(lot) Alexis Bittar jewelry: (set) including (1) three strand graduated faux pearl choker, mounted with three rose tone metal pendants set with frosted foliated crystals, approx 15.25â€l, (1) white lucite bangle, hinged, with matching mountings, 2.30â€w (interior); (pair) clip on earrings, gilt metal enclosing multi-color foliate crystals, approx 1â€l; (set) rose tone metal suite, each piece set with a multitude of baguette crystals, comprising (1) hinged bangle bracelet, 2.35â€w (interior), (1) statement ring, marked AB, approx size 7.75, (pair) earrings of matched design, clip on, 1.10â€l; .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