Ballet & Dance Autographs

Russian Prima Ballerina and actress (b.1924), one of the most famous in her time, now retired. Signed single pointe shoe, used in performance, provided with a printed card offering her compliments.  Size is 8.5 x 3 inches approximately.

Russian prima ballerina (1923-2021). Program for her performance with the Sadler's Wells Ballet at the Metropolitan Opera, New York, on September 26, 1953, signed by her on the cover. Size is 6.5 x 9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

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.

Bulgarian-born American ballerina (1948-2009). Full page from the New York Times magazine from September 30th, 1977, with an article about Evdokimova's career, signed by her.  Size is 14.5 x 22.5 inches (relevant part scanned only), full page, folds, in very good condition.

Bulgarian-American ballerina (1948-2009), active between 1966-2005. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by her, shown in "La Sylphide". Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian-American ballerina (1948-2009), active between 1966-2005. Beautiful color promo photograph signed and inscribed by her, dated in New York, 1984. Size is 5.8 x 8.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian-American ballerina (1948-2009), active between 1966-2005. Program for a performance of the celebrated dancer at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, on December 6, 7 & 9, 1990, signed by her and dancer Paul Chalmer. Size is 6.75 x 9.4 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

American ballerina (b.1945) and founder of the Suzanne Farrell Ballet at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.  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.

American ballerina (b.1945), former star of the New York City Ballet and founder of the Suzanne Farrell Ballet at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, United States. Signed pointe shoe, approx. 8.5 x 3 inches wide in the widest area, sole stamped by manufacturer Freed of London. Used in performance, in very good condition.

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

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). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment in Spanish; ink-stamped on verso by photographer A. Castro (Buenos Aires). Size is 4.9 x 6.8 inches, in excellent 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.

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 tour at The Metropolitan Opera, New York, on September 8, 1957, signed by both dancers on the front cover. Size is 6.5 x 9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

British ballet dancer (1919-1991), considered by many one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. Original signed photographs of the ballerina in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

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.

Italian ballet dancer (1936-2021), prima ballerina at Teatro La Scala, active between 1954-1988. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Fred Bornet, shown in a rehearsal. Size is 7.5 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian ballet dancer (1936-2021), prima ballerina at Teatro La Scala, active between 1954-1988. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her and inscribed to the Ukrainian ballet teacher Valentina Peresyalavec, dated 1976. Size is 6.8 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian ballet dancer (1936-2021), prima ballerina at Teatro La Scala, active between 1954-1988. Fine color photograph signed by her, shown during the curtain call after a performance of "La Sylphide". Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian ballet dancer (1936-2021), prima ballerina at Teatro La Scala, active between 1954-1988. Gorgeous poster signed by her. Size is 27.5 x 19.25 inches, minor creases, in very good 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. 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.

Superstar danish dancer (1878-1970), choreographer, and teacher who was founder-president of the Royal Academy of Dancing. Genee had a fabulous international career and gave her name to an annual competition, still active. Beautiful signed photo postcard, dated by her in 1908. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent 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.

Superstar Danish-British dancer (1878-1970), choreographer, and teacher who was founder-president of the Royal Academy of Dancing. Genee had a fabulous international career and gave her name to an annual competition, still active. Large signed photograph, shown in performance, dated by her in 1912. Stamped on verso by Dover Street Studio photographers, London. Size is 9.25 x 11.5 inches, several creases and small tears on the far edges not affecting image and signature, otherwise in good condition. Beautiful vintage item!