London: Davis & Orioli. 1920. A large portfolio of 21 looseleaf drawings of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes by the English painter Laura Knight. The drawings primarily depict Tamara Karsavina and Léonide Massine in Massine's "Le Tricorne." From an edition of 350 copies, of which this is no. 1, and is signed below the number by the artist. Soiling and water damage to the portfolio, the preliminary text and limitation page quite foxed, but with the drawings generally in very good condition, with modest toning around the edges and a few small edge creases. 33.5 x 42 cm.
183.
[Dance]
[Ballets Russes]. Original 1916 Tour Prospectus Program
Rare original prospectus program from the 1916 - 1917 US tour of Serge de Diaghileff's Ballet Russe. The present program includes photographs of some of the principle dancers, including Waslav Nijinsky, as well as a magnificent two-page lithograph of Leon Bakst's set for "L'Apres-Midi d'un Faune." 28 pp. 6.3 x 9.5 inches. Read More...
A striking pair of press photographs printed side-by-side, depicting the modern dancer (and later, economic analyst) John Bovingdon performing his "Morning Prayer" dance ritual at a service of the "Church of Rhythmic Activity" at Carnegie Hall in 1923. Original press caption on the verso reads: "... A dozen women made up Bovingdon's first congregation and his 'clerical' costume consisted of knickers, gold hose, tan shoes, and a white silk shirt. He is seen here illustrating his rhythmic 'morning prayer' which puts him in tune with the infinite and leads to peace of earth, harmony, good will, high ideals and true [religious] feeling." Dated October 30, 1923. Heavy editorial shading painted on, dings, creases and bends throughout. Tears out of corners with waviness to the paper. 8.5 x 6.75 inches. Read More...
Signed photograph of the Andalusian dancer, known for her affair with the Hungarian Baron Raoul Kuffner and as the subject of a popular painting by Art Deco artist Tamara de Lempicka. Halftone photograph, mounted on a postcard, signed and dated 1936. Dated on the verso: April 2, 1936. In fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 cm).
Striking signed hand-colored postcard photograph of the modern dance and theatrical lighting pioneer, shown in an elaborate costume decorated with butterflies. She has boldly signed and dated London, 1903. 9 x 13.5 cm. Small crease lower right corner, else fine. Scarce. Read More...
Autograph letter from Henriette, Duchess of Vendôme and Princess of Belgium, declaring her support for a project of the modern dance and lighting pioneer Loie Fuller. February 4, 1919. "I subscribe with pleasure the first name in this historical book created and compiled by Loïe Fuller for my peoples and I accept the sacred charge of being her intermedary [sic]." 1 p. of a bifolium with the Duchess' Cannes letterhead. Two small tape remnants and one corner crease; otherwise in very good condition. 6 x 8 inches (15 x 20 cm). Read More...
Paris: Aux Editions du Monde Nouveau. 1923. Anecdotal history of the celebrated ballet company in French, with two drawings by Picasso. From the edition of 500, unnumbered. Illustrations by Picasso to the cover (in color) and p.6 (halftone.) Paperback, 96 pp. Wear to the wrappers with a few small tears; pages mostly uncut; light toning and edge wear; overall very good. 14 x 19 cm. Read More...
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Two signed photographs from the Portuguese dancer and choreographer Francis Graça and his colleague, German dancer Ruth Walden. They are shown performing a character dance on stage and have each signed one photograph. Dated on the verso: March 25, 1934. Light overall toning; overall in fine condition. Each 5.5 x 3.5 inches (14 x 9 cm).
From the collection of Monique Paravicini Simon (1916-2003), who was active in the world of dance and involved in the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. 1966. First. Signed book from the pioneering American modern dancer and choreographer. Graham has boldly signed and inscribed on the title page to Paul McMahon. The volume includes many black & white photographs throughout. 182 pp. In very fine condition with fine dust jacket. 8.5 x 11 inches (22.5 x 28.5 cm). Read More...
Signed postcard photograph of the legendary ballerina, Nijinsky's dance partner at the Ballets Russes. She has boldly signed and inscribed across the foot of the image where she is shown seated in profile to the right, elegantly dressed in a dark dress and hat, as photographed by Dorothy Wilding of Regent Street, London. 9 x 14 cm. Fine.
Graphically interesting original postcard, ca. 1930, depicting "Les Max Monclair / Danseurs Excentriques," two male dancers in bowler hats and spectacles. Designed by Harford. Light wear and discoloration to the edges; overall in fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9.1 x 13.7 cm).
London: C. W. Beaumont. 1928. Serge Lifar, sixteen drawings in black and white by Eileen Mayo, with a foreword by Boris Kochno [...] and an appreciation by Cyril W. Beaumont. A large ribbon-bound portfolio of drawings of the important Ballets Russes dancer, later ballet master of the Paris Opera, by the English-born artist and designer Eileen Mayo. This copy inscribed by Lifar on the inside front cover in Russian "To the admirer of 'Boutique Fantasque' in good memory from Serge Lifar / London 1929 / Theatre Covent Garden." 500 copies issued, of which this is no. 21. 28 x 33.5 cm; 11 x 13 inches. Read More...
Original stipple portrait of the renowned dramatic dancer, considered one of the finest performers of Europe in the nineteenth century and known for her roles as Desdemona and The Vestal. Engraved by Luigi Rados, with a caption in Italian. Overall foxing; otherwise in very good condition. 4 x 6 inches (10.6 x 14.8 cm).
Provenance: From the collection of the music publisher Giulio Ricordi.
Signed halftone photograph of the Chilean-born ballerina and the Danish dancer and choreographer, taken from a concert program of the American Ballet Theatre. Each has signed boldly in blue pen and the signatures have been dated in the collector's hand: December 12, 1956 and January 4, 1957. Small tear at the right edge and some mounting remnants on the verso; overall in fine condition. 8 x 10.5 inches (22.5 x 26.8 cm). Read More...
Pittsfield, Massachusetts: Eagle Printing and Binding Co.. 1950. New Illustrated Edition. Signed book from the influential modern dancer and choreographer, founder with his wife Ruth St. Denis of the Denishawn dance company and of the Jacob's Pillow dance festival. He has signed and inscribed on the front free endpaper to Paul McMahon and dated Jacob's Pillow, July 1, 1961; the book has also been inscribed to McMahon on the page of the preface by Jacob's Pillow photographer John Lindquist. The volume contains lectures delivered by Shawn at the George Peabody College for Teachers in 1938, first published in 1940 and republished with illustrations in 1950. 148 pp. Softcover; light toning and a few scratches to the wrappers; overall in fine condition. 8.25 x 11 inches (21 x 28 cm). Read More...
London: C. W. Beaumont. 1921. The Art of Lubov Tchernicheva, including a portrait by Glyn Philpot and eight full page hand-coloured plates, two decorations and cover design by Vera Petrovna, together with an appreciation by Cyril W. Beaumont. A scarce collection of vibrant images of the great beauty and Ballets Russes star, this copy inscribed by Tchernicheva on the ffe: "Chere Mademoiselle, gardez cette 'Tchernicheva' en mon absence." Wrapper edges worn with small tears, small pin-hole to the bottom right corner throughout (not affecting text or illustrations); internally very good. 28 x 33 cm. Scarce. ABPC records only one copy to appear at auction in the last thirty years. Read More...
Typed postcard signed from the well-known creator of the Playboy brand to actress and comedian Lucille Ball. Postmarked March 27, 1978. Hefner asks: "Are you teaching a class at Sherwood Oaks This fall? I would like to enroll." He signs: "HH." Ball had taught a six-week course on comedy acting at the Sherwood Oaks Experimental College, a professional film school in Los Angeles, in 1977. A remarkable item connecting two media legends.
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199.
[Film & Theatre]
Brynner, Yul. (1920–1985). Signed Photograph with Program from "The King and I"
Signed photograph of the Russian-American actor in his iconic role as King Mongkut of Siam, with a program from The King and I. Together with copies of two letters from the collector and a "very devoted fan," Barbara Wright, to the star, regarding the acquisition of the signed photo. Brynner has signed boldly in black marker at the upper left. Both photograph and and program are in pristine condition. Photograph 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm); program 16 pp., 9 x 12 inches (22.7 x 30.2 cm).
Original souvenir program from the 1956 musical, signed by many of the cast including performers Edie Adams, Peter Palmer, Stubby Kaye, Charlotte Rae, Tina Louise, Bern Hoffman, Julie Newmar, Dee Dee Wood, and Marc Breaux, musical director Lehman Engel, director and choreographer Michael Kidd, and the creator of Lil' Abner, Al Capp. Many of the signatures are inscribed to Paul McMahon. 16 pp. Central pages detached from staples; light wear to edges and back cover; but crisp signatures and overall in very good condition. 9 x 12 inches (22.5 x 30 cm). Read More...
An early original photograph of four important cinematographers together on the set of The Iron Horse (1924) with actor Will Walling. Shown are Burnett Guffey, Irving Rosenberg, Sol Halperin, Ben Bodner, and Walling, posing with their cameras and equipment. Some corner creases; overall in very good condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.5 cm). Read More...