Taglioni, Marie - Signed Photo CDV 1878

$1,440 · Offered by Tamino Autographs

Signed

Swedish-born ballet dancer (1804-1884) of the Romantic ballet era partially of Italian descent, a central figure in the history of European dance. Beautiful vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) of the dancer shown at an old age by photographer E. Albert (London), signed on verso by Taglioni as "Gilbert de Voisins nee Taglioni", inscribed with a long sentiment in French, dated 1878. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a modern colored postcard of Taglioni shown young in the dance "La Gitana". Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. Photos signed by Marie Taglioni are exceedingly rare to find!

• Binding: Hardcover

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