LADIES ESTATE 14KT GOLD & LAPIS LAZULI JEWELRY
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(lot) Group of ladies 14kt yellow gold lapis lazuli estate jewelry, comprising: (1) link bracelet, having (ten) cabochon lapis lazuli stones, approx. 8mm x 6mm; set in pairs within (five) link bracelet, marked on clasp, 6.5"l; (1 pair) carved knot lapis lazuli clip on earrings, presented in 14kt gold frame, marked on back, 1"l; (1) strand of lapis lazuli stone bead necklace, gold plated clasp, 15"l; bracelet and earrings: 40.6 grams, necklace: 74.2 grams (weights 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: $300.00
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LADIES ESTATE 14KT GOLD & LAPIS LAZULI JEWELRY
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