Native American Hand made Dark Jade Figurine circa mid 20th Century
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Description and history of
This is a fine quality, hand carved, original jade sculpture of wolf pack circa mid 20th Century.
Identification
A mother wolf and her cubs are hand-carved in jade in this sculpture. Jade is most commonly associated with luck, love, and protection. For many centuries, it has been used as a talisman to ward off negative energy and attract good fortune. In China, jade is often carved into the shape of animals, such as dragons, phoenixes, and tigers.
In this case, this is a Native American sculpture, specifically a Eskimo Native American. Stricktly speaking, eskimos can also be regarded as native Americans, because what western people call ‘eskimos’ are actually the indigenous people inhabiting parts of the northern circumpolar region ranging from Siberia to parts of the Americas (Alaska and Canada).
Carved green jade is a popular material for crafting everything from jewelry to sculptures. Jade wolf figurines are particularly popular, as they are said to represent strength, courage, and familial love. The image of a mother wolf with her cubs is especially popular, as it symbolizes the unbreakable bond between a parent and child.
This dark jade stone is so beautiful and unique. It’s almost as if it has a life of its own, with a deep and mysterious quality that is mesmerizing.
Provenance
Jade is a metamorphic rock that is most commonly found in shades of green. However, it can also occur in other colors, such as white, yellow, and red. One of the rarest and most desirable colors is dark jade. This sought-after shade is caused by the presence of iron impurities in the stone. Dark jade is incredibly rare, and it is often used in high-end jewelry and carvings. Its rarity makes it one of the most valuable colors of jade. If you are lucky enough to find a piece of dark jade, you will have a truly unique and beautiful item.
Dark jade is associated with American mining. So this Jade sculpture was made in the US.
Age
There is no doubt this piece was made circa early to mid 20th Century.
Style
This sculpture shows a mother and her cubs at a moment when their love for each other was very strong. The intricate carving on the jade conveys the deep bond between mother and child, as well as the strength and protectiveness of the mother.
There is a signature on the bottom:
This piece is signed JR. I have tried to search for the artist but I couldn’t find it. In general, for Native American almost all artist are unlisted and unknown internationally. The fact the signature is JR, it corroborate my initial thoughts this is an American Jade.
Similar Sculptures Used To obtain the value.
Appraisal Value ($)
$4,000-5,000.
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How to sell it
Antiques, art, and other collectibles are difficult items to sell online. Selling can take a lot of time. Be patient, but also make sure that the price you are asking for is the right one for your pieces of art. Consider the following tips on how to sell antiques and collectibles online: These tips will help maximize the price of your antique or collectible.
I would recommend selling it online. There are many ways to do this. For instance, Post an ad on Craigslist. Use eBay to sell antiques online. Post a listing on the Etsy marketplace. Sell with direct messages using Instagram. You can create a website using Squarespace or WordPress. Use Shopify to sell via a website, POS and social channels. List your items on Bonanza.com, Facebook Marketplaces, or Amazon Marketplaces. If you don’t have time, I would recommend starting with Facebook, Etsy, and Amazon.
The key to selling antiques online is to let potential customers know that you know what you are talking about. It’s much more difficult to sell something when the potential buyer can’t be sure it’s authentic. Sellers should use a well thought out descriptive guide like this one. A good lead generation service should be helpful in establishing these relationships with online buyers, and an effective way to do this is through classified ads. If a buyer asks for more information, giving them some valuable facts well ahead of time will get you more sales because your reputation will increase and real customers are the ones who ask for more details.
In order to sell your antiques online, you will need to create a profile on the relevant forum (Etsy, Amazon, and FB). Make sure you add a high-resolution image of the product (include at least 3 detailed photos) and add some text. The text should be informative and straight to the point; nothing fancy or fluffy.
Asking price is a big factor in selling your antique. If your asking price is too high (fancy company stickers, missing parts, or chipped paint), you are unlikely to get many bids. If the asking price is too low, it will cost you money for repairs, shipping, and insurance. As a general rule, I would recommend setting an asking price that is 80% of the value of this report, so you will make the listing attractive from the beginning.
About the valuation method
This is a detailed report of the value of your piece. To determine the value, the appraiser has considered the results from past auction sales. Keep in mind that the final price can be different from the asking price that you can find on the internet. You can see ads on the internet with different asking prices. However, a very high asking price doesn’t normally find cash from a buyer.
That’s why our method comprises searching and comparing similar past sale results that had a buyer. That’s why we can provide an accurate estimation of this item.
To get an accurate valuation of your antique piece, I considered the following: description, condition, and possible precious metal content. History, age, provenance, and the importance it has played in history are also considered. A crucial interest is a collector’s willingness to buy this piece. While some antiques are really collectible, others are really difficult to sell, and hence their value decreases.
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