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Chinese Soapstone Figure of Guanyin Holding a Round Fan, C. 1910
Ritas Bazaar
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Chinese Soapstone Figure of Guanyin Holding a Round Fan, C. 1910

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

A finely carved Chinese soapstone figure of Guanyin, shown as a serene female figure holding a round fan engraved with flowers. She wears flowing robes, with a long braid falling down the back and flowers arranged in an elaborate coiffure.

The carving is delicate and carefully finished, with well-modelled drapery and a gentle, composed expression.

The figure is carved from a richly variegated Chinese stone, with soft natural transitions from pale cream to warm honey and deeper amber-brown tones, a quality long admired in Chinese carving materials.

The piece stands on a fitted carved stone stand made specifically for it and now fixed in place. The stand is carefully shaped, with a stepped form and a distinctive semicircular front element that gives the base a more architectural and visually balanced appearance.

For collectors, the figure is particularly appealing as a finely carved representation of Guanyin - Guanyin Púsà (????) — combining the enduring popularity of this revered Chinese subject with attractive natural stone colour and the survival of its purpose-made fitted stand.

Measurements

Weight: 549 g

Height including stand: 20.5 cm (8.1?)

Stand: 6.1 × 6.1 cm (2.4? × 2.4?)

Condition

No chips or damage. The fitted stone stand was made specifically for the figure and is fixed to it.

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Carefully packed using appropriate materials.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
6.1cm (2.40")
Depth
6.1cm (2.40")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Chinese Soapstone Guanyin Figure to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205159
Dealers Internal Reference
B1680
Description
A finely carved Chinese soapstone figure of Guanyin, shown as a serene female figure holding a round fan engraved with flowers.
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She wears flowing robes, with a long braid falling down the back and flowers arranged in an elaborate coiffure.
Ritas Bazaar
fig 1. A carved pale yellow soapstone figurine of Guanyin holding a round fan standing on a dark brown carved stone base.
fig 1. Chinese Soapstone Figure of Guanyin Holding a Round Fan, C. 1910

The carving is delicate and carefully finished, with well-modelled drapery and a gentle, composed expression.

The figure is carved from a richly variegated Chinese stone, with soft natural transitions from pale cream to warm honey and deeper amber-brown tones, a quality long admired in Chinese carving materials.

fig 2. A carved pale yellow soapstone figurine of Guanyin holding a round fan standing on a dark brown carved stone base.
fig 2. Chinese Soapstone Figure of Guanyin Holding a Round Fan, C. 1910

The piece stands on a fitted carved stone stand made specifically for it and now fixed in place. The stand is carefully shaped, with a stepped form and a distinctive semicircular front element that gives the base a more architectural and visually balanced appearance.

fig 3. A carved pale yellow soapstone figurine of Guanyin holding a round fan standing on a dark brown carved stone base.
fig 3. Chinese Soapstone Figure of Guanyin Holding a Round Fan, C. 1910

For collectors, the figure is particularly appealing as a finely carved representation of Guanyin - Guanyin Púsà (????) — combining the enduring popularity of this revered Chinese subject with attractive natural stone colour and the survival of its purpose-made fitted stand.

fig 4. A carved pale yellow soapstone figurine of Guanyin holding a round fan standing on a dark brown carved stone base.
fig 4. Chinese Soapstone Figure of Guanyin Holding a Round Fan, C. 1910

Measurements

Weight: 549 g

Height including stand: 20.5 cm (8.1?)

Stand: 6.1 × 6.1 cm (2.4? × 2.4?)

Condition

No chips or damage. The fitted stone stand was made specifically for the figure and is fixed to it.

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Carefully packed using appropriate materials.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome.

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
6.1cm (2.40")
Depth
6.1cm (2.40")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Chinese Soapstone Guanyin Figure to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205159
Dealers Internal Ref
B1680
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Chinese Soapstone Figure of Guanyin Holding a Round Fan, C. 1910

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A carved pale yellow soapstone figurine of Guanyin holding a round fan standing on a dark brown carved stone base.
Chinese soapstone figure of Guanyin holding a round fan, c. 1910
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FAQs

Soapstone carving in China grew significantly in popularity during the Qing Dynasty and Republic period, predominantly centered around Fu Jian province. Figures of deities such as Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, were carved for both domestic devotions and as decorative items for foreign markets.

Craftsmen used soft steatite stone, commonly known as soapstone, which allows for detailed hand carving using small chisels and gouges. Artists routinely exploited the natural color shifts within a single block of stone, often mounting lighter figures onto separate dark carved bases.

Authentic period soapstone features hand-carved tool marks, subtle variations in surface texture, and natural mineral veins within the rock. Genuine soapstone feels relatively soft to the touch compared to jade or quartz and exhibits a characteristic smooth or waxy tactile feel.

A stone sculpture acts as a tactile accent when displayed on a wooden sideboard, bookshelf, or open mantelpiece. Placing the object against a neutral or dark backdrop emphasizes its carved silhouette and natural stone tones.

Clean soapstone regularly using a dry microfibre cloth or a soft bristle brush to remove dust from delicate carved areas. Avoid exposure to water, liquid detergents, or high heat, as porous steatite easily absorbs liquids and can discolor or crack.
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