SOMES, MICHAEL SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH, B/W, 3.5 X 5.5, IN BRITISH ROYAL BALLET COSTUME

Michael Somes  signed photograph, “Michael Somes,” B/W, 3.5 x 5.5, in ballet costume.  English ballet dancer Michael Somes (1917-1994) was principal danseur of the Royal Ballet (1951-1962), the frequent dance partner of Margot Fonteyn, and originator of 24 original roles choreographed for the company. A Commander of the British Empire (1959), Somes appeared in TV versions of Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet, and on the Ed Sullivan show. There is a light crease/minor surface scratch at left center but otherwise it is in fine condition. $125  #10529