California State driver's license issued to and signed by the great conductor. Signed twice on the recto, accompanied by an ink print of his right thumb, and dated July 31, 1939, valid until 1943. The document measures 4 x 5 inches [10 x 13 centimeters]. In very fine condition. Read More...
Striking Studio Delar of New York photograph of the great African American contralto who has inscribed in blue fountain pen "Sincerely Yours/ Marian Anderson." Lamentably, this gorgeous example has been *laminated* with the photo corners under the laminate, but is really quite striking nevertheless. 5 x 7 inches (12.7 x 17.8 cm.). Priced accordingly! Read More...
Collection of four original candid photographs of the great contralto, taken by Irv Steinberg with photographer's stamp to verso. Two photographs hand-inscribed to verso "Marian Anderson / Jan. '63 - 'Firestone' - at Waldorf," third photograph "Crystal Ball Apr. 63 / Marian Anderson." In fine condition. 4.625 x 3.25 inches (11.8 x 8.4 cm.). Read More...
Signed photograph of the popular basso remembered for his stage presence and stentorian voice in roles such as Sarastro and Ramfis. Hines has signed at the left in green ink, adding "1 Timothy 2: 5, 6." Stamped on the verso: S. Hurok presents Jerome Hines." Very fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.5 cm).
[Paris]: Imp. d'Aubert & Cie.. [ca. 1845]. Hand-colored lithograph, ca. 1845, by the French illustrator, signed within the matrix by the artist, from the series L'opéra au XIXème Siècle. Two opera patrons are shown in conversation with a costumed singer, spear resting on his shoulder casually as they stand with various set components arrayed around them. The exchange between them is printed below: Read More...
Group of three signed programs from Helen Traubel, Jan Peerce, and Ezio Pinza, who all appeared in recitals presented by the Civic Music Association ca. 1940's. The programs are also signed by accompanists Frederick Kitzinger and Gibner King. Each 4 pp. Toning and foxing; overall very good. 5.5 x 8 inches (14 x 20.3 cm).
Original early photographs of the superstar Italian tenor in costume for various productions, including a Giovanni Consoli portrait of Pavarotti as Lord Arturo Talbo in Bellini's I puritani, Rodolfo for a production of Puccini's La bohème, three as the Duke of Mantua in Verdi's Rigoletto. Photographs for La bohème and Rigoletto (2) are marked "Teatro alla Scala," with copyright stamp to verso by E. Piccagliani, third Rigoletto by Lilla foto. Light wear in corners and mild warping, else fine. All 5 x 7 inches (12.7 x 17.8 cm.).
Original period Piccagliani of La Scala photograph of the superstar Italian tenor in costume as Nemorino in a production of Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore. Copyright stamp to verso by E. Piccagliani. Light edge wear and warping, else fine. 4.125 x 5.75 inches (10.5 x 14.6 cm.)
Pair of original period Piccagliani of La Scala photographs of the superstar Italian tenor in costume as Rodolfo for a production of Puccini's La bohème. Copyright stamp to verso by E. Piccagliani. Small creases in corners, light warping, else fine. 4.125 x 5.75 inches (10.5 x 14.6 cm.)
Trio of original period Piccagliani of La Scala photographs of the superstar Italian tenor, two in costume as Rodolfo for a production of Puccini's La bohème and the third as Nemorino in Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore. Copyright stamp to verso by E. Piccagliani. Small creases in corners, light warping, else fine. 4.125 x 5.75 inches (10.5 x 14.6 cm.)
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[Opera]
Pavarotti, Luciano. (1935–2007). Original Photographs in "Rigoletto," "La bohème," "L'elisir d'amore" at La Scala.
Trio of original period Piccagliani of La Scala photographs of the superstar Italian tenor, in costume as the Duke of Mantua in Verdi's Rigoletto, Rodolfo for a production of Puccini's La bohème, and Nemorino in Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore. Copyright stamp to verso by E. Piccagliani. Small creases in corners, light warping, else fine. One 5 x 7 inches (12.7 x 17.8 cm.), two 4.125 x 5.75 inches (10.5 x 14.6 cm.).
Enormous signed photograph of the Brazilian opera star, one of the best-loved stars of the Met. Sayao is shown as Adina in Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore. Minor dings to corners and surface scrape to the the upper right corner, otherwise fine.
Mounted on poster board and measuring and astonishing 24" x 36" - almost surely the largest signed photograph of her you'll ever see! Extra shipping fees will apply.
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[Dance]
[Ballets Russes]. Souvenir Serge De Diaghileff's BALLET RUSSE - Original 1916 Tour Program
Original 1916 souvenir program from the first American tour of the Ballet Russe, featuring a cover illustration of Nijinsky in Scheherezade by Robert Montenegro and many full-color costume designs and other illustrations by Leon Bakst and others. The contents also include a photographs of Nijinsky in Spectre de la Rose, Bakst's Nijinsky as Faun, Adolf Bolm, Flore Revalles, and groups of dancers in Scheherezade, Prince Igor, and L'Après-Midi d'un Faune; ballet descriptions, an itinerary, and advertisements. Pages are of thick ivory uncoated paper, cover is thick mottled grey paper, with embossed gold art and letters. This is the more desirable variant of this program in that it features the superb illustration of Nijinsky in Scheherezade by Robert Montenegro on the cover; the tour program is more commonly found with a different cover illustration. Wrappers unfortunately mostly detached, with some losses to the cover; internal block intact with decorative cord binding; overall in good condition. 36 pp. 9.25 x 12.25 inches (23.2 x 31.2 cm).
Signed program for the 1952–53 season of Mia Slavenska and Frederic Franklin's dance company, Ballet Variante. Includes full page photographs of all principal dancers, with signatures to their respective images from Salvenska, Franklin, Alexandra Danilova, and Nicolas Orloff. 20 pp., 8.5 x 11 inches (21.6 x 28 cm.), light wear along spine and spotting on front and rear cover, else fine.
A striking original photograph, signed by the great Russian dancer "To dear Frances / with my admiration and love / Choura." In very fine condition. Stamped by the photographer George Platt Lynes on the verso and also with a slightly larger protective sleeve also with his printed name. 9 1/2" x 7 3/4". Read More...
Original photograph postcard showing the Russian dancer and choreographer in costume as Faun in the Debussy-Nijinsky ballet Afternoon of a Faun. Photographed by Strelecki of New York. One crease and damage to the lower right corner; overall in very good condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.7 x 13.8 cm). Read More...
Original photograph of the great dancer signed across the image "Many best wishes / Rudolf Nureyev" and by the photographer "Reilly" on the verso. Low contrast signature, else fine. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
Original ca. 1910 photograph of The Musical Blacksmiths, a regular feature of the American and English Vaudeville circuit, performing their "Sensational Transformation Spectacle." Inscribed in black fountain pen ink "Staley + Birbeck/ Musical Blacksmiths Transformation Act." Small tear along upper left edge, notch to lower right edge, crease to lower left corner, light scattered surface creases, else fine. 8 x 6.5 inches (20.3 x 16.5 cm.)
Signed publicity still from the 1948 RKO Radio picture I Remember Mama, boldly signed by both stars in blue ink. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.). Light edge wear, a few minor scratches, else fine.