Lot 164 - Vintage Painted Plaster Statue Of St. Jude Holding Medallion, Made In Italy, 11-3/4" H

Vintage painted plaster statue of St. Jude with eyes cast downward, holding a staff in his left hand and a circular gold medallion bearing a face against his chest in his right. The figure is barefoot, with "St. Jude" etched on the front of the base and a sticker reading "Columbia Statuary Made in Italy" affixed to the base. In poor condition with numerous chips and areas of paint loss exposing bright white plaster beneath, including the nose, top of head, beard, neck, fingers, corners of the base, and other spots as pictured.