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The photographs below and on the other two Soapstone pages represent several of my owls currently for sale. Many of my owls are freestanding. Those on bases are pinned and epoxy glued to the base for added durability. I should have all of the owls not marked "SOLD," but once in a while, I forget to mark one. Watch this site for periodic updates. And remember, these are all one-of-a-kind, so don't expect, look for, or want to order a duplicate. The NOTE: If you have any large pieces, 20 pounds or more, of Montana dendritic soapstone, I will pay top price. |
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DINNER AT A slab of beautiful dendritic soapstone hid a few surprises besides this owl. After making good progress, I ran into an occlusion (impurity), so looking directly at the owl from the left end, the body appears a bit thin. (This would be under the wing shown in this photo) Perhaps "dinner" will change that over time. It still is unique in many ways. A couple more photos will be up shortly. The piece is 13" high, 11.5" wide, and 4.25" deep. I didn't feel this one needed a base, but one could be fashioned if the buyer wishes.
SARASOTA, FLORIDA This piece was in the Birds in
Art exhibition in Wausau, Wisconsin, through November 11, 2007, and then in the year-long touring exhibition. As of October 15, 2007, tour venues include: Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art Salisbury University Salisbury, Maryland www.wardmuseum.org April 4 - June 1, 2008 and Newington-Cropsey Foundation Hastings-on-Hudson, New York www.newingtoncropsey.com June 22- August 3, 2008 ice: $3,650.00 |
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This stoic owl was hidden in my last piece of East Indian soapstone. It is almost white with some purplish markings here and there. I hope to find more of this stone since it holds detail very well and, like the dendritic soapstone, it is soft enough to carve without power tools. The owl is 8.25" high and is mounted on a 5" x 5" x 2" cherry base. Price: $1,795.00 |
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SOAPSTONE #2C This little owl is a fine example of dendritic soapstone. He is about 2.5" wide and stands about 1.5" high. Price: $75.00
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SOAPSTONE #3C click owl for larger images
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No matter which way you look at this owl, you have to notice the angular shape. This is a "no nonsense" owl, I think. But its rather stern expression is outweighed by the beauty of the dendritic soapstone. Standing on a dark-stained oak base, the back of the owl is smooth and polished. The owl is 4.25" high on the 2.5" square x 1" oak base. Price: $225.00 |
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Another triangular block of oak seems to be a perfect perch for this owl. Abstract, yes, but still recognizable as an owl, this one was fun to carve. The owl is 3.25" x 3" wide x 1" deep and sitting on its oak base, 4.5" x 2" x 1" high. Price: $195.00 |
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SOAPSTONE #5C This owl is not as large as it appears, but the manganese has produced both the dendritic pattern and some interesting streaks. Standing 2.5" high, it is about 2" wide, and 1" thick with a polished back. Price: $50.00 |
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Hi. I am so glad I found your site. Your art is incredible and truly represents the beauty and mystery of the owl. I recently designed and had tattooed an owl on my back. I would love to buy your #1PT pewter owl pendant (to begin with!). My contact info: XXXXXX and you have my email now. I look forward to hearing from you about payment and shipping. Thanks so much. |
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Another nice piece of mauve, there are a still a few dendrites here and there. The owl is 3.75" tall, 3" wide, and 2" deep and is mounted on a cherry base that is 3" x 2" x 1". The back of the owl is smooth and polished.
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It's always fun to discover the owl in a piece of this Montana soapstone. This owl has a nice mix of dendrites and swirls, and the overall coloring is wonderful. The owl is 3.75" high, 3" wide, and 1.25" deep. The cherry base is 3 " x 2" x 1". The back is smooth and polished.
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SOAPSTONE
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A very nice example of Montana dendritic soapstone, this owl is the "almost" twin of 19F on the previous page. There are distinct differences but similarities, too. The owl is about 2.5" high and 2.5" wide. The back is smooth and polished. Price: $125.00 |
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SOAPSTONE #9C Unlike Soapstone Owl #15 on Page 1, this owl is very angular. The detail is much finer than the photos show but the dendritic pattern turned out just about perfect, considering I have no control over where the dendrites will be. The owl is a bit over 5" long, 2.5" high and 1.75" deep. The back is smooth and polished. Price: $195.00
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UTAH
We have returned to our SLC office this morning from our Virginia office. We knew that "the owl" had arrived and were very excited to get to open the THREE boxes. I don't have to tell you that he arrived in fine shape.....and is still as beautiful as ever. I am anxious to take him to his new home and am hoping that my husband does not want to keep him here in our office. We will take very good care of our new "pet". |
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SOAPSTONE #10C Another signature piece, this is a nice piece of dendritic soapstone. The owl is only 2.25" high but 4" long. The back is smooth and polished Price: $175.00 |
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SOAPSTONE
#11C
It is small and it has a lot of character. The rare mauve color completes the picture. Check out the larger photos. The owl is 2.25" high, 1.5" wide and 1.25" deep. The back is polished. It is mounted on a cherry base that is 1.5" square and .5" high.
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SOAPSTONE #12C This owl struck a rather interesting pose, and the larger photos show all sides. It is carved all the way around and is 5.25" high, 4.5" wide, and3.5" deep. The cherry base is 4" square and about 1.75" high. Check out the other photos. Price: $695.00 |
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SOAPSTONE #13C The photo
doesn't do this little owl justice. It is sometimes puzzling to me how a chunk of this stone takes me where it wants to go. This owl is sitting sideways on a cherry block. The larger photos make a better description than I can write.
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SOAPSTONE #14C
Although the dendrites camouflage the beak, this owl looks nice in person. It is a nice example of Montana stone and stands 2.75" high. The 2" square, oak base adds another 1" to its overall height. The owl is 2.25"at its widest and about1.25" deep. It is carved all the way around.
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Have you seen this owl before? If so, that means you've already visited The Process page. If not, then you can click below to see this carving "take shape." A complete carving in mauve and gold, the owl stands 6.5" high on a mahogany base 5.25" x 4" x 2". The entire sculpture, then, is 8.5" high. I rarely find a mauve piece this large.
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SOAPSTONE #16C This owl appears more green than the photos show. It also has plenty of dendrites. One foot is off the ground. The owl is 2" high, 2.75" wide, and 2" deep. The back of the owl is smooth and polished. It sits on a dark-stained cherry base that is 2.25" x 1.75 " x 1.5" high . Price: $125.00 A pale green with nice dendrites and some streaks of iron should make you wonder why this owl is hiding the rest of its face. The owl stands approximately 2.5" high, 2" wide and one inch deep. Carved on three sides, the back is smooth and polished. Price: $95.00 |
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This owl does have a full face although not of the same proportions. You will have to look at the larger photos to see it all. The owl stands approximately 4.25" high, 2.25" wide and 1.25" deep. Carved on three sides, the back is smooth and polished. The oak base is 2" square x 1" high. Price: $225.00 |
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SOAPSTONE #18C
A signature piece, this tiny owl is quite white in appearance with a good smattering of dendrites throughout. It is carved almost all the way around The owl is 2.75" high, 2.25" wide, and 1.5" deep. It is mounted on a mahogany base 2" x 2" x 1".  Assen, Netherlands Price: $50.00 |
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SOAPSTONE #19C
This is definitely another signature piece. It is small but a fine example of dendritic soapstone with both the "mossy" appearance and swirls of manganese in the stone The entire piece is about 3.75" high while the owl is approximately 1.75" high wide and 1" deep. The back is smooth and polished. It stands on a small oak base 1.5" square and .5" high. Price: $75.00 |
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SOAPSTONE #20C A bit of whimsy, perhaps, but this owl is larger than it appears and a very nice piece of stone. Check the larger photos. It is carved all the way around and would love to stare at you and your guests from almost any eye-level place in your home. It stands about 3.75" high and is approximately 5.25" long and 3.75" deep. Price: $750.00 |
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SOAPSTONE #21C
A signature piece, color-wise, this little owl has it all. The back is smooth and polished and it stands 3.5" high. It is 1.75" wide and about 1" deep. The owl is mounted on a 2" square x 1" high oak base.
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SOAPSTONE #22C
This owl is a much lighter shade of mauve than the others. The back is smooth and polished, and the owl is 3" high, 3" wide and 2" deep. It is mounted on a cherry base that is 2" square and 1" high. Chicago, Illinois Price: $195.00 |
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Talk about large eyes, this owl has them. But only one of them shows. This owl is not carved all the way around, but it comes from a nice piece of soapstone with nice dendrites. The owl, itself, is 3.75" high, 3" wide, and 2.5" deep. It is mounted on an dark-stained oak base that is 3" x 3" x 1.75" high. Price: $350.00 |
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SOAPSTONE #24C
A nice full-faced owl with many fine dendrites, this little guy has a some specks of iron, here and there. The piece stands about 2.25" high, 2.5" wide, and is approximately 1.25" deep. MADISON, WISCONSIN
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SOAPSTONE #25C
The owl is quite flat but it certainly has a lot of character. It actually has a rather triangular shape when viewing from above. There are some dendrites here and there. The piece is only 1.75" high, and about 3 "on each of three sides. VERONA, Wisconsin Price: $150.00 |
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SOAPSTONE #26C
The back is smooth and polished on this owl, but this owl should still speak to someone with its nicely dispersed dendrites, specks of iron, and whimsical stare. The piece is 3.5" high, 3.5" wide, and 2 " thick. The base is cherry and is 3" x 2" and 1" high.
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SOAPSTONE #27C
This owl actually has a slight green tinge to it, and the dendrites are nicely dispersed. Obviously, it's a "no nonsense" bird. The piece is 3.25" high, 2 " wide, and 2.25" thick. The base is cherry and is 2" square and 1" high.
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SOAPSTONE #28C
A very angular bird, this owl has a slight blue-green tinge. And remember, I have no control over where the dendrites end up, as they come and go during the carving process. The piece is 1.5" high, 2.75" wide, and 1.25" thick.
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SOAPSTONE #29C
A nice distribution of the dendrites and swirls of manganese help produce this colorful little owl. The piece is 2" high, 1.75" wide, and 2 " deep, and is mounted on a dark mahogany base, 2" x 1.75" x 1" high. Price: $145.00 |
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SOAPSTONE #30C
This owl is not a new carving but it is new to my Web site. Somehow, it never made it into the photographic files, and yet, it should have. The piece is 3 " high, 2.5" wide, and 1" thick. It is mounted on a cherry base, 3" x 2" x 1" high.
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