(lot of 4) Arabesque motif ceramic plates, comprising: (1) Spanish Ceramicas Sevilla, parcel gilt with 24kt gold, approx 8.25"diam; (2) Greek Ceramica Olympia S.A., both parcel gilt with 24kt gold, varied patterns, approx 9.75"diam; including (1) plate with figural painted center of animal in foliage, approx 9.5"diam; 4.25lbs 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.* Start Price: $50.00