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Program for a performance of Handel's opera "Julius Caesar" by the English National Opera Company at London Coliseum, on December 5th, 1979, signed by Janet Baker, John Tomlinson, Sarah Walker, Della Jones, Valerie Masterson, plus one unidentified signature. Size is 5.25 x 9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

American baritone who sang with the Metropolitan Opera between 1943 and 1951. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Stamped on verso by Bruno of Hollywood and New York City photo studio. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

Group of 2 signed photographs, one a 3.25 x 4.5 inch photograph signed by Josephine Baker, American-born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975) who became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927, shown in performance, and the other a 3.5 x 5.5 inch signed photograph of her fourth husband Jo Bouillon, a French composer, conductor, and violinist (1908-1984) who enjoyed particular prominence in the 1950s, dated in 1947. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately. 

Group of 2 signed photographs, one a 4.25 x 5.75 inch photograph signed by Josephine Baker, American-born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975) who became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927, shown in costume, and the other a 3.75 x 5.75 inch signed photograph of her fourth husband Jo Bouillon, a French composer, conductor, and violinist (1908-1984) who enjoyed particular prominence in the 1950s, this photo is stamped on verso by Carmen photography studio. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately. 

Group of 2 signed photographs, one a 4 x 6 inch photograph signed by Josephine Baker, American-born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975) who became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927, shown in costume for a performance at the Folies Bergere cabaret music hall in Paris, and the other a 4 x 6 inch signed photograph of her with her fourth husband Jo Bouillon, a French composer, conductor, and violinist (1908-1984) who enjoyed particular prominence in the 1950s, this photo is signed by Bouillon only and is by the Chateau des Milandes photography studio, Dordogne. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately. 

American-born French actress (1906-1975), entertainer and activist. Active for over 60 years, Baker was one of the first persons of color to become a world famous entertainer.  Lot of 27 unsigned photos (one is actually signed but faded, hard to see) plus 5 unsigned programs/booklets (some show printed signatures), featuring her in various roles and poses, mostly in 8 x 10 inches, all in very good condition. See scans.

American-born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975); who became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927. Set of 3 programs for performances by the star dancer and singer during 1927, 1937, and a 1976 posthumous tribute.  Sizes are 9.5 x 12.25 inches (1927, 1937), and 8.9 x 9 inches (1976), printed facsimile signature and quote on 1976 issue, full programs with all pages and covers, all in very good condition or better. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American-born French dancer (1906-1975), singer, and actress, whose career centered mostly in Europe and became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927. Beautiful set of 5 black-and-white photographs (2 photo postcards and 3 regular photos) depicting her in performance or in costume.  Sizes are 3.5 x 5.4 inches on average, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American-born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975); who became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927. Album page signed by her, dated in 1950, matted together with her photograph. Total size is 11.75 x 8.25 inches, page is 5 x 3.75 inches (visible window size), in excellent condition.

American-French famous dancer, singer and actress (1906-1975).  Signed album page, dated in Montevideo in 1929, bold handwriting and signature.  Size is 6 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition. Also included: unsinged postcard photo of her, shown young, photo by G.L. Manuel photographers, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

American-born French actress (1906-1975), entertainer and activist. Active for over 60 years, Baker was one of the first persons of color to become a world famous entertainer. Signed photo postcard, signature is in dark pencil, dated in Vienna in 1938. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American-French dancer (1906-1975), singer and actress. Beautiful signed photo shown in the comic opera "La Creole", inscribed to La Mome Moineau (a famous French singer), dated by Baker in 1935. An original photo by Studio Piaz, Paris. Size is 10.6 x 8.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

American-French dancer (1906-1975), singer, and actress. Nice autographed photo postcard, shown in custom. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, minor creases over the top right, otherwise in very good condition. Find more movie autographs under Film Actor Autographs and Film Director Autographs

American-born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975); who became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927. Fine sepia photograph signed by her, shown probably in performance. Size is 7.5 x 9.6 inches, repaired cracks on borders, pink stains over the bottom, mounting traces on verso, in good condition.

Famous American-French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975). Signed print with a drawing of her by Jean Dunand, with a short sentiment, dated in 1933. Size is 7 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American-born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975); who became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927. Signed program for a performance in Germany by the star dancer and singer in which she was accompanied by the German-Austrian pianist Peter Kreuder (undated and no performance venue indicated). Size is 8 x 11.5 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

American-born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975); who became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927. Signed publicity brochure with signed photograph on the cover page, dated in 1970. 4 page brochure with text in Czech. Size of each page is 6 x 8.75 inches, in very good condition.

American-French famous dancer, singer and actress (1906-1975).  Signed printed score of the song "Two loves have I" (J'ai deux amours), for which she was very well known.  Size is 9 x 12, in excellent condition. WATCH HER SINGING THIS SONG: 

American flutist (1915-2003), signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1976, Bruster, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

English actor (1934-2016) British actor (b.1946) who were part of the famous Star Wars original saga.  Large signed photo shown in their respective characters of R2-D2 and C-3PO in the famous movies.  2 stickers over lower left corner, JSA authentication sticker and Star Wars official live sense photo sticker.  Size is 16 x 20 inches, in excellent condition.

English actor (1934-2016), comedian and musician known for having portrayed the character R2-D2 in the Star Wars franchise. Fine playbill signed and inscribed by him. Size is 3.8 x 8.25 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

American singer and actor (1912-1985); active 1933-1951. Beautiful sepia photograph signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 4.9 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American tenor (b. 1949), signed photo, shown as Froh in Das Rheingold at the Metropolitan Opera. Photo by Winnie Klotz, Metropolitan Opera. Very attractive photo with bold and clear signature. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.   

American organist (1917-2005), choir master, and founder of the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. Black-and-white photograph inscribed and signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 5.1 x 6.9 inches, some creases, in overall very good condition.

Russian baritone (1881-1938), signed large photo, shown as himself, signed in Chicago, dated in 1920. Extensive inscription. Stamped on verso by photographer Marcia Stein, New York. Size is 6 x 8 inches, very slight paper loss on top and bottom of photo but otherwise in excellent condition.

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-American ballet choreographer (1904-1983), who was considered one of the most influential in the 20th century. Vintage, original, unsigned printed program for performances of Balanchine's Les Ballets at the Théatre des Champs Elysées, Paris, 1933, with the Paris Symphony Orchestra; main photos and an insert. Size is 9.6 x 12.4 inches, full program, some stains on the front cover, inside 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.

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. His book Complete Stories of the Great Ballets signed by him on the first blank page, edited by Francis Mason, drawings by Marta Becket, published by Doubleday & Co, First Edition 1964.  Size is 5.5 x 8.3 inches, 615 pages, some wear on the covers, in very good condition.

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. Beautiful black-and-white promo studio photograph signed by him; ink-stamped on verso by the New York City Ballet. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.