Ballet & Dance Autographs

Italian ballet dancer (1914-1980) at La Scala, remembered for the roles she created for the Rome Opera. Autograph letter in Italian signed by her, dated in Milan, March 6, 1932. Radice writes: “…Una volta di più sono grata a lei ed al teatro delle premure e della bontà a mio riguardo, che sono compenso più gradito di ogni altra. Sono lietissima di collaborare – per la parte modesta che mi è data – alla sua opera appassionata e feconda…”. Translated: "Once again I am grateful to you and to the theater for the care and kindness in my regard, which are more welcome compensation than any other. I am very happy to collaborate - for the modest part that is given to me - to your passionate and fruitful work.”.  Size is 6.8 x 10.5 inches, two written pages in one sheet (front and back), letterhead, storage holes, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian ballet dancer (1914-1980) at La Scala, remembered for the roles she created for the Rome Opera. Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by her; shown young. Size is 4.1 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Danish ballerina (1922-1999). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown in performance; ink-stamped on verso by photographer H.J. Mydstok.  Size is 4.75 x 6.5 inches, minor creases, in very good condition.

Polish-born English dancer (1888-1982) and pedagogue. A regular postcard signed by her mounted on a mat with a copy of a cabinet photo of her as a child. Total size is 9.5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian dancer (1891-1967). Set of 2 fine sepia photographs by photographer White (New York) signed by the ballerina, shown young in performance. Sizes are 6.5 x 8.7 inches and 6.9 x 10 inches, both in very good condition.  

Argentine ballet dancer (1939-1971) whose career developed at Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, and died tragically in an air crash along with other dancers of the Theater. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in a performing pose; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Ricardo Sanguinetti. Size is 4.5 x 6.6 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1916-2000) and ballet dancer; active 1937-1964. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown probably in a film. Size is 4.8 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer (1949-2020), actress, choreographer, and singer. Capezio-brand single dancing shoe signed by her (not used in performance). Size is 9.5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

French ballet dancer (1927-1993), and choreographer. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in a dancing pose. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Prominent American dancer, dance teacher and director of ballet companies and the dance divisions of New York University and the Julliard School (1939-2019).  Signed photograph, shown in performance, inscribed. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, several creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition. 

Russian-American prima ballerina and teacher (1917-2000). Fantastic sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, creases, mounting traces on verso, in overall good condition.

American ballet dancer (b.1972) and educator, former principal at The New York City Ballet, retired since 2014. Color promo photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown in performance with The New York City Ballet.  Size is 8.4 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1933-2024), singer, and dancer, recipient of numerous accolades. Capezio-brand single dancing shoe with heels signed by her. Size is 9 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1933-2024), singer, and dancer, recipient of numerous accolades. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in performance. Size is 3.5 x 4.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer (1918-1998), choreographer, film director, theatre director, and producer who worked in classical ballet, on stage, film, and TV. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in rehearsal; ink-stamped on verso by the New York City Ballet. Size is 8.1 x 9.8 inches, some creases, in overall very good condition.

Austrian poet (1819-1904). Manuscript poem in German for famous Austrian ballerina Fanny Elssler (1810-1884) signed below by the poet himself.  Size is 5.7 x 8.8 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet, folds, minor stains, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a transcription in German and a translation into English.

World famous Spanish Flamenco dance partners formed by cousins Florencia Perez Padilla ("Rosario", 1918-2000) and Antonio Ruiz Soler ("Antonio el Bailarín", 1921-1996). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by both artists, shown in performing costumes. Size is 10.2 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine dancer (1912-1976), choreographer, teacher, and ballet master, known for her performances at the Teatro Colon and internationally. Nice sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, here shown in performances; an original photo by Annemarie Heinrich and ink-stamped on verso by her. Size is 6.9 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine dancer (1912-1976), choreographer, teacher, and ballet master, known for her performances at the Teatro Colon and internationally. An original photograph of the dancer by Annemarie Heinrich signed and inscribed by Ruanova with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carmen (Buenos Aires). Size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian born French American ballet dancer, later fashion designer (1915-?), also known as Luba Marks. Signed photograph, shown dancing, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Maurice Seymour, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

Spanish flamenco dancer (1921-1996) and choreographer, credited with modernizing Spanish dance, elevating traditional flamenco from intimate tablaos onto world's premier opera and ballet stages. Beautiful black-and-white promo photograph for the Spanish ballet Flamenco featuring Ruiz, signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish flamenco dancer (1921-1996) and choreographer, credited with modernizing Spanish dance, elevating traditional flamenco from intimate tablaos onto world's premier opera and ballet stages. Beautiful black-and-white promo photograph for the Spanish ballet Flamenco featuring Ruiz, signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish flamenco dancer (1921-1996), choreographer, and dance director, whose dancing partnership with Rosario became world-famous in the 1930s and 1940s. Beautiful black-and-white half-tone photograph inscribed and signed by him just as "Antonio" with a short sentiment. Szie is 7.1 x 8.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Set of 2 volumes, published by John Henry Nash, San Francisco, 1920. Original publisher´s olive green boards with a printed label on the spines. Signed by both Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn below the limitation statement for each volume (350 copies were made and signed by both). Printed in Italian paper, volume 1 has only text, while volume 2 has only illustrations, mostly b&w plates, some color, of St. Denis in various dancing roles in her career.  Volume I is also signed by Ruth St. Denis on the frontend page, inscribed to Hal Marm, with a short sentiment (a total of 3 signatures by her on these 2 volumes). Size is 10 x 13.25 inches, water damage on covers and the first pages, minor, spotter rust, in very good condition.

American dancer (1879-1968) and teacher who was a modern dance pioneer, introduced eastern ideas into the art. Fine photograph signed and inscribed by her, dated in 1949. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Russian dancer (1886-1963) and German expressionist dancer (1892-1974). Beautiful set of 2 photographs shown in performance signed by both artists, inscribed; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Annemarie Heinrich, Buenos Aires. Size is 4.5 x 6.8 inches, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Russian ballet dancer and choreographer (1886-1963), considered one of the most innovative soloist dancers of the first decades of the 20th century. Fine sepia photograph signed by him mounted on soft cardboard, dated in Buenos Aires, 1941. Size is 6.9 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.

German expressionist dancer and choreographer (1892-1974), wife to Alexander Sakharoff. Gorgeous sepia photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown probably in dancing pose. Size is 7.1 x 4.75 inches, evident horizontal crease across, in overall good condition.

Russian dancer (1895-?) and principal dancer of the Grand Théatre de Lyon during five seasons. Signed photo postcard, shown in performance, dated by him in 1918. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German actor and ballet dancer (1927-1978). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.6 x 5.4 inches, some creases, in very good condition.

German actor and ballet dancer (1927-1978). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown in dancing performance. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, some creases, in very good condition.

French ballet dancer (1910-2000). Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a long sentiment dated in Paris, 1950, shown young in performing pose. Size is 4.6 x 6.3 inches, minor creases, in very good condition.

Russian ballet dancer (b.1952), signed photo, shown in the Spartacus, at the Bolshoi Theater, Moscow. Size is 9.5 x 7.5 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer.

Russian ballerina (b.1952) and prima ballerina of the Kirov Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet in the 1970s. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in performing pose for a production of Romeo et Juliette; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Nina Alovert. Size is 10 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Georgian-born dancer (1910-2005), and actress. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Dwight Godwin. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian dancer and choreographer (1909-1992), signed photo, shown in performance in Giselle, dated in 1945. Size is 3.25 x 5.1 inches, jagged edges, in very good condition.

Chilean dancer (b.1930) and also actress.  Signed photo shown dancing, inscribed and dated in 1959.  Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Chilean dancer (b.1930) and also actress. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1954, shown in dancing pose. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, small loss of paper over the upper-right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Canadian dancer (b. 1939), who was prima ballerina in London. Signed photo shown in role, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-born ballet dancer (1911-?) and master. Wonderful black-and-white photograph of the dancer by Maurice Seymour (Chicago), signed and inscribed by Yurek, dated by him in 1937, shown young.  Size is 9.9 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish-American dancer and director (1911-?) Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in costume, dated 1936.  Size is 7.8 x 9.75 inches, minor stains, in overall very good condition.

American dancer (1891-1972) and pioneer of the American modern dance, and husband to the celebrated ballerina Ruth St. Denis. Typed letter in English signed by him and dated 1948, about business. Size is 8.5 x 10.9 inches, folds, in excellent condition.

Russian dancer, choreographer and dance director (1919-1998), star of the Kirov Ballet during the 1940s and 1950s. Beautiful photo postcard signed by her. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, jagged edges, in excellent condition.

British prima ballerina (b.1939), and British ballet dancer (b.1943). Gorgeous black-and-white half-tone photograph (probably from a program or book) signed by both artists, shown in a rehearsal. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

British prima ballerina (b.1939) who reigned as one of the definitive faces of The Royal Ballet during the mid-to-late 20th century. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 3.5 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-American ballet dancer (1920-1981). Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1948, shown in costume. Size is 6.9 x 9.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance of the Croatian-born American prima ballerina at Sociedad Amigos de la Musica Auditorium, Havana, Cuba, on November 21st, 1950, signed by her on the cover, and by Anna Istomina over the program page.  Size is 6.25 x 9.4 inches, 8 pages (including covers), in very good condition.

Croatian-born American ballerina (1916-2002), whose career developed mostly in the Metropolitan Opera Ballet and became one of the most influential artists of her time. Fine sepia studio photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7.7 x 10.1 inches, creases, in very good condition.