ALEXIS BITTAR LUCITE, CRYSTAL & METAL JEWELRY
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(lot) Alexis Bittar rings and earrings, executed in varied materials incluidng lucite and gold and silver tone metals, including (1) blue ring with central blue oval cabochon, approx 7.25, (1) domed ring scattered with crystals, approx size 6.75, (5 pair) clip on earrings, examples include floriform pieces, metal and domed, etc,. most marked AB, several unmarked; accompanied by (3) rings centering colored stone, makers unknown, unmarked; .25lb 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 LUCITE, CRYSTAL & METAL JEWELRY
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