Inuit Soapstone Sculptures
Updated September 9, 2026
| Lot number | 111 |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | Etobicoke Pt 5 Contents & Jewelry |
| Date | September 29, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
Two hand-carved stone sculptures, including a stylized female figure and a reclining animal, crafted from a dark, mottled black and green stone, likely soapstone or steatite. The standing figure is depicted in a hooded garment with incised spiral and linear facial details. Geometric chevron borders are carved at the cuffs and hem of the garment. The figure holds a separate bowl of a lighter gray stone. The second piece is a reclining animal characterized by rounded forms and minimalist facial features. Dimensions (measured against a visible ruler): Figure Height: approx. 2.75 in Figure Width: approx. 2.25 in Animal Length: approx. 3.25 in. Condition: Generally good condition with minor surface scuffing throughout. A small chip is present on the crown of the female figure's head. Natural variations and textural inclusions are inherent to the stone material.
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