Ballet & Dance Autographs

American ballet dancer (b.1943), teacher and artistic director. He debuted in 1959 and reached the category of soloist at the American Ballet Theatre in 1965 and promoted to principal dancer in 1972. Signed photo shown in performance. Size is 8 x 10 inches, minor rust on verso otherwise in very good condition.

American dancer (1919-2018) and actress. Black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown young. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, purple ink stain over the top, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

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

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-born Israeli ballet duo (b.1938 and b.1950).  Nice black-and-white photograph signed by both artists. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 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.

Russian ballet dancer (b.1950). Single pointe shoe signed by her (not used in performance) and dated 1980. Size is 9 x 3 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.

British ballet dancer (b.1937) and teacher, now retired; and prima ballerina with the Royal Ballet in the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performing pose. Size is 5.4 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.  

Russian-born dancer who performed ballet and modern dance, a featured dancer at the Cologne Opera in the late 1920s and a student of Michel Fokine. Nice black-and-white promo photograph signed by her, shown in dancing pose. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 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.

Russian ballet dancer (b.1956). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in performance in Don Quixote. Size is 7 x 9.3 inches, in excellent 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.

French dancer (1924-2011), choreographer, and company director. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed with a short sentiment, shown young in performing costumes; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Lido (Paris). Size is 6.75 x 6.25 inches, big vertical crease across, otherwise in very good 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.

Russian dancer and vaudeville active in the 1910s. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in role. Size is 6.4 x 8.9 inches, some creases, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent 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.

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.