Ballet & Dance Autographs

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!

Ukrainian ballerina (b.1973) and Ukrainian ballet dancer, they were a principal couple of dancers with the American Ballet Theatre in the early 1990s. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by both dancers, shown in performance; ink-stamped on verso by Rosalie O'Connor. Size is 9.9 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.  

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.

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.  Beautiful sepia photograph signed by him in New York, 1942, shown in costume. Size is 7.9 x 9.1 inches, some creses, in very good condition.

Russian-born ballet dancer (1917-1997). Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him, show in a dancing pose, dated 1943; ink-stamped on verso by agent Sol Jurok. Size is 6.8 x 8.9 inches, creases, in very good condition.

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. Black-and-white promo photo postcard signed by him in New York, 1972. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Finnish-American dancer (b.1930). Beautiful photograph signed and inscribed by her to the Ukrainian ballet teacher Valentina Pereyaslavec (1907-1998); ink-stamped on verso by Friedmann-Abeles (New York). Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

English dancer (b. 1951), who was principal ballerina at the Royal Ballet in London. Signed photo, shown in performance. Stamped on verso by photographer Alan Cunliffe, London. Size is 6.5 x 4.75 inches.

Duo of dancers and gymnasts. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by one of them on behalf of the duo with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Yvonne, London. Size is 6.3 x 8.3 inches, small crack over the top-right border, otherwise in excellent condition.

American ballet dancer (1925-1970), student of Mikhail Mordkin and an original member of the Ballet Theatre, precursor to the American Ballet Theatre. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performing pose; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Bruno (Hollywood). Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballet dancer (1933-2020). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in performance; ink-stamped on verso by photographer A. Makarova. Size is 7.2 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer and choreographer (1942-1993). Capezio-brand single dancing shoe signed by him (not used in performance). Size is 10.5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

American ballerina (b.1945) who came to prominence in the early 1960s in d'Amboise's Meditation (1963) and Dulcinea in Balanchine's Don Quixote (1965). Beautiful larger size black-and-white photograph signed by her on the mat with a short sentiment. Total size is 11.1 x 14.1 inches, minor stains, 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.

A wonderful set of 4 large-size, color photographs by famous performing arts photographer Costas, one signed by photographer, 3 are signed by dancers, one of them is unsigned. See details below. Costas Cacaroukas, aka Costas, Greek American dance photographer and photographer-in-residence for over 40 years for the NYC Ballet.  All photos are mounted on mats, where they were signed by the artists. - Suzanne Farrell signed photo in performance in "Tziganne", signature on the mat by dances, and also by photographer Costa, who dated this in 1979. - Suzanne Farrell and Peter Martins, in performance in "La Chaconne", signed by both dancers on the mat. - Jean-Pierre Frohlich signed photo in a rehearsal of "Apollo", next to George Balanchine, signature on mat. - George Balanchine curtain call photo, unsigned. Photos are approx. 13.4 x 10.3 inches (visible window size), total mat size is 20 x 16 inches. All in very good condition, with a couple showing a pinhole at the top and minor scratches. Ready to frame if desired. SOLD AS A SET of 4 ONLY, not sold separately.

British ballerina (1922-2019). Signed photo postcard shown in performance. Size is 3.8 x 5.4 inches, in very good condition.

American dancer (b.1954) and choreographer. Capezio-brand single dancing shoe signed by her (not used in performance). Size is 9.5 x 2.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American ballet dancer (1929-1980). Signed photo shown dancing, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, attached to an album page (9.4 x 11.25 inches), in very good 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 choreographer (1928-2012) and ballet dancer, who joined the Ballet of Teatro Colon at eighteen and was prima ballerina from 1949. Beautiful black-and-white artistic photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by Studio Sintonia (Buenos Aires). Size is 3.5 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine choreographer (1928-2012) and ballet dancer, who joined the Ballet of Teatro Colon at eighteen and was a prima ballerina from 1949. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown in performance (and also signed by photographer Yerro over the lower-right corner), ink-stamped on verso by photographer Yerro (Buenos Aires). Size is 4.9 x 6.9 inches, minor damage, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Australian ballerina (1930-1999). Signed half-tone photo, probably clipped from a program, shown in performance in Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker". Size is 4.3 x 7.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballet dancer (b.1970) and former artistic director of the Bolshoi Theater from 2011 until 2016. Fine color photograph signed by him in 2000, shown in performance; ink-stamped on verso by photographer. Size is 5.9 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German dancer (b.1927) and actress. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by her. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

French music hall performer, actress, singer, and dancer (1890-1926) who committed suicide at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. Signed photograph, shown in role, bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine prima ballerina (1930-1971). Argentine ballet dancer (1929-1971). Both died tragically in an air crash on October 10, 1971. Program for a performance of both artists at Teatro Colon, on September 28, 1969, signed by them on the front cover and also signed by dancers Olga Ferri, Maria Ruanova, and a few others. Size is 6.2 x 8.9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, crack on the spine, in overall very good condition. Ticket stub is ALSO INCLUDED.  

Argentine prima ballerina (1930-1971). Program for a performance of the celebrated Argentine dancer at Teatro Coliseo, october 10th, 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. For Fontenla, Neglia, Schiaffino, Bochcovsky and others in this program this was the very last performance of their lives. That same day, they perished with other five dancers in an aircraft accident when travelling to the south of Argentina. The accident cause an enormous shock and consternation in the entire country.

British ballet dancer (1919-1991), considered by many one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. Lot of autographs consisting of 1 autograph note signed by her and 3 typed letters signed by her (dated 1951, 1954, 1969), addressed to different people.  Different sizes, some stains, in overall very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

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.

British ballet dancer (1919-1991), considered by many one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. Signed book "Fonteyn - The Making of a Legend", a book by Keith Money. Fonteyn signed and inscribed this book on the title page, opposite to a full-page photograph of her. This is a larger size book mostly with photographs from her life, including captions and some text, first US edition by Reynal and Co., New York, 1974, a year after the first UK edition. A total of 318 numbered pages, hardcovers, dust jacket, 10.25 x 12.5 inches, all in excellent 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.

American actor (1927-1987), dancer, choreographer, and stage director; an influential figure in jazz dance in the XX century. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment, shown young. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, some creases, otherwise in very good condition.

British-American ballet dancer (1914-2013), choreographer, and director. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown dancing. Size is 7.2 x 9.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, minor creases, in overall very good 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.

American dancer and actress (1862-1928) who was a pioneer of both modern dance and theatrical lighting techniques. Autograph letter signed with Paris Hotel letterhead, written in French (sold untranslated). Total size is 10.5 x 6.9 inches, folds, repaired cracks and tape stains at the bottom of the letter, not affecting signature.  Very rare!

American actress and dancer (1862-1928), a pioneer in modern dance and theatrical lighting techniques. Fine cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment; a photo by Falk (New York). Size is 4.25 x 8.6 inches, mounting traces on verso, repaired crack over the upper-left corner, otherwise in very good condition. Rare!!

American actress and dancer (1862-1928), a pioneer in modern dance and theatrical lighting techniques. A copy of a typed letter ink-signed by her dated June 23, 1917, addressed to the director of the Cleveland Art Museum, about some pieces of artwork.  Size is 8.3 x 10.9 inches, 1 page, central fold, small loss of paper, in overall very good condition. Autographs by Loie Fuller are extremely rare!

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.

Russian dancer (1890-?) also known as Ketty de Galantha, member of the Ballets Russes and also had a career as an actress; moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1922. Set of two signed photographs: the first one is a photograph matted on a photographer mat signed and inscribed by her, dated 1927; blind-stamped on the front by photographer Lutz Ferrando (Buenos Aires). Size is 8 x 12.5 inches, in excellent condition. The second photograph is a black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment on verso, dated 1926; blind-stamped on the front by photographer Bixio (Buenos Aires). Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, vertical crease, some silvering, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Russian dancer (1890-?) also known as Ketty de Galantha, member of the Ballets Russes and also had a career as an actress; moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1922. Nice sepia photograph signed by her as "Ketty" with a short sentiment in Spanish, dated 1930, blind-stamped over the lower-right corner by photographer Bixio & Castiglioni (Buenos Aires). Size is 6.9 x 9.1 inches, trimmed from a larger format, in excellent condition.

Russian dancer (1890-?) also known as Ketty de Galantha, member of the Ballets Russes and also had a career as an actress; moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1922. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her and inscribed to Andres Perez with a short sentiment in French dated in 1935. Size is 7 x 9.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian ballet dancer (1892-1940), choreographer, and teacher; associated with the Met Opera since her youth. Her printed business card with a short sentiment written by her on the front. Size is 3.8 x 1.9 inches, irregularly cut at the top, mounting traces on verso, in overall good condition.