Le Clercq, Tanaquil. (1929–2000) Signed Photograph in Balanchine's "Metamorphoses"Rare signed photograph of the French American dancer whose career was cut short by paralysis, performing en pointe in an exotic Karinska costume in the now lost 1952 Balanchine ballet Metamorphoses. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. Handstamp of New York City Ballet to verso. 10 x 8 inches (25. 3 x 20. 6 cm). Margins slightly worn; in fine good condition overall. When Le Clercq was fifteen years old, famed choreographer George Balanchine [later Le Clercq's