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[Film & Theatre]
[Henie, Sonja. (1912-1969)]. "Sonja Henie with Her Hollywood Ice Revue" - Souvenir Program
Souvenir program from the Norwegian figure skater's 1943-1944 Hollywood Ice Revue tour, which includes photographs of Henie in her "daily life," her trophy collection, and numerous stills from the 1943 musical Wintertime, in which she starred alongside Cesar Romero. 16 pp. Red velvet cover with gold embossed design. In fine condition. 9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm.). Read More...
Signed photograph of the American dancer and choreographer in his dressing room. Joffrey has inscribed "To Paul / with my Best Wishes / Robert Joffrey / 1979" in black ink. Joffrey Ballet stamp to verso. In very fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.). Uncommon. Read More...
Book of paper dolls modeled on the American film and television actress, who has signed to inside cover in purple felt-tip. The paper doll outfits throughout draw inspiration from not only Fleming's personal wardrobe, but films in which she starred, including Gunfight at the OK Corral, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and Serpent of the Nile. In very fine condition. 8.5 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm.). Read More...
Ta Bouche from Les Vieilles Histoires. Signed on the stone with the artist’s monogram device lower left. First edition of the sheet music edition published in 1893. Lithograph in black on China paper with stencil coloring, published by G. Ondet, Paris, printed by Joly, Paris. Delteil 21; Adhémar 25; Adriani 30. Read More...
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[Dance]
Astaire, Fred. (1899–1987). Original Photograph dancing en route to French premiere of "Funny Face"
Original 1956 photograph of the great dancer, as he dances on the tarmac in front of a TWA airplane in Paris, where he was arriving to attend the French premiere of "Funny Face." French news clipping and collection stamps on verso, fine. 5 x 7 inches (12.8 x 18 cm).
Vintage photograph of the great dancer printed on matte photo paper stock, apparently a photograph of a laid down trimmed program photograph. Probably printed ca. 1940s but undated. Corners perished, edges chipped and torn, image itself in good shape. 8 x 10 inches (21 x 27 cm). Read More...
Card with lettering, "Season's Greetings / Clifton Webb," printed in red in facsimile of the American actor/dancer/singer's handwriting, with autograph additions in red ink, "Luigress [sic] – How are you Best to your and your sisters." "Luigress" refers to Italian-American painter Luigi Lucioni (1900–1988). Bifolium; inside blank. Oblong format, 4 x 5 inches (10 x 12.5 cm). In fine condition. Read More...
Elusive signed Auguste Bert of Paris postcard photograph of the celebrated Russian ballerina and actress in her most celebrated role, as Saint Sebastien in "The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastien" at the Chatelet Theatre, Paris (1911). Signed in purple ink with her name alone and dated 1919. 9 x 13.8 cm, from the collection of Auguste Dubeux (1894-1979), his notation on the verso, and in very fine condition. Signed photographs of Rubinstein are very rare. This is only the second we have ever offered and a particularly fine example. Read More...
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[Holiday Greetings]
Astaire, Fred. (1899–1987). Signed Photograph with "Sincere good smiles for the Holiday Season"
Signed Ernest Bachrach photograph, inscribed and signed to the popular Argentine Mundo Argentino magazine, "To King[?] of Mundo Argentino / Sincere good smiles for the Holiday Season / Fred Astaire." Part of the signature and inscription have been traced over in white, so that the inscription contrast could be shown when reproduced in the magazine (a tiny portion of the publication is affixed to the verso). Scattered marks and creases, margins trimmed, else fine. 7.5 x 9.5 inches (19.5 x 24 cm).
Doubleweight sepia photograph of the legendary ballerina in her signature "Dragonfly" ballet, the photograph issued by the Advance Theatrical Shoe Co., signed and inscribed within the image (printed). A few small stains, else fine. 8 x 10 inch (20 x 25 cm). Read More...