Ballet & Dance Autographs

English ballerina (1932-2017), former principal dancer at the Royal Ballet. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 3.4 x 5.1 inches, in excellent condition.  

English ballerina (1932-2017), and former principal dancer with the Royal Ballet. Black-and-white original photograph by Houston Rogers (London) signed and inscribed by Page with a long sentiment, dated in London, 1964, shown in performance in "La Fille Mal-Gardée". Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, minor damage over the lower-right and upper-left corners, otherwise in excellent condition

American ballerina and choreographer (1899-1991), introduced to ballet by Anna Pavlova, Page was later to have a very successful career and found the Chicago Opera Ballet. Page was also a very famous teacher.  Pair of pointe shoes, each signed by her, adding "with love" to one, and "love" to the other. Each one is 9.25 inches long x 3.4 inches wide, they were used in performance or rehearsal, in very good condition.

British ballet dancer (1919-1961). Signed photo postcard shown in performance. Size is 3.4 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Russian-born Israeli ballet duo (b.1938 and b.1950). Set of two photographs, one signed and inscribed, and the other just signed, shown in perfomance; photos by photographer Jaacov Agor. Each one's size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballet dancer (b.1950). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1984, shown in performance. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

British ballet dancer (b.1937) and teacher, now retired; and prima ballerina with the Royal Ballet in the 1960s and 1970s. Full half-tone color page from a program or booklet signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 8.3 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

American flamenco dancer (1933-2024). Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him in 1979, shown in a dancing pose. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian star prima ballerina of the late 19th and early 20th century (1881-1931), she became the first ballerina to tour around the world. Rare double signed photo postcard, showing both in performance, dated by Volinin in 1921. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, minor crease over the top right corner, in very good condition.

Argentine ballet dancer (1906-1989). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him in 1934; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carmen (Buenos Aires). Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, few cracks, some creases, in overall good condition.

Spanish-born Argentine dancer (1926-2011). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1950, here shown in costumes; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carmen (Buenos Aires). Size is 3.5 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian ballet dancer and teacher (1908-1981), for years one of the leading dancers of the ABT (American Ballet Theater). Signed photo, shown in performance, inscribed and dated in 1936. Photo by Maurice Seymour, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, crease over the bottom right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Danish-American dancer and teacher (1906-1981). Amazing photograph by Batlles (Barcelona) of the dancer shown in a dancing pose, signed and inscribed by Petroff in London.  Size is 6.75 x 9.25 inches (trimmed from a larger format), in excellent condition.

Danish dancer (1906-1981), who enjoyed an important international career. Black-and-white photograph signed by him with a long sentiment, dated in London, 1935. Size is 7.8 x 9.8 inches, some creases, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Italian dancer and choreographer (1933-1992) signed photo, shown in performance. Stamped on verso by photographer Erio Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian dancer (1784-1866), choreographer and dance teacher. Autograph letter signed, written in french, dated in 1844. Size is 5.4 x 9.25 inches, one page, in excellent condition. Sold untranslated.

Russian ballerina (1925-2015), and Russian ballet dancer (1933-2020). Beautiful black-and-white photograph of the ballet "The Swan Lake" signed by both dancers shown in performance. Size is 10 x 8.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian ballerina (1915-1999), who was also choreographer and regisseur. Signed photo, shown dancing, inscribed to Giulietta Simionato. Size is 6.75 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian dancer (1912-?), member of the Bolshoi Theater Company and the Kirov Theater. Signed photo postcard in costume, dated in 1952. Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer (1919-1994) and choreographer, who promote African dance as an art form worthy of study and performance. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in performance. Size is 7.8 x 10 inches, small stain over the upper-right corner, in excellent condition.

French dancer and ballet Master (b.1964).  Signed photo, inscribed with a long sentiment.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

French-Russian ballet dancer (1939-2009). Signed photo shown in performance, inscribed. Size is 4 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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), 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.

Uzbek-Russian ballet dancer (b.1963). Set of 7 color photographs mounted on their corresponding mat signed by him, show in different performances; most of them ink-stamped on verso by photographer Petra Bober, Munich. Size is 10.75 x 13.6 inches each, all in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

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.

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.