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Lot #1039
Mikhail Mordkin

He brought ballet to America

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He brought ballet to America

Ballet master (1880–1944) who graduated from the Bolshoi Ballet School and helped build the foundation for ballet in America. Vintage program for “Mikhail Mordkin and his Russian Ballet,” 9 x 12, from his 1928 tour, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the first inside page, bearing a full length image of Mordkin from ‘Hebraic Melodies,’ “To Mme M. W. Garis, with my kindest regards, Mikhail Mordkin 1928.” In very good to fine condition, with a couple brushes to signature and inscription, some light toning and soiling to edge of signed page, and scattered creases and edge wear to covers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: June Monthly
  • Dates: #388 - Ended June 20, 2012





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