(lot) Alexis Bittar jewelry group: (1) Purple Feather Clustered Strand necklace, having gold tone and rhodium plated elements, minor scratch to some beads, approx 20â€l; (pair) clip earrings, crystal set panthers surmount gold tone metal frame, enclosing mother-of-pearl doublets, 1.25â€l, 1.10â€w; (pair) clip on earrings, gilt metal winged insects set with crystals and faceted doublets, marked AB, 1.25â€l; (1) hinged, textured gold tone bangle with silver tone accents, set with faceted doublets and turquoise color stones, approx 2.25â€w (interior); .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