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Inuit Sculpture, Bear Attacking Walrus
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical large Inuit Eskimo carving in soapstone of a Bear holding a rock to throw at 2 Walrus. The tusks of one walrus are likely bone, and the tusks of the other are missing and...
Soapstone
Large Inuit Hand Carved Stone Bear Sculpture by Jonasie Faber
Located in San Diego, CA
A large Inuit hand-carved stone bear sculpture by Jonasie Faber circa 1986.
Stone
Inuit Wilson Oozeva Carving of Polar Bear
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful and whimsical polar bear carving by the noted Alaskan intuit carver Wilson Oozeva (1953-2013). The fossilized bone carving lileky dates to the late 1970’s perhaps early 1...
Bone
Inuit Woman and Child Hand-Carved Stone Bear Sculpture by Oviloo Tunnillie
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning Inuit woman and child hand-carved stone sculpture by renowned artist, Oviloo Tunnillie, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measur...
Stone
Greenlandica, Five Figures, Polar Bear, Seal and Three Inuits, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Greenlandica, five figures. Polar bear, seal and three Inuits. Four figurines in soapstone and a ceramic piggy bank (polar bear). Mid-20th century. In good condition. All figures ...
Soapstone
Sleeping Bear Carved Inuit Sculpture
By Edwin Nunguk
Located in Chicago, IL
In the Inuit tradition, this relaxing bear is nicely carved. The artist, Edwin Nunguk, has a simple and expressive style.
Inuit Bear Eating Man by Adamie
By Adami Qaussiak Tukala
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an interesting inuit piece in a tight black granite stone. Signed Adamie. It is said that a bear is a strong totem or spirit animal and if a hunter accepts being eaten by a...
Granite
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H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Inuit Sculpture of a Walking Polar Bear Carved Serpentinite Contemporary
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A inuit sculpted serpentinite polar bear by Tim Pee. Carved Serpentinite in Cape Dorset Nunavut. Dimensions: H 10cm, W Dcm, W 20cm. Origin: Canadian Date: Contemporary I...
Serpentine
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H 3 in W 7 in D 2 in L 3 in
Late 20th Century Inuit Carved Stone Bear Sculpture, Baffin Island, Signed
By Inuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Late 20th Century Inuit Carved Serpentine Stone Bear Sculpture, Baffin Island, Signed, circa 1980s.
Stone, Serpentine
Inuit Soapstone Polar Bear Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Inuit soapstone polar bear sculpture.
Soapstone
Inuit Soapstone Dancing Bear by Harry Ikalukjuak
By Harry Iqalukjuak
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Inuit soapstone "Dancing Bear" by Harry Ikalukjuak, signed on the bottom of the base. The bear is done in a black soapstone, the bear is standing on one foot with his head ...
Soapstone
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H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 6 in
Kiawak Ashoona Signed Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of a Dancing or Rearing Bear
By Kiugak (Kiawak) Ashoona
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sculpture was done by the wel known Kiawak Ashoona of Canada in approximately 1970 in the period Inuit style.
Soapstone
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H 8 in W 16 in D 5.5 in
Ashevak Adla Signed Inuit Canadian Hand-Carved Stone Walking Bear Sculpture
By Ashevak Adla
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and well executed carved bear sculpture was done by the renowned Ashevak Adla of Canada in approximately 1999 in his signature Inuit style.
Serpentine
Inuit Sculpture of a Dancing Bear by Ashevak Adla
By Ashevak Adla
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This wonderful Inuit serpentine stone sculpture of a dancing bear is by noted Cape Dorset artist Ashevak Adla.
Serpentine
Inuit Carving of a Polar Bear
Located in Chicago, IL
Carvwalrus tusk and nicely executed from polar bears were not only a food source for the Inuit, they were considered to be helping spirits to the Inuit shaman.
John Louis Clarke (1881–1970) Hand-Carved Grizzly Bear Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional hand-carved wooden grizzly bear sculpture by celebrated Blackfeet artist John Louis Clarke (1881–1970), one of the most important Native American wildlife sculptors of...
Pine
Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wood Bear 1950s-1970s / Mingei Sculpture
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a vintage Japanese hand-carved wooden bear, a traditional folk craft that has long been associated with Hokkaido and remains one of the region’s most recognizable forms of fo...
Wood
Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Pierre Chenet, Patinated Bronze
By Pierre Chenet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco Style French polar bear sculpture made of hand crafted patinated bronze, designed and produced by Pierre Chenet in good condition. The detailed décor piece is very...
Metal, Bronze
$895
H 6 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Large Stone Carved Tusked Walrus Sculpture
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone large, heavy carving of a tusked walrus by the indigenous inuit people who inhabit parts of the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. Signed on th...
Soapstone
Large Raku Pottery Bear by Tony Evans
By Tony Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice large raku pottery seated bear by Tony Evans, circa 1970s. The piece is signed on the underside and extremely well crafted; it has wonderful green and brown colors and in...
Pottery
$1,400
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 4 in
Large Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of a Walrus with Tusks by Ragee Kupapik E7837
By Ragee Kuppapik
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large Inuit soapstone sculpture of a walrus with tusks, the soapstone is in a large-scale size and quite heavy, the tusks are made from a walrus. The figure measures 12" inches wide ...
Soapstone
French Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Dax, France – 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant French Art Deco polar bear sculpture from the 1920s, crafted in Dax, France, is a refined example of early 20th-century decorative design. The piece showcases the clean ...
Ceramic
Signed Soapstone Carving of an Inuit by Quanaq Mikkigak
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Inuit carving of a man signed on the base. Great Color. It appears to be a soapstone carving. Great color and striations.The man is approx 4.5 inches tall and approx 1x2.5 inches...
Stone
Inuit Soapstone Figural Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Eskimo figural soapstone carving.
Soapstone
Vintage Tony Evans Raku Ceramic Bear Sculpture - Signed Studio
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A sculptural mid-century Raku bear by American studio ceramic artist Tony Evans, executed in his signature reduction-fired technique. The surface displays a rich, atmospheric interpl...
Ceramic
$34,532
H 17.72 in W 34.65 in D 11.03 in
Monumental Bronze "Polar Bear" after Francois Pompon. Private Commission 1980s
By François Pompon
Located in Köln, NW
A magnificent Monumental Art Déco Bronze "Polar bear" after Francois Pompon. "Ours Blanc". Private commission ca. 1980s. Hand-stamped monogram "C A " on the lower flank/ rear leg....
Bronze
$600Sale Price|40% Off
H 6.3 in Dm 2.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Hand-Carved Wood Bear Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian hand carved wood bear sculpture by Bern.
Wood
$200
H 3.15 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in
Greenlandica, Figure of a Walrus Made of Soapstone, Approximately 1960/1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Greenlandica, figure of a walrus made of soapstone. Approximately 1960/1970s. In good condition, signs of use. Dimensions: L 12.5 x D 4.0 x H 8.0 cm.
Soapstone
Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear
Located in Charleston, SC
Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.
$289
H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Scandinavian Mid Century Stoneware Bear Sculpture by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice stoneware animal figurine of a bear by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden. This sculpture was made by the founder of Tilgmans Pottery - Harry Tilgman.. His initials HT are carved in the f...
Ceramic
Inuit Hunter with Seal – Canadian Arctic Soapstone Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A compelling Inuit soapstone sculpture depicting a bundled hunter holding a seal, a subject deeply rooted in Arctic life and subsistence traditions. Carved in richly toned grey serpe...
Soapstone
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$689
H 3 in W 9 in D 3 in
Inuit Indigenous Native American Eskimo Signed Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone carving of a walrus by the indigenous Inuit People who inhabit parts of the arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. Signed ("E.Y.") and numbered/dat...
Soapstone
Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion
Located in Mexico City, MX
A big Inuit soapstone sculpture depicting a sea lion. The sculpture is signed on the bottom by an unidentified artist and numbered 202266. With Canada Eskimo Art seal.
Soapstone
Large Inuit Native American Eskimo Stone Carved Bird Sculture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large stone carving of a bird by the indigenous Inuit People who inhabit parts of Canada and Alaska. The sculpture is signed on bottom by unknown artist along with Canada Eskimo seal...
Stone
Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Inuit carved dark green soapstone seal hunter. The sculpture is signed and dated 1974 on the bottom by an unidentified artist.
Soapstone
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
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