Antique Continental Marble Sculpture of St. John the Baptist

late 19th century to early 20th century, likely Italian, carved and polished marble, standing figure of a youthful St. John the Baptist, dressed in fur robe and holding baptismal bowl and remnants of a giltwood staff, unsigned.
31 3/8 x 7 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.
The Collection of the late Mr. William Hulbert, Chesapeake, Virginia
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Restoration to lower legs and lower drapery element; later base, surface staining to marble; loss to wood staff.