(lot) Alexis Bittar white lucite jewelry: (set) Art Deco style suite comprising (1) hinged bangle bracelet, faceted central stone and crystals enclosed by a silver tone metal frame, 2.55â€w (interior), (pair) matching clip on earrings, 1.25â€l; (1) thin hinged bangle with gilt metal studs of flattened circular form, approx 2.35â€w (interior); (2) bangle bracelets, one of simple circular form, the other tapered with gilt metal studs in the form of the moon and stars, lacking one stud, 2.5â€w (interior); .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