Nicholas & Alexandra: A large quantity of blueprints and original design artwork by John Mollo

Horizon Pictures / Columbia Pictures, 1969, Qty

Horizon Pictures / Columbia Pictures, 1969,
the black and white costume and field military designs, from Franklin J. Schaffner's 1971 film Nicholas & Alexandra, comprising; Russian army rank insignia and shoulder boards on various papers, approximately 20 pen and ink designs on paper, artwork of the Russian Prime Minister, approximately 20 black and white costume designs, crowd breakdowns with annotations, approximately 40-50 large format costume designs, together with miscellaneous blueprints and wardrobe breakdowns from the film, (majority unsigned), (Qty)

Nicholas and Alexandra is a 1971 British biographical film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and written by James Goldman, based on Robert K. Massie's book of the same name, which partly tells the story of the last ruling Russian monarch, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, and his wife, Tsarina Alexandra.

John Mollo was credited as 'Military Advisor' for the production. The film won Academy Awards® for 'Best Art Direction-Set Decoration', 'Best Costume Design' (Yvonne Blake and Antonio Castillo), and was also nominated for 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' (Janet Suzman), 'Best Cinematography', 'Best Music Original Dramatic Score' and 'Best Picture'.

Provenance:
From The John Mollo Archive