*GROUP OF STERLING & GEMSTONE ESTATE JEWELRY
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(lot) Group of sterling gemstone and faux pearl estate jewelry, comprising: (1 pair) faux mabe pearl clip on earrings set in sterling silver mounts; (1) faux pearl and opal doublet stones set in sterling silver link bracelet; (2) faux pearl, blue and purple gemstones set in sterling silver link bracelets; (1) pink and purple stones set in sterling silver link bracelet; 6.0 oz total (inclusive of all material) *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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*GROUP OF STERLING & GEMSTONE ESTATE JEWELRY
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