inlay and Soapstone Panel
A good antique Chinese blackwood arm chair with floral and foliate mother of pearl inlay and soapstone panel insert back, 64.5 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 100 cm high
Chinese carved soapstone archaic cord weight
A Chinese carved soapstone cord weight of archaic form with relief & incised decoration. Length 6 cm
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.…
Amber Chinese Soapstone Mountain Sculpture with Figures
A Chinese soapstone mountain, in deep amber tones with a pale outer layer, and well carved in the round to utilise the natural almost cameo-like inflections of the stone and depicting figures in a rocky landscape; with stand and boxed. Height 9 cm. (on…
"Four Seasons" Calligraphy Seal Set
Set of four Chinese calligraphy seals, 'The Four Seasons', decorated soapstone with patination. Length 10 cm
Chinese Jadonite Cabbage Pendant with Lizard and Ornaments
A Chinese Jadonite. Small cabbage, with lizard, a small carved horn' pendant and a small carved soapstone ornament. Length 6.5 cm (largest)
Carved Soapstone Figure of Hotei with Peach
A Chinese finely carved soapstone figure of Hotei holding a peach. Height 9.5 cm
Chinese Soapstone Sage and Fisherman Figurines Trio
Three well carved old Chinese soapstone figures, one of a sage & the other two of fisherman, 27 cm high & 40 cm high (3)
Chinese Lacquered Panel with Carved Decorative Surround and Hand-Painted Landscape
Chinese lacquered panel, carved decorative surround, internal hand painted landscape and applied ivory, soapstone and jade, height 187 cm, length 222 cm
Chinese Soapstone Seal from Orlando Brown Collection
Chinese soapstone seal, height 12 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure with Pagoda
A soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing Dynasty, 19th century seated holding a tiered pagoda in both hands, wearing a loosely draped wide-sleeved robe with incised borders and cloud scrolls, his shaven head with well defined features in downward gaze, carved…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Guanyin Figure
A soapstone figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century seated holding a scroll in her left hand, wearing loosely draped robes beneath a shawl covering her high coiffure and falling over her shoulders, a beaded necklace hung over her raised left…
Celadon Luohan Figure, Qing Dynasty
A soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century seated holding a scroll in his right hand resting on his raised right knee, wearing long wide-sleeved robes clasped at the left shoulder, his face with downward gaze and benign expression,…
Fisherman in Sampan Soapstone Carving
A soapstone carving of irregular pebble form, delicately carved with a fisherman in a sampan beneath a pine tree on the bank, an inscription to the side, the amber coloured stone with areas of darker russet tone, wood stand (2) 5 cm
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Ascetic Figure with Stand
A carved soapstone figure of an ascetic and stand Qing Dynasty, 19th century the emaciated figure scantily clad in a dhoti draped around his waist, seated on rockwork, holding a staff in one hand, a pile of scrolls on a ledge nearby, his head gazing…
Chinese Soapstone Seals Depicting Immortals on Plinth Bases
A set of three Chinese soapstone seals, in rich umber and plum shadings and depicting three immortals, Fu, Lu and Shou with their attributes and seated upon rectangular plinth bases, each with inscribed characters to the front. Heights: 7 cm, 7.5 cm. and…
Chinese Soapstone Buddha Figure with Oil Pot - 19cm
A good Chinese carved soapstone figure of Buddha carved in brown soapstone. He sits on a lotus base with benign expression and holding an oil pot. Height 19 cm
Burning Dragons: Chinese Soapstone Statue (85cm)
Large Chinese carved soapstone statue Burning dragons and Flaming pearls (parts in office) height 85 cm
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
Carved Soapstone Attendant Presenting Peach to Shoulao
Chinese Republic period carved soapstone figure of an attendant presenting Shoulao with a peach, height 20 cm
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