Hollywood Blvd Cinema Memorabilia
Lot 1427:
Description
Framed original storyboard pencil sketch by John Jensen for the 1960 film, The Alamo. One of 6 original Alamo sketches in this auction, it depicts Travis on a wall lighting the fuse of a cannon. Pencil sketch is on paper in good condition framed under glass. Right side of paper has ragged edge as if torn from a sketch bookl. Signed John L. Jensen lower right.
John L. Jensen was a prominent 20th-century Hollywood costume designer, illustrator, and storyboard artist known for his work on iconic films starting in the 1950s, including The Ten Commandments (1956), The Buccaneer (1958), and The Alamo (1960). He specialized in detailed, hand-drawn storyboard illustrations and conceptual art for directors. For The Alamo, Jensen served as a concept artist for Batjac, John Wayne’s production company, producing over 60 pages of hand-drawn storyboard illustrations, including key action scenes and character moments. His works are highly prized by collectors and his sketches have been exhibited at museums. Please use photos to judge condition and bid accordingly. Measures: Framed 44″x20″ and piece inside 31″x14″. Please note: Buyer is responsible for removal. From the Hollywood Blvd. Cinemas Collection.
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