ALEXIS BITTAR CRYSTAL & WHITE LUCITE JEWELRY
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(lot of 4) Alexis Bittar white lucite, gilt metal and crystal jewelry collection, including: (1) wide hinged cuff bracelet, hand carved, mounted by free form gilt metal vines, terminating in various shaped stones, approx 2.5â€w (interior); (1) domed and textured lucite ring in a floriform gilt metal mounting, approx size 6.75 to 7; (1) thin bangle applied to the front with gilt metal faceted stone set vines, 2.5â€w (interior); (1) matching lucite and gilt metal ring, approx size 6.75; .5lbs total *Provenance: From the estate of Jo Anne Christian (Texas, 1936-2015), a lifelong collector of friends, paintings, jewelry, books and other beautiful things, was known for her love of color and her support for the arts. As one of the Three J's--the three women who founded Austin's Long Center for the Performing Arts--Mrs. Christian made an indelible mark on Texas' Capital City. Jo Anne Christian was the widow of George E. Christian Jr. (Texas, 1927-2002), press secretary to President Lyndon Baines Johnson. She was an attorney, an avid historian, a voracious reader and an inveterate theatergoer. Many of the items from her collection, especially some notable pieces of jewelry and clothing, date from the couple's time in Washington in the 1960s.* Start Price: $50.00
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ALEXIS BITTAR CRYSTAL & WHITE LUCITE JEWELRY
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