A striking signed photograph of the German dancer and choreographer, a very important figure in the history of German modern dance. Postcard photograph of Kreutzberg in the role of the Master of Ceremonies in Gozzi's "Turandot." Measures 9 x 14 cm and is in perfect condition. Sold together with a vintage dance program and a 1st Ed. copy of Emil Pirchan's "Harald Kreutzberg. Sein Leben und seine Tänze," (Frick, Wien, 1941; 8vo bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering), which includes 160 illustrations, 30 of them drawings by Harald Kreutzberg.
1937 Agnus McBean photograph of the great dancer/choreographer as seen in "English Suite," boldly signed in black ink later in life and in fine condition. A later printing of the image, 8 x 10 inches.
Bold ink autograph "W. Nijinsky" with an inscription thanking the public of Budapest ("Remerciements au public de Budapest"), nicely matted to 8 x 10 inches with a recently printed postcard of him dancing in Fokine's "Le Spectre de la rose." 14 x 9 cm. The sheet a little soiled around the edges, overall fine. Authentic signatures of Nijinsky are very rare.
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An original vintage sepia postcard photograph of the celebrated dancer in "Spectre de la Rose" with Maria Piltz. Photographed by Rudolph Balogh, December 1912. One corner chip and some wear to the edges, slight silvering, overall in very good condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.6 x 13.8 cm). Read More...
Original signed photograph of the great dancer and choreographer together with Argentinian ballerina Liliana Belfiore in Fokine's "Le Spectre de la Rose" in 1979. Both dancers have signed across the image. Photographed by Anthony Crickmay. Low contrast on Nureyev's signature and one small corner crease, but overall in fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.2 cm).
Original color photograph of the two important twentieth-century dancers and choreographers, signed by both across the image. Photographed by Jack Vartoogian and dated 1979. In very fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm). Read More...
Charming original 1960's press photograph of the great dancer and choreographer enjoying some off-the-clock dancing with actress and dancer Monique van Vooren "at Arthur, Manhattan's most talked about nightclub." Photographed by Henry Grossman, with original photographer's credit and press caption on the verso. Cropping marks and light wear; overall in very good condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.2 x 25.4 cm).
An unusual original doubleweight photograph of the great ballerina and great comedian, smiling with their hands on their hips, with the caption "Anna Pavlowa and Charlie Chaplin / Two Pair of Priceless Feet." From the collection of ballerina Joan Van Wart (1900-1987) who toured with Anna Pavlova and her company, collected Pavlovaiana assiduously, and who loaned her collection to the Victoria & Albert Museum for their 1956 Pavlova Commemorative Exhibition. Creases to the corners and a thumbtack hole; notes, cropping marks, and Van Wart's signature on the verso; overall a charming image in very good condition. 8 x 10.25 inches (20.3 x 26.4 cm).
Striking 8 x 10 inch photograph, signed later in life in bold black ink by the English dancer/choreographer. Tudor is shown reviewing a document, seated and wearing a suit, with the reflection of two ballerinas seen in the mirror behind him. In fine condition.
An important collection of early sketchbooks and original drawings from the influential Hungarian-born French photographer, sculptor, writer, and filmmaker. The three sketchbooks, one dated 1915, and one with drawings dated 1916, contain a total of 104 pages of pencil, ink, charcoal and watercolor drawings including portraits, animal and figure studies, architectural drawings and geometrical shapes. Some works are captioned in Hungarian. An interesting and important record of the artist's very early work, accomplished as a young man during World War I in Transylvania. Read More...
An amusing original drawing and autograph note from the artist and designer, illustrator of many classic children's books and the son of composer and pianist Ferruccio Busoni. Dated Mt. Vernon, December 3, 1939, the drawing shows two kneeling figures before a queen on her throne, while a turbaned man holds a decorative sign with the date. Busoni has written: "Dearest Winifred, two humble slaves send their tribute and hope you deign to accept it," and signed for himself, his wife Hannah Apfel Busoni, and their son Mario. Folding creases and tape remnants; otherwise in very good condition. 6.75 x 10 inches (17 x 25.4 cm).
[Noyers-sur-Serein]: [Musée de Noyers]. 1992. Square softcover volume (21 cm), reproducing photographs and drawings by the celebrated photographer, a catalogue from the Musée de Noyers, Yonne exhibition 11 July - 30 August, 1992. Boldly signed and inscribed by the photographer on the title page, indicating his pleasure at the exhibit of his scribbles: "Ce grand coup...de Jean sur mes griboullis. / A Krishna / avec toute ma affection / Henri." Signed additionally by the author of the preface, the important art historian Jean Leymarie. 99 pp. Edges of covers slightly nicked and soiled, else fine. Read More...
Tours: Mame & Cie. 1846. Quatrième édition. French translation of Irving's early work of historical fiction, A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (1828), owned by Paul Cézanne and with his signature on the front end paper. Translated by Henri Lebrun. 12mo. 288 pp. Five engraved plates. Ornate gold and blue decorative binding, enclosed in a newer archival box in blue cloth with leather labels on the spine. Original binding rubbed, damage to the boards, and two large stains to the binding and lower edge of the block; one loose page; foxing throughout; otherwise structurally sound and in good condition. Read More...
Signed portrait of the French designer who earned a place as one of most influential figures in 20th century fashion. Time magazine cover from March 4, 1957, depicting Dior with an enormous pair of scissors, 8.25 x 11, signed in the lower right in fountain pen. In very good condition, with heavy intersecting folds and creases, address label remnants to the lower left, and light contrast to portions of the signature.
Ink and watercolor on paper, inscribed lower right and signed with initials lower left. 14 by 9 1/4 inches. From the Collection of Ringo Starr (yes, that one!). Read More...
Pair of original works by Hockney, each archivally framed under UV plexi in contemporary wood frames measuring each 18.5 x 12.5 inches. Both works originally from the collection of John Simon, friend and former chef of the artist, and sold together with a letter of provenance from the collector who acquired them from Simon, also sold together with a copy a 2014 Christie's evaluation of the works. Read More...
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Paris: Édition du Feu. 1909. The second novel by the French writer and Spanish-French translator, signed and inscribed on the half-title: "A Hélène et Henri Vallée avec ma vieille amitié." Softcover in yellow printed wrappers. 199 pp. Slightly wrinkled and worn front cover, rear cover lacking. Internally in fine condition.
Original signed postcard photograph of the Italian dramatist, novelist, poet and short story writer, winner of the 1934 Nobel Prize in Literature for "his almost magical power to turn psychological analysis into good theatre." He has signed boldly across his image. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.8 x 13.6 cm). Read More...
Striking original large-format jacket and dress design in the hand of the French fashion designer regarded as one of the greatest names in fashion history. Acccomplished in pencil and color inks and signed "Yves Saint Laurent" lower left in bold black ink. Approx 19 x 23 inches, archivally framed to slightly larger. A very rare authentic example, seldom encountered on the market and with extraordinary provenance. Read More...
Paris: Éditions de la Montagne. 1929. French edition of excerpts from Stein's The Making of Americans, translated and with a preface by Georges Hugnet and signed and inscribed on the half-title by Hugnet to the Romanian and French avant-garde poet Tristan Tzara. 8to. Softcover. 122 pp. From an edition of 302 copies, this copy not numbered. A fine uncut copy, inscribed to Tristan Tzara by Hugnet (translated from the French): "To my dear Tristan Tzara on behalf of Gertrude, this little book excerpted from a very big one, with all my best, Georges Hugnet, St Malo, June 1929." Also included are three copies of an order form for the book. Light toning to the covers, some slight dents to the edges and very small losses to the spine. Read More...