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Soapstone Bear

Signed Ross Parkinson Hand-Carved Soapstone Bear Sculpture, Inuit-Style, Canada
Located in TORQUAY, AU
A powerful and minimalist hand-carved soapstone bear sculpture by Canadian artist Ross Parkinson
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Late 20th Century Canadian Minimalist Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

Greenlandica, Figurine of a Polar Bear Carved in Soapstone, Approx. 1960-1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Greenlandica, figurine of a polar bear carved in soapstone. Approx. 1960-1970s. In good condition
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Vintage 1960s Greenlandic Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

"Eagle & Bear, " Green Brazilian Soapstone by William Skye
By William Skye
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Eagle & Bear" is an original green Brazilian soapstone sculpture by Native American carver William
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Early 2000s Tribal Sculptures

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Stone

Folk Art Inuit Hand Carving of a Man with a Bear in Soapstone C1975
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship hand carved Soapstone figure of a Man with a Bear. Detailed and signed on
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects

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Soapstone

"Eagle & Bear, " Carved Yellow Speckled Brazilian Soapstone signed by Leroy Henry
By Leroy Henry
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Eagle & Bear" is an original yellow speckled Brazilian soapstone sculpture by Leroy Henry. The
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Early 2000s Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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
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20th Century Canadian Native American Objects

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Soapstone

Inuit Sculpture, Bear Attacking Walrus
Inuit Sculpture, Bear Attacking Walrus
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6 in W 17 in D 5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Greenlandic Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

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Greenlandica, small sculpture in soapstone. Polar bear and hunter.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Greenlandica, small sculpture in soapstone. Polar bear and hunter. Greenland mid-20th century. In
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Mid-20th Century Greenlandic Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

Modern Abstract Soapstone Sculpture in Head Form
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern "Abstract head," carved soapstone sculpture, bears illegible signature near bottom "___berg
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

Set of Three Museum of Modern Art Polar Bear Sculptures by Francois Pompon
By François Pompon, MOMA Museum New York
Located in Palm Springs, CA
the modern Polar Bear, done 1st for the Paris Art Deco exhibition in Paris, 1925. It has been made at
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

Inuit Soapstone Polar Bear Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Inuit soapstone polar bear sculpture.
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20th Century Canadian Animal Sculptures

Materials

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
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20th Century Canadian Native American Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

Greenlandica, SP, Greenlandic artist. Sculpture in soapstone. Two polar bears.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Greenlandica, SP, Greenlandic artist. Sculpture in soapstone. Two polar bears In good condition
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20th Century Greenlandic Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Kiawak Ashoona Signed Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of a Dancing or Rearing Bear
By Kiugak (Kiawak) Ashoona
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
period Inuit style. The sculpture is composed of a green soapstone with gold and black striations and
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Dancing Bear
By Enouk Manomie
Located in Montreal, QC
Soapstone dancing bear from Enook Manomie
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Dancing Bear
Dancing Bear
H 20.5 in W 10 in D 8 in

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These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
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Hand Painted Porcelain Polar Bear Sculpture by Bing & Grondahl
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice hand painted porcelain polar bear sculpture by Bing & Grondahl of Denmark, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or crcks and measures a ...
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Porcelain

Hand Painted Porcelain Polar Bear Sculpture by Bing & Grondahl
Hand Painted Porcelain Polar Bear Sculpture by Bing & Grondahl
$360 Sale Price
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H 5.5 in W 12 in D 4 in
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Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Export Rose Medallion Famille Rose canton porcelain punch bowl with multiple cartooge panels. The exterior of this gorgeous bowl is decorated with multiple panels which inc...
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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Grønlandica, Figure of a Wild Duck Made of Soapstone, Approximately 1960/1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Grønlandica, figure of a wild duck made of soapstone. Approximately 1960/1970s. In good condition, signs of use. Marked. Dimensions: L 7.5 x D 3.0 x H 5.0 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Greenlandic Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

"Secret Beach Panorama in Early Autumn" - oil painting, Hamptons Seascape clouds
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Secret Beach Panorama in Early Autumn" is an oil painting by American Impressionist Ben Fenske. A large scale composition of a Sag Harbor beach vista. The foreground shows green gra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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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.
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Vintage 1960s Greenlandic Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Greenlandica, tupilak in soapstone. Greenland mid-20th century.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Greenlandica, Tupilak. Traditional, magic Greenlandic figurine carved in soapstone. Greenland mid-20th century. In good condition, with damage to the base (see photo). Dimensions: H...
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Mid-20th Century Greenlandic Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

Paul Hoff for "Svenskt Glass", Five Art Glass Figures, WWF, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Hoff for "Svenskt Glass". Five art glass figures in shape of a blue whale, walrus, seal, polar bear and ox. WWF. Mid-20th century. Largest piece measures: 19 cm x 7,5 cm. In...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Greenlandica, Ortôrak, large sculpture of a lying seal made of soapstone.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Greenlandica, Ortôrak, large sculpture of a lying seal made of soapstone. In good condition with signs of use. Signed and dated 82. Dimensions: Length 30.0 x Hight 10.0 cm x depth 10...
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Vintage 1980s Greenlandic Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Greenlandica, Jakob Keke. Sculpture in soapstone.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Greenlandica, Jakob Keke, Kungmiut, East Greenland. Sculpture in soapstone. Approximately from the 1970s. In excellent condition. Label. Dimensions: L 14.5 cm x H 7.5 cm x W 5.5 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Greenlandic Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Greenlandica, Jakob Keke. Sculpture in soapstone.
Greenlandica, Jakob Keke. Sculpture in soapstone.
$320
H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
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Soapstone Bear For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the soapstone bear you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each soapstone bear for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, soapstone and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer soapstone bear, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each soapstone bear bearing folk art or modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one soapstone bear that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kiugak (Kiawak) Ashoona and Albert Paley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Soapstone Bear?

A soapstone bear can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,700, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $42,800.