Original doubleweight William Claxton photograph of the iconic singer and actress on stage during a performance at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, 1955. Dietrich is shown wearing one of several "nude" gowns custom designed for her by designer Jean Louis. Typical photographer's stamp to verso, together with a stamp denoting that this particular print was Claxton's "Private Copy." In very fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.). Read More...
Oversize deluxe souvenir program from an early touring production of the classic musical Oklahoma!, signed beside their respective printed portraits by the composer, the choreographer, and company member Edith Gresham (Aunt Eller). 16 pp. Light foxing to cover, overall in fine condition. 9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm.). Read More...
Rare souvenir program from the original Broadway production of the classic musical West Side Story, signed by much of the original cast, including the creators of the principal roles: Carol Lawrence (Maria), Larry Kert (Tony), Chita Rivera (Anita), Art Smith (Doc), Mickey Calin (Riff), Ken LeRoy (Bernardo), Lee Theodore (credited here as "Lee Becker") (Anybodys), Eddie Roll (Action), David Winters (Baby John), and Tony Mordente. (A-Rab). 16 pp. Wear to spine, overall in fine condition. 9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm.). Read More...
Signed photograph of the American dancer movie stars mid-dance in the 1951 musical comedy film Royal Wedding. Powell and Astaire have both signed to the lower portion of the image. In very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Original candid photograph of the legendary dancers, who have boldly signed their names in black ink. In fine condition. 3.5 x 5 inches (8.9 x 12.7 cm.). Read More...
Signed portrait photograph of the iconic actress and singer, who has inscribed "To Gary with Thanks" in black felt tip. In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Paris: Imprimerie Aubert et Cie. [1838]. Early M. Alophe portrait of the famous Italian ballerina of the Romantic ballet era, a central figure in the history of European dance. Lithograph on wove paper, published as part of the Galerie de la Presse series by Imp. Aubert et cie, 1838. Mild rippling to sheet, with small tear to lower margin, else fine. Plate 6.75 x 9 inches (17.1 x 22.9 cm.); sheet 8.15 x 10.75 inches (20.7 x 27.3 cm.). Read More...
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Kelly, Gene. (1912–1996). "Words and Music" - Signed Promotional Photograph
Signed MGM promotional photograph of the American dancer and actor from the 1948 film Words and Music. Kelly has inscribed "To Paul / Gene Kelly" in black ink. Very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
New York: Warner Bros. Publications Inc.. 1971. Sheet music for "Lonely Town" from the 1971 Ron Field production of the 1944 musical by Bernstein/Comden/Green, the first Boradway revival of the musical. Boldly signed in black ink in the upper left cover corner by the American dancer and choreographer. 4 pp. Fine condition. Read More...
New York and London: Eakins Press and Dance Books . [1978]. First Edition thus. Folio (460 x 355 mm.). 33 palladium prints of various sizes (most c. 220 x c. 180 mm.) by Richard Benson after Adolphe de Meyer. Publisher's original cloth-covered binding, printed label on the upper cover. Copy 3 of 250, signed by Benson. Contained in the original cardboard carton, worn. Read More...
Grouping of four signed photographs from the world of dance, including a late photograph of de Mille, two editions of the same halftone photograph of American ballet dancer Jock Soto, and a photograph of Russian prima ballerina Tani Riabouchinskaya. The photograph of de Mille, a later image of the legendary choreographer and dancer, is inscribed "To Paul Pearson / Agnes Georges de Mille / 7.10.1990." 4.25 x 5.25 inches (10.8 x 13.3 cm.). In fine condition. One of the two half-tone photographs of Soto, clipped from an unidentified publication, is signed "Jock Soto / 1990," while the other reads "Best Wishes / Jock Soto." Unevenly trimmed, else in fine condition. Approx. 7.5 x 11 inches (19 x 27.9 cm.). Riabouchinskaya has inscribed her photograph, "To Paul B Pearson / Very sincerely to a / Friend / Taliana Riabouchinskaya / 1983." Unevenly trimmed, else in fine condition. 6.75 x 7.25 inches (17.1 x 18.4 cm.).
Signed doubleweight portrait photograph of the American dancer and choreographer, who has signed his name in black to the lower portion of the image. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Original ca. 1960 Will Rapport photograph of the dancers in performance in Ailey's first masterpiece, signed in black ink by each of the dancers with their names alone. Photographer's stamp to verso. In fine condition. 7 x 5 inches (17.8 x 12.7 cm.). Read More...
Signed doubleweight portrait photograph of the prima ballerina who served in the company of the Royal Ballet for more than 20 years. Light rippling to upper and lower margins, moderate ink adherence, else in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...