Ballet & Dance Autographs ($100 - $250)

Program for a performance of the celebrated Cuban dancer at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, on October 22, 1959, signed by her, her brother Fernando and Igor Yuskevitch, and also other 7 members from Ballet de Cuba on the central pages. Size is 6.25 x 9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Classical ballet company based in New York City, founded in 1939 by Lucia Chase and Richard Pleasant. Season book for the year 1977 signed by different artists including Mikhail Baryshnikov, Carla Fracci, Natalia Makarova, Ted Kivitt, Sallie Wilson, Gelsey Kirkland, Clark Tippet, Ivan Nagy, Marianna Tcherkassky, Sasha Ming, Warren Conover, Martine van Hamel, Gayle Young, Marcos Paredes, and director and founder Lucia Chase. Size is 9 x 11.9 inches, full season book with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

Classical ballet company based in New York City, founded in 1939 by Lucia Chase and Richard Pleasant. Season book for the year 1980 signed by ballet artists such as Fernando Bujones, Anthony Dowell, Aleksander Godunov, Natalia Makarova, Alexander Minz, Marianna Tcherkassky, Martin van Hamel. Size is 9 x 11.9 inches, full season book, in excellent condition.

American former ballet dancer (b.1950) and choreographer, who joined the NYC Ballet in 1967 and retired in 1997. Her original single pointe shoe signed by her. Size is 8 x 2.8 inches, some stains, in very good 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.

Beautiful collection of 12 album pages from the 1940s signed by different ballet dancers including Alicia Alonso, Alicia Markova, Anton Dolin, Antony Tudor, Fernando Alonso, Igor Youskevitch, Jack Zadikoff, Martha Graham, Moira Shearer, Ruth Page, Bentley Stone, Ted Shawn, Welland Lathrop, Erick Hawkins, and David Zellner. Size is 6.3 x 4.25 inches each on average, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Lot of 17 business-size cards signed by different ballet dancers, including Alfred Drake, Brita Appelgren, Frank Hobi, Gabor Orban, Igor Youskevitch, Janet Collins, Jean Erdman, Joy Williams, Leon Varkas, Marina Svetlova, Nicolas Orloff, Patricia Wilde, Paul Haakon, Peter Hamilton, Rod Alexander, Stanley Herbert, and Yeichi Numura.   Conditions range from very good to excellent (see scans provided). SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Group of eleven autographed photos of ballet dancers, including: Klimentova, Bell, Albertini, Bogomolova, Saint Claire, Fedorova, Petrova, Yagudin, Winterhalder and Berini. Most photos are 4 x 6 inches, 4 are larger (Bogomolova, Saint Claire, Yagudin and Berini) approximately 7 x 9 inches. Sold as a lot only, not sold separately.

Russian ballerina and actress (1919-2008), and Russian-American ballet dancer and choreographer (1910-1972). Nice black-and-white photograph signed by both dancers, shown performing "Les Presages" (1933) -a piece choreographed by Leonie Masine on the music of Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony.  Lichine dated his signature in 1943.  Size is 7 x 9 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Program for a performance of The Basil's Ballet Russe on tour at The Metropolitan Opera, New York, on April 13, 1937, signed with a crayon by the star ballerina on the first page. Size is 6.75 x 9.1 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Latvian-born Russian-American dancer (b.1948) and Russian ballerina (1939-2009). Nice casual color shot photograph signed by both dancers. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

German dancer (1940-2009) and choreographer who was a significant contributor to the neo-expressionist dance tradition. Fine card signed by her attached with a half-tone photograph of her, dated January 22, 1986. Size is 4.9 x 6.8 inches, in excellent condition.

French dancer (1927-2007), founder of Béjart Ballet and opera director. Signed photo postcard, with a short sentiment on verso. Size is 5.75 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

French dancer (1927-2007), founder of Béjart Ballet and opera director. Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 4.1 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Lithuanian-born English prima ballerina (1932-1998) who danced with The Royal Ballet for more than 20 years. Beautiful black-and-white promo photograph signed by her, shown in Tchaikovsky's ballet The Sleeping Beauty. Size is 3.5 x 5.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born opera and ballet stage designer and painter (1899-1972), associated with the Metropolitan Opera of New York for some productions. Autograph letter signed as "E.B." and dated in Los Angeles, 1949. Six pages, each page is 7.25 x 10.5 inches, folds, in very good condition.

Russian prima ballerina (1941-2008) of the Bolshoi Ballet and a People's Artist of the USSR. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in in Yuri Grigorovich's ballet A Legend of Love. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballerina (1836-1897), étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet. Beautiful hand-colored carte-de-visite (CDV) by Bergamasco featuring Bogdanova, signed by her with a short music quote (added by an unknown hand), shown in La Bouqueterie. Size is 2.3 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

The Bolshoi Ballet Academy from Moscow is a 250+-year institution that offers education not only in Russia but worldwide via summer programs. Pair of signed pointe shoes, with multiple signatures from its Russian students, no date, signed in the 2000s, each one is 7.6 inches long, in excellent condition. See pictures.

American dancer (1955-2005) and Austrian dancer (b.1945). Black-and-white photograph signed by both artists, shown in performance. Size is 3.5 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

French actress and dancer (1815-1882), her real name was Céline Céleste-Elliott, whose career developed mostly in London. Autograph letter signed by her and dated 1859, about professional engagements. Size is 4.5 x 7.2 inches, 1 page, rust stain over the left border, in overall very good condition.

Spanish dancer (b.1975), former principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater (ABT), a guest dancer in many important companies. Signed calendar cover with a picture of several men dancers from the ABT, a total of 7 signatures. Signers are (from top to bottom, left to right): Kenny Easter, Angel Corella, Jesus Pastor, Danny Tidwell, Buck Collins, Patrick Ogle, and Jared Matthews.  Back cover is also included (see scan), but not signed, the calendar pages inside are missing. Size is 16.25 x 13.5 inches, a perfect piece for framing, in very good condition.

Interesting set of 11 photographs signed by different dance duos including Billy and Beverly Bemis, Diane and Duval, Donna and Darrell, Emisa and Novello, Georges and Jalna, Haynes and Raymond, Ioshev and Jeanne, Ramon and Renita, Ruthania and Malcolm, and Walter and Jean. Each one's size is 4.75 x 7 inches on average, all in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Nice collection of 15 autographs (photos and letters) signed by different dancers including Clarissa Caspari, Natara Devi, Lisl & Sybille  Spalinger, Paula Kujer, Ones Stadter, Alice Suchanek, Dawlath Soliman, Anita Delwe, Hanna Beri, and few others. Different sizes and conditions, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Poster announcing the first Dancers´ Choice Benefit gala (June 27th, 2008) for the Dancers Emergency Fund - a benefit gala that has been taking yearly since then.  Poster has 60 signatures of artists, including Aaron Severini, creator of the music for the ballet Flit of Fury/The Monarch, that was world premiered that night, and some dancers of the cast as well. Size is 18 x 24 inches, in excellent condition, will ship rolled inside a tube.

Russian ballet dancer (1903-1997), and Kennedy Center Honoree.  Signed book, her biography, entitled with her name, a book by A. E. Twysden, first edition by C.W. Beaumont, London, 1945, some black and white photographs, signature is on the frontend page. A total of 175 numbered pages plus hard covers, no dust jacket, 5.6 x 8.75 inches, in very good condition.

Russian ballet dancer (1903-1997), and Kennedy Center Honoree.  Book "Changes Lobsters and Dance", by Lilli Palmer, signed by Danilova opposite to the first title page - with Danilova´s address in New York, this was probably part of her private library. Published by Macmillan Publishing company, New York, NY, 1975. A total of 320 numbered pages, some illustrations, 6.25 x 9.4 inches, hardcovers, no dust jacket, in very good condition.

Lithuanian-born ballet impresario (1888-1951), very important for running a ballet company with many former members from the Ballet Russes. Typed letter with his letterhead and signed by him, thanking a donor, dated in Covent Garden, October 9, 1937. Size is 8.4 x 10.75 inches, in excellent condition.

English ballet dancer and choreographer (1904-1983). Book "Ballet Go Round", signed and inscribed by him on the title page, next to his photograph. First edition by Michael Joseph Ltd., London, 1938, 355 numbered pages, hardcovers, no dust jacket, ownership stamp on frontend page, 5.75 x 8.6 inches, some wear on spine, in very good condition.

Celebrated French dancer (1812-1894) whose married last name was Lyne-Stephens. 1-page autograph note signed by her as "Yolande L.S." dated 1889, with her initials as letterhead. Size is 4 x 6.2 inches, in very good condition, small envelope included. Rare!

Russian-born ballet dancer and teacher (1917-1977), and member of The Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo for several years and other companies in Europe and New York. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in performance, dated by him in London, 1935; ink-stamped on verso by photographer S. Georges, London.  Size is 4.75 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American ballerina (b.1945); and Danish ballet dancer and choreographer (b.1946). Nice black-and-white photograph signed by both dancers, shown in performance. Size is 9.75 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine ballet dancer (1928-2012), Argentine prima ballerina (1930-1971), Argentine ballet dancer (1929-1971). Program for a gala performance of Adam's ballet "Giselle" at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, 1967, to commemorate a National holiday (May 25), signed by the three dancers and dancer Gustavo Mojajoli, on their photo page. Size is 9.25 x 12.5 inches, full program with all pages and hardcovers, some wear on covers, otherwise in excellent condition.

Argentine prima ballerina (1930-1971). Program for a performance of the celebrated Argentine dancer at Teatro Coliseo, 1971, signed by her, dancer Sara Bochcovsky, and another unknown signer.  Size is 7.7 x 10.5 inches, full program, rust stains over borders, otherwise in very good condition.

Superstar English ballerina (1919-1991) and South African dancer (1927-2008). Program for a gala performance at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in 1954, with Saddler's Wells Ballet signed by the above mentioned dancers, plus Rowena Jackson, Ronald Plaisted, Svetlana Beriosova, and Avril Navarre. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, full program, in very good condition.

Star English ballerina (1919-1991); and English ballet dancer (1917-1994) and principal dancer of The Royal Ballet. Program for a performance of Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty" by The Royal Ballet on October 24, 1953, signed by ten dancers including Margot Fonteyn, Michael Somes, Pamela May, and others.  Size is 6.25 x 9 inches, 14 pages plus covers, in excellent condition.

British-American ballet dancer (1914-2013), choreographer, and director.  Black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown dancing; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Harry Lowy (London). Size is 6 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

English dancer and choreographer (1940-1998). Black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown young; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Houston Rogers, London. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

French dancer (1931-1902). Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, no year. Size is 5.2 x 8.25 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

Danish-British ballerina (1878-1970). Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed by her, shown young in performance. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Danish-British ballet dancer (1878-1970). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 3.4 x 5.25 inches, minor damage on verso, otherwise in very good condition.