Unusual original photograph of a sculpture of the great dancer and choreographer - one of the major inovators of the medium - signed by Duncan in black fountain pen ink. Duncan was a great influence on numerous artists in many mediums and was the subject of many important sculptures. The Musée Bourdelle in Paris has recently mounted an exposition titled "Isadora Duncan: Une Sculpteur Vivante" which included images of the present 1904 sculpture by Walter Schott. Original postcard photograph, 9 x 15 cm, somewhat silvered, mounting traces on verso, small surface tear, and with the start of the signature and inscription a bit smudged but otherwise good.
Interesting and unusual original photograph, possibly of the Duncan dancers, shown in front of imposing large columns and performing in a group pose reminiscent of the sort of Greek vase illustrations which inspired Duncan's revolutionary choreography. Dated 1923 on the verso. Light creases, corners nicked, paper reinforcements and labels to verso, else fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Read More...
Original photograph of four of the Duncan Dancers, showing the important influence of classical Greek sculpture and works of antiquity that pervaded much of Duncan's oeuvre. Mounted to rigid backing, mounting remnants and later picture service stamps to verso, a few stray marks, else fine. 4 x 5.5 inches (10.1 x 13.9 cm.). Read More...
Portland, Maine: Thomas B. Mosher. 1899. WINE, WOMEN, AND SONG. Medieval Latin Students Songs Now First Translated into English Verse with an Essay by John Addington Symonds. The copy of the pioneering modern dancer and choreographer, signed by her to the front free endpage "Isadora Duncan." One of 725 copies of Van Gelder handmade paper. Small 8vo. 190 pp. Half leather with marbled boards and marbled endpapers, decorative title and design to spine. Endpages browned and slightly stained, otherwise clean internally throughout, boards and front marbled paper splitting from spine approx. 2 inches from head, otherwise fine. Read More...
A superb original photograph of the great dancer and choreographer by the important photographer Arnold Genthe. Silver print with matte surface, 6 x 9.5 inches. In very good condition, with small creases to edges, a small tear to lower edge, silver oxidation toward the edges and a few areas of possible retouching, including a patch of light pigment between the dancer's arms. Provenance: From the collection of Dale Edward Fern (1924-1996), known for his work in dance theatre and a close friend of Carlotta O'Neill. Read More...
New York & London: Mitchell Kennerley. 1929. First. 4to. Hardcover, black cloth with gilt lettering and vignette. 14 pages, plus 24 leaves printed recto only, comprising twenty-four full-page plates by Genthe, photographic studies made during Isadora Duncans 1915-1918 visit to America at the height of her career. Inscribed by the photographer on the front free endpage "For the Coffee House Club / with greetings from / Arnold Genthe / New York 1929." Corners bumped, scattered toning, some restoration evident to spine, overall in very good condition. Read More...
Paris: Éditions Raymond Duncan. 1929. First. Octavo. Softcover. 48 pp. Written by Isadora Duncan's brother Raymond. Significant wear to spine and cover, mostly separated, else in good condition. Together with a leaf of notes in an unknown hand regarding the visual arts. Read More...
Three signed pencil drawings by the American Modernist painter, depicting a dancing figure, likely Isadora Duncan, who was his favorite subject. Each drawing signed at the foot by Walkowitz. Toned edges, a few short creases and tears. Each 10.5 x 7.75 inches (27 x 17.5 cm). Read More...
Original program page showing the cast of the first New York run of the influential musical play The Geisha, including a young Isadora Duncan as a chorus girl. Dated September 12, 1896 (shortly after the opening on September 9.) Trimmed close to the edges of the list of cast members. Wrinkling, creases, and some light toning; overall in very good condition. 4.25 x 6.75 inches (11 x 17 cm). Read More...