Ballet & Dance Autographs

Argentine prima ballerina (1930-1971) who died tragically in a plane crash on October 10, 1971. 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 Annemarie Heinrich. Size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine prima ballerina (1930-1971) who died tragically in a plane crash on October 10, 1971. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown during a curtain call; a photo by Zadi. Size is 3.8 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentine prima ballerina (1930-1971). Program for a performance of the celebrated Argentine dancer at Teatro Coliseo, 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.

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.

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.

British ballet dancer (1919-1991), considered by many one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. Program signed by the star dancer for a performance at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, on March 4, 1955, with the Sadler's Wells Ballet.  Size is 4.8 x 7.4 inches, full program with all pages and covers, 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.

Italian ballet dancer (1936-2021).  Danish dancer (1928-1986). Beautiful color photograph signed by both dancers shown during a curtain call after a performance of the ballet "La Sylphide". Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

English ballet dancer (1921-2007), born as Celia Francs, and co-founder of The National Ballet of Canada (1951) and its artistic director for 24 years. Signed photo postcard shown in performance in Adam's "Giselle". Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent 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.

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.

Spanish dancer (1936-2004) and choreographer. Beautiful color photograph signed by him, shown in performance. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 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.

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.

Russian-American ballet dancer and actor (1949-1995), his 1979 defection caused a diplomatic incident between the US and the former Soviet Union. Godunov was the principal dancer at the ABT, and later became a star in a few Hollywood films. Fantastic larger size photograph mounted on hard cardboard signed by him, shown in performance (probably in "Spartacus" by Aram Kachaturian).  Total size is 16 x 20 inches, photograph is 10.75 x 14 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-American ballet dancer and actor (1949-1995), his 1979 defection caused a diplomatic incident between the US and the former Soviet Union. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.9 x 5.8 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.

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 flamenco dancer (1918-2000), signed photo, shown in performance, dated in 1993. Size is 8 x 10 inches, 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.

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.

British dancer (b.1927), was the first Western guest artist to dance at the Bolshoi Ballet in 1957 and the Peking Ballet and Shanghai Company. Also had a great career as instructor and as Artistic Director of The London Festival Ballet. Halftone photo, shown as Odette in Tchaikovsky's ballet "Swanlake", inscribed and dated in 1977. Size 8.5 x 11 inches.

British dancer (b.1927), was the first Western guest artist to dance at the Bolshoi Ballet in 1957 and the Peking Ballet and Shanghai Company. Also had a great career as instructor and as Artistic Director of The London Festival Ballet. Signed single pointe shoe, inscribed, with a short sentiment, dated by her in March 1959, was used in performance. Approx. 3 x 8.75 inches, in good 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.

British dancer (b.1927) and British international star dancer (1926-2006), who also became a famous actress. Double signed photo, shown in roles. Photo by Barker, size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, very small smudges underneath the photo, otherwise 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.