(lot) Alexis Bittar Art Deco style and crystal set lucite jewelry: (pair) statement clip earrings, rhodium plated metal set with pave crystals and Alexis Bittar (American, b. 1968) doublets, 1.5â€l; (1) turquoise color hinged lucite bracelet terminating in crystals of various shape, 2.3â€w (interior); (1) turquoise color brilliant cut baguette stepped beetle cocktail ring, approx size 7.75; (1) hinged crystal dusted bracelet, 2.3â€w (interior); (1) domed lucite ring (unmarked) having multi-color and shaped crystals, approx size 6.75 to 7; .25lbs 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