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How do I identify soapstone carvings?
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To identify soapstone carvings, hold them up to a light. Soapstone will appear greasy or pearly. You should also see a small amount of light passing through the stone because it is semi-translucent. On 1stDibs, find a collection of soapstone carvings.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Carved Soapstone Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
Interesting carved soapstone Modernist sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Sculptures
Chinese Carved Soapstone Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese carved soapstone vase with peonies on rockwork, 20th century. Measures: 8.5" H x 7" W.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Soapstone
1930s Finely Carved Soapstone Statue
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930s finely carved soapstone statue - all soapstone including base.
Category
Vintage 1930s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
African Hand Carved Soapstone Vase
Located in Tarrytown, NY
African hand carved soapstone vase.
Category
1990s Vases
Materials
Soapstone
Set of 1920s Carved Soapstone Bookends
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Set of 1920s carved soapstone bookends.
Category
Vintage 1920s More Desk Accessories
Materials
Soapstone
Carved Soapstone Table Top Dragon Sculptures
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of hand carved soapstone vases with a dragon motif. Measurements are for each piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
