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Latvian baritone (1880-1938), signed photo postcard, shown in The Demon. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Russian soprano (b.1926), one of Rosa Ponselle´s students and star at the Baltimore Opera, signed photo, shown in the title role in Tosca, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Serbian soprano (b. 1933), signed photo, shown in role. Stamped on verso by photographer Miroslav Krstic, Belgrade. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Famous Russian painter and designer of scenes and costumes (1866-1924), for years associated to Serge Diaghilev´s circly and the Ballet Russes in the golden era. Personal cufflinks used by him and given to a friend, with his initials, the year 1897 is printed on the metal on verso. Each pair is 1.75 x 0.5 inches, quantity of 2 pairs, stored in a nice box sized 2.25 wide x 2.75 long x 1.25 deep. Some wear on box, cufflinks are in excellent condition.

Famous Russian painter and scene and costume designer (1866-1924), a member of the Diaghilev circle and the Ballets Russes for which he designed exotic, richly colored sets and costumes. St of 24 color prints with ballet costumes designed by him, dated 1921, mounted on soft cardboard.  Total size is 11.5 x 15.25 inches each, some dirt and stains, in overall very good condition.

Russian painter, and scene costume designer (1866-1924), famous for his work for Diaghilev's Ballet Russes. Card from the first and limited edition of the book "L'Ouvre de Leon Bakst pour La Belle au Bois Dormant" (1922) signed by him and by the French publisher Maurice De Brunoff (1861-1937).  Size is 9.25 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a half-tone photograph where he appears, plus composer Igor Stravinsky, and painter Mikhail Larionov).

Russian ballet dancer (1910-1982) who studied at the Leningrad Choreographic School and became a notable member of the Mariinsky Ballet. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment dated 1941, shown in costume. Size is 3.3 x 4.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballet dancer (1910-1982) who studied at the Leningrad Choreographic School and became a notable member of the Mariinsky Ballet. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by her in 1956, shown in dancing pose. Size is 3.3 x 5.6 inches, jagged edges, in excellent condition.

Russian composer (1837-1910) and also pianist and conductor, known today mostly for his work promoting the music of his country. Balakirev was one of the group of Russian nationalist composers known as The Five (together with Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Cui and Mussorgsky). Autograph letter signed, dated in 1909, asking a friend to go to the pharmacy for medicine for him, and stating how hard it has been to get his prescription filled. Also included is the prescription. Autograph letter is one page, 4.5 x 7.5 inches, in Russian, sold untranslated, has a small repair, otherwise in very good condition. Prescription is 8.75 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

Very rare poster from the 1970s, from the then recently premiered production of Balanchine´s "Jewels". He created the choreography. This ballet became very popular and has been staged many times around the world after the original, first production with Balanchine and the NY City Ballet in 1967..  Poster belongs to an original set of 3, each representing a precious stone: Diamonds (white), Emeralds (green) and Rubies (red). This poster corresponds to Diamonds, the part of "Jewels" that had music by Tchaikovsky.  Signed by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, plus a third, unidentified signature over the center, near the right border. Signatures have faded a bit but are still very clearly visible. Poster is 13.25 x 25 inches, has minor stains and damage over borders, but still is in very good condition. 

Georgian-born American choreographer (1904-1983), one of the most influential figures, co-founder of the New York City Ballet, and was its artistic director for over 35 years. Set of 2 black-and-white photographs of the artist shown talking to an unidentified person, ink-stamped on verso by photographer Radford Bascome, New York. Size is 9.9 x 7.9 inches each, in excellent condition.

Set of 2 unsigned photos of the Russian dancer and unknown person, stamped on verso by photographer Radford Bascome, New York. Each one's size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition. NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Russian-American ballet choreographer (1904-1983), who was considered one of the most influential in the 20th century. Card signed by him. Size is 6.1 x 4.3 inches, some creases, in very good condition.

Russian-American ballet choreographer (1904-1983), who was considered one of the most influential in the 20th century. Fine page with his silhouette caricature signed by him and mounted on hard cardboard. Total size is 9 x 8 inches, in very good condition.

Georgian-born American choreographer (1904-1983), one of the most influential figures, co-founder of the New York City Ballet and was its artistic director for over 35 years. Music sheet signed by him with a short text in Cyrilic.  Size is 5.7 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Georgian-born American choreographer (1904-1983), one of the most influential figures, co-founder of the New York City Ballet, and was its artistic director for over 35 years. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 7 x 10 inches, minor creases, in very good condition.

Russian-American ballet choreographer (1904-1983), who was considered one of the most influential in the 20th century. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown at home, ink markings on verso indicates "Bloomingdale Benefit 1975". Size is 7.25 x 9.3 inches, in very good condition.

Georgian-born American choreographer (1904-1983), one of the most influential figures, co-founder of the New York City Ballet and was its artistic director for over 35 years. One children pointe shoe, in black leather, signed by Balanchine inside, on the insole. It was signed after a dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker. Worn in performance by a child. Size is approx. 8.25 x 3 inches, in very good condition.  Autographs of Balanchine are rare.

Russian-American ballet choreographer (1904-1983), who was considered one of the most influential in the 20th century. Program for a performance choreographed by the famous ballet choreographer at the Ravinia Festival (Italy) signed on the cover by him. Size is 8.4 x 11.5 inches, full program with all pages and covers, minor crease over the lower-right border, in excellent condition.

Russian soprano (1883-1960), signed postcard photograph, shown as herself. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Hungarian-born violinist and conductor (1920-2018) of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. Autograph letter signed with letterhead of the TSO, about music issues. 2 pages in one sheet. Size is 8.5 x 10.9 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED are 2 programs plus 1 brochure with him as violinist and conductor.

Italian conductor (1884-1976) and composer. 4-bar autograph music quote from one of his works signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in Lucca, 1917. Size is 5.75 x 4.25 inches, minor stains, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1881-1961), signed photograph, shown in role in Catalani's La Wally, inscribed and dated in 1918. Also contains printed signature of photographer Talman on front. Size is 8 x 10.75 inches, small bends and stain on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1881-1961). Original cabinet-style photograph of the artist by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor and later baritone (1914-1998), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated in 1939. Inscribed. Blilnd stamped by Foto Brozza. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, with small crease at top right corner but otherwise in very good condition.

Italian bass (1849-1922) and brother of bass Leopoldo. Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Florence, 1875, addressed to the impresario Ardavani about some real state contracts in Lisbon (Portugal). Size is 5.2 x 8.3 inches, 1 written page, folds, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a lithograph of him. Size is 11.7 x 17 inches, folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1849-1922). Autograph letter in Italian signed by him dated 1875.  Size is 5.25 x 8.4 inches, 1 written page, in very good condition.

French soprano (dates unknown), shown in title role of Massenet's Manon, signed and inscribed in Lyon, dated in 1935. Stamped on verso by photographer. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, very slight silvering not affecting the image or signature and mounting traces on verso but otherwise attractive vintage item in excellent condition.

Argentine tenor (1890-?).  Signed photo postcard, shown probably in Manon, dated 1935 in Bs Aires, Argentina. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, blind stamped on front by Photorot Studio, Madrid - in excellent condition

Argentine tenor (1890-?),  signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1945 in Montevideo, Uruguay. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition  

American actor and producer (b.1958), American actor (b.1980), and English actor (b.1985). Original playbill for a Broadway performance of Lyle Kessler's play Orphans at Gerald Shoenfeld Theatre, featuring Tom Sturridge, Ben Foster, and Alec Baldwin; signed by the three actors. Size is 5.3 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1958), writer, producer, comedian, and political activist; active in films and television since 1980.  Black and white glamour photo signed by him; photo by Greg Borman.  Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1958), writer, producer, comedian, and political activist; active in films and television since 1980.  Promo Movie Still photo of the film "Beetlejuice" (1988) signed by him.  Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American pianist (1931-2019), mostly known as accompanist of important singers such as Gerard Souzay, Jessye Norman, Elly Ameling, among others. Fine photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown very young. Photo's size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounted on hard cardboard for a total size of 5 x 7.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo (1936-2016), signed photo, shown as herself. Photo by Sedge LeBlang, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

English actor (b.1974) known for his versatility and physical transformations for his roles, he has been a leading man in films of several genres; active since 1986. Gorgeous large color movie-still photograph of the film Batman Begins (2005) signed by him. Size is 11 x 14 inches, in excellent condition.

American film and TV actress (b.1925); active between 1944-1966. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in a film. Size is 7.9 x 9.8 inches, minor stains, otherwise in excellent condition.

American conductor (1915-1998), and also composer and music historian, conductor of the National Gallery Orchestra (Washington) for many years. Set of 13 programs for concerts from 1946 through 1959 with the National Gallery Orchestra, each one is signed on the front cover, 6 x 9 inches in size, some have staples on the corner, otherwise in very good condition.

American conductor and composer (1915-1998). Signed photo, inscribed and dated in Washington, 1947. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American conductor (1915-1998) and composer. Fine black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in performance, dated in 1963. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of the Italian piano duo at Istituto di Cultura Fascista, Imola, Italy, March 1940, signed by both artists. Size is 4.1 x 5.5 inches, 4 printed pages, in very good condition.

Irish composer (1808-1870), best remembered for his operas. Autograph letter signed by him about personal matters dated on June 5th, 1861. Size is 5 x 7.8 inches, 4 written pages in 1 folded sheet, in excellent condition.

Irish composer (1808-1870), best remembered for his operas. Signed fragment from a document, dated by him in Newcastle, 1840. Size is 8.5 x 2.25 inches, in very good condition.

Irish composer (1808-1870), best known for his opera The Bohemian Girl and other operatic works. Balfe was also a conductor and pursued a career as a singer as well. Autograph note signed, to famous Italian soprano Fanny Persiani (1812-1867) (who created the role of Lucia di Lammermoor in the 1835 world premiere). Balfe is asking her to replace nothing less than Giulia Grisi in a terzetto from his opera Falstaff (Grisi performed at the 1838 world premiere in London), probably in an upcoming concert performance.  One page, 5.25 x 4 inches, signed as Balfe, some toning over the lower border, otherwise in very good condition.