(lot of 5) French ceramic faience tableware, each hand painted with central figural reserves, floral pattern rims, comprising: (1) rectangular handled serving tray, approx 12"l, 6.75"w; (1) oval serving dish, flecks to center, approx 11.75"l, 9.25"w; (3) serving plates, one pattern varied, largest: approx 9.25"diam; 6.25lbs 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: $60.00