(lot) Alexis Bittar clear, purple and blue encrusted lucite jewelry: (3) purple bracelets, one hinged, all set with various crystals, the bangle with conical crystal motif lacking numerous crystals, 2.5"diam (interior); (1) purple lucite domed ring applied with large faux pearl and crystal encrusted gilt metal embellishment, approx size 7 to 7.5; (set) clear to bright blue (1) bangle, 2.3"diam, (pair) earrings, 1"diam, each set with gilt metal studs and crystals, bangle lacking some overall; .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