Ballet & Dance Autographs

Italian Dancers Rosina Galli (1892-1940) and Giuseppe Bonfiglio (1884-1947), double signed photo postcard, shown in roles. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian dancer and choreographer (1902-2000), signed photo, inscribed and dated in Rome in 1934. Size is 6.75 x 9.25 inches, in very good condition.

British duo of dancers and gymnasts composed by Jimmy Gaston (1887-1966) and Rosemary Andree (1909-1974). Set of two black-and-white photographs signed and inscribed by one of the members on behalf of the duo, shown in performance.  The first photograph is 6.7 x 5.1 inches, some creases in all four corners, blind-stamped on the front and ink-stamped on verso by photographer S. Georges (London). The second photograph is 6.25 x 8.3 inches, ink-stamped on the front and verso by photographer Ivonne (London), some creases, and cracks, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

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.

Beautiful artistic photo signed by dancers Katie Gibson, Holly Curran, Elisabeth Brown, pianist Melodie Fader, and the Ballet Artistic Director Miro Magliore, and some others (for a total of 8 signatures).  Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

English ballet dancer and choreographer (b.1945). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performance. Size is 3.3 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.

British dancer and actor (1930-1983). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in performance. Size is 8.1 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American Broadway ballerina (1920-2010). Beautiful sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performance; photo by John Reed. Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

French ballet dancer (1924-1998) and choreographer renowned for his exceptional virtuosity, lightness, elevation, and batterie in performances during the mid-20th century. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown in performing pose; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Palau. Size is 5.1 x 7.1 inches, in excellent condition.

French ballet dancer (?-1986). Black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated in Rio de Janeiro, 1926. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in overall very good condition.

American modern dancer (1894-1991) and choreographer, whose style reshaped American dance and is still taught worldwide. Autograph letter about personal matters signed by her on verso, dated June 2, 1961. Size is 7.1 x 10.5 inches, 2 written pages on one sheet, in very good condition, handwritten envelope included.

Famous American modern dancer and choreographer (1894-1991), a leading figure in American dance. Signed booklet about her career and her dance company, signed and inscribed on the front cover by Graham. A total 20 pages including covers, with many pictures and text, 8.9 x 11.5 inches in size. In excellent condition.

Italian-born American flamenco dancer (1918-2000) and Spanish flamenco dancer and wife to Greco. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by both dancers, inscribed with a short sentiment, shown dancing. Photograph is also signed by the photographer over the lower-left corner. Size is 7.3 x 9.4 inches, ink-markings on verso indicating they are dancing Ravel's Bolero, in very good condition

Italian-born American flamenco dancer (1918-2000) and choreographer known for popularizing Spanish dance in America mostly in the 1950s and 1960s. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in performance for the film "Sombrero" (1953). Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-born American flamenco dancer (1918-2000) and choreographer known for popularizing Spanish dance in America mostly in the 1950s and 1960s. Fine sepia promo photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10 inches, minor creases, in overall very good condition.

Italian-born American flamenco dancer (1918-2000) and choreographer known for popularizing Spanish dance in America mostly in the 1950s and 1960s. Original program for a performance of The Playbill in New York, 1951, signed by him. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches, 24 pages, soft covers, in very good condition.

American prima ballerina (b.1946), was the principal dancer at the American Ballet company. Currently retired as a dancer, Gregory works staging classical ballets, coaching and giving master classes. Pair of signed pointe shoes, both are signed, one is inscribed, approx. 3 x 8.5 inches, in good condition.

Program for a performance in Philadelphia, 1986, signed by the dancer on the cover (also signed by dancer Russell Murphy). 12 pages including covers, size is 5.4 x 8.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American prima ballerina (b.1946), was the principal dancer at the American Ballet company. Black-and-white promo studio photograph signed by her, shown in dancing pose next to Gayle Young. Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

British dancer (b.1927) and English ballet dancer (1917-1994) and principal dancer of The Royal Ballet. Double signed photo, shown in roles in Le Lac des Cygnes. Photo by John Vickers, Sadler's Wells Ballet, London. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, In very good condition.

Russian-born Argentine ballet dancer (1918-2010), choreographer, and director of the Teatro Colon Ballet in Buenos Aires. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her in purple ink (some poor contrast but still clearly visible). Size is 3.3 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian dancer (1918-2010). Fine sepia photograph signed and dated by her in 1939, shown young in "Le Fille Prodigue"; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Spencer Shier (Melbourne). Size is 6 x 7.4 inches, minor silvering, creases, in overall very good condition.

Italian dancer (1865-1942), choreographer, and ballet master. Very informative autograph letter signed in Italian, dated in Vichy, June 25, 1933, as Maitre de Ballet au Grand Casino, Guerra writes to the artistic Director of La Scala Nino Cattozzo concerning a Ballet proposition for the Theatre's upcoming season, as follows: “…Per la ventura stagione del teatro alla Scala ho l’onore di proporle il mio ballo “Siama”. Questo ballo fu rappresentato alla Scala stessa nel 1912. Ebbe esito brillante, tanto che fu replicato per ben trentatré sere (…) vide la luce della ribalta, la primissima volta, sulle scene del Teatro dell’opera di Budapest, ove il compianto Direttore Mingardi, venne a vederlo. (…) si tratta di uno spettacolo di ambiente prettamente giapponese (…) La musica è di autore ungherese, leggerina piuttosto ma aggraziata, melodiosa e ben instrumentata…”. Size is 8 x 10.6 inches, two written pages in one sheet (front and back), letterhead “Casino de Vichy”, storage holes, in very good condition.

Australian ballet dancer (1916-1959). Signed photo postcard shown in performance in Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker". Size is 3.4 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

American modern-dance choreographer and dancer (1909-1994). Fantastic black-and- white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young in a performing pose; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Barbara Morgan. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, missing lower-left corner, otherwise in very good condition.

Brazilian ballet dancer (b.1937), choreographer, and ballet director. Fine color photo postcard signed by her. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian ballerina (1923-2006), associated with the New York City Ballet.. Fine black-and-white photograph, shown possibly in performance signed and inscribed by her, dated in 1966. Also signed on front by New York City Ballet's official house photographer Martha Swope (last name only). Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

British ballet dancer and teacher (b.1930). Signed photo postcard shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German choreographer and dancer, signed photograph, shown most likely in role. Size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine ballet dancer (b.1975) and Spanish dancer (b.1975). Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by both dancers on verso, shown in performance. Size is 10 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine ballet dancer (b.1975), choreographer, and artistic director who was a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. Single pointe shoe used in performance signed by her. Size is 7.5 x 3.5 inches in very good condition.

American ballet dancer (1920-2008) and member of the Choctaw Nation who achieved fame in both the USA and Europe. Nice set of 2 black-and-white photographs signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment in 1956; photo by Maurice Seymour, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches each, minor creases, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American ballet dancer (1920-2008) and member of the Choctaw Nation who achieved fame in both the USA and Europe. Gorgeous black-and-white studio photograph signed by her; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Roy Round (London). Size is 4.25 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American ballet dancer (1920-2008) and member of the Choctaw Nation who achieved fame in both the USA and Europe. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown young in costumes. Size is 8.1 x 9.9 inches, evident crease over the lower-left corner, minor stains, in very good condition.

French ballet dancer (1820-?) with a brilliant career in Paris, Madrid, and New Orleans. Autograph letter in French signed by her, dated 1853, sent to tenor Giovanni Battista Benelli (1773-1857) about personal matters. Size is 4.8 x 7.3 inches, 1 page, folds, rust stains, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a printed note informing about the decease of Mr. Benelli and that his business will be taken care of by E. Caimi, from 1857.

American ballet dancer (b.1960). Beautiful color photo postcard signed and inscribed by him. Size is 6 x 4.2 inches, in excellent condition.

German couple dancing 1888-1968 (Rolf) and 1902-1968 (Gertrude). Regular card attached with two half-tone photographs signed by each one of them. Size is 6.2 x 4.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Ballet dancer active in the mid-twentieth century, performed with the London Festival Ballet and other companies. Signed photograph, shown in role. Stamped on verso by Vallois photo studio, Paris. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.  

American flame dancer (1868-1907). Rare card signed by her. Size is 3.4 x 1.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown in dancing pose. Size is 7.9 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition. American ballet dancer (1924-1947) trained at School of American Ballet in New York who died in a plane crash.

Peruvian modern dancer (1900-1986) who achieved an important career in Broadway. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her in Spanish in 1930, shown in role. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, silvering, crease over the upper-left corner, otherwise in very good condition.

Danish dancer (b.1967) and currently the Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet. Large signed color photo, shown in performance, size is 14 x 11 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer Costas, New York, in excellent condition. 

English choreographer (b.1931), and in his youth was a ballet dancer at the Royal Ballet in the late 1940s. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment dated 1964, shown next to his wife Annette Page; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Roy round (London). Size is 6.2 x 8.25, in excellent condition.