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Greenlandica, small sculpture in soapstone. Polar bear and hunter.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

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

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Soapstone

Greenlandica, Figurine of a Polar Bear Carved in Soapstone, Approx. 1960-1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

"Bear & Chief, " Carved Light Green Brazilian Soapstone signed by Todd Longboat
By Todd Longboat
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Bear & Chief" is a light green Brazilian soapstone sculpture by Todd Longboat. The artist signed
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Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

"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

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Stone

Chinese Export Six Panel Cloisonné Soapstone Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Embellished with intricately carved soapstone and bone. The panels have a parcel-gilt border and are supported
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Soapstone, Brass

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

"Eagle, " Gold Brazilian Soapstone signed by William Skye
By William Skye
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Eagle" is an original gold Brazilian soapstone sculpture by Native American carver William Skye
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Early 2000s Sculptures

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Stone

Greenlandica, Five Figures, Polar Bear, Seal and Three Inuits, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

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Soapstone

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

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Stone

Large Bespoken Sculpted Steel Table with Slate Top Albert Paley
By Albert Paley
Located in Atlanta, GA
black slabs. They are most likely soapstone with subtle embedded natural elements, honed to a beautiful
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1990s American Modern Tables

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Cast Stone, Steel

Egyptian scarab with pseudo-hieroglyphic, Anra-type
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
political landscape of the time. Steatite, also known as soapstone, was a commonly used material for
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

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Stone

Egyptian scarab with spiral design
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
the time. Steatite, also known as soapstone, was a commonly used material for crafting scarabs due to
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

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Stone

Egyptian scarab with spiral design
Egyptian scarab with spiral design
H 0.48 in W 0.36 in D 0.01 in

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Pr. of Soapstone Sculptures Inuit Birds Signed Syllabics E Number for Carver ID.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of soapstone Inuit birds signed in Syllabics and E numbered for Carver ID. Both are carved in black colored soapstone, the bird with his beak down measures 5" inches long x...
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Chinese Soapstone Monkey Group Ca 1800
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A rare museum quality large soapstone group , dating circa 1780 - 1800 . Expertly carved from one piece of stone and beautifully detailed . Seven Monkeys scrambling over one another...
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Chinese Soapstone Monkey Group Ca 1800
Chinese Soapstone Monkey Group Ca 1800
H 13.39 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in
Alabaster Polar Bear, Early 20th Century
By Achille Collas
Located in London, by appointment only
Early 20th Century Alabaster Polar Bear A fine early 20th century carved alabaster sculpture of a polar bear. Additional information: Origin: France Period: Circa 1925, 20th Centu...
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Alabaster Polar Bear, Early 20th Century
Alabaster Polar Bear, Early 20th Century
H 7.49 in W 11.23 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Pale Pink Marble Polar Bear Figurine Animal Sculpture 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern hand carved pale pink marble polar bear figurine, animal sculpture, 1970.
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YVES KLEIN L'OURS POMPON Limited sculpture includes COA IKB Contemporary Design
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20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
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Modern Abstract Soapstone Sculpture in Head Form
Located in New York, NY
Modern "Abstract head," carved soapstone sculpture, bears illegible signature near bottom "___berg
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Oversized Mid-Century Modern Carved Chinese Soapstone Bi, circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Mid-Century Modern carved soapstone Chinese Bi disk on metal stand, circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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

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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

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

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Sunday Afternoon (Bear)
By Paul Buckner
Located in Soquel, CA
Steatite soapstone sculpture by Paul Buckner (American, 1933-2014) titled "Sunday Afternoon
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1960s Abstract Figurative Sculptures

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"Eagle & Chief, " original Native American soapstone sculpture by William Skye
By William Skye
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Eagle & Chief" is an original sculpture in yellow Brazillian soapstone with black inlay, signed
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Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

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"Eagle, Chief, Bear, Wind, " original Native American sculpture by William Skye
By William Skye
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Eagle, Chief, Bear, Wind," is an original sculpture in green Brazilian soapstone by William Skye
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Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

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Egyptian scarab
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
. Steatite, also known as soapstone, was a commonly used material for crafting scarabs due to its softness
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Egyptian scarab
Egyptian scarab
H 0.56 in W 0.32 in D 0.01 in
Dancing Bear
By Enouk Manomie
Located in Montreal, QC
Soapstone dancing bear from Enook Manomie
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Dancing Bear
Dancing Bear
H 20.5 in W 10 in D 8 in
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl and Onyx Scarab Bracelet
Located in Crownsville, MD
clay, soapstone, green basalt, glass, bone, precious metals, wood, semi-precious gemstones and many
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Onyx, 14k Gold

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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.