All Newest Opera Autographs

Italian soprano (1882-1971), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed, dated at La Scala in 1927. Blind stamped on front by photographer M. Castagneri, Milan. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, small crease on top right and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition. 

Belgian baritone (1883-1947) who made his debut in Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, a leading performer at the Royal Opera House, Metropolitan Opera, and Chicago Grand Opera.  Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

Leading Italian baritone (1882-1961), signed photograph, shown in role, dated in Milan in 1932. Photo by M. Camuzzi, La Scala, Milan. Size is 6.5 x 9 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.   

Russian-born British soprano (1888-1970),  signed halftone photograph, mounted on a card, shown as herself, dated in London in 1944. Signed on front by photographer, dated in 1923. Size is 3.75 x 5.25 inches, very attractive item with clear signature, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1891-1951), signed photograph, shown as herself, dated at La Scala, Milan in 1927. Blind stamped on front by photographer Ermini, Milan. Size is 5 x 7 inches, small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition. 

French-American coloratura soprano (1898-1976), and Italian baritone (1898-1978).   Double signed photograph, shown as Lucia and Enrico in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor at the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires. Size is 6.25 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1793-1849), the first Dandini in the world premiere of Rossini's La Cenerentola (1817). Rare lithograph print with his image signed and inscribed by him over the bottom, dated July 6, 1838. Size is 7.8 x 12.5 inches (trimmed from a larger format), some damages, rust stains, slight loss of paper over the lower-right corner, in overall very good condition. Very rare!

Italian tenor (1857-1929). A black-and-white photograph signed by him and mounted on a mat. Total size is 6.25 x 9.5 inches, photo is 2.75 x 4.3 inches, in excellent condition.  

Italian soprano (1879-1923). Fine cabinet photograph by photographer G. Albino (Florence) signed and inscribed by Bruschini with a short sentiment dated in Milan, June 5, 1900. Size is 4.1 x 6.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Star German contralto (1861-1936), who had a successful international career, remarkable in Wagnerian roles, performing several times at the Bayreuth Festival. Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

English tenor (1910-1986), closely associated with composer Benjamin Britten for nearly 40 years. Pears created the role of the fisherman Peter Grimes in the opera of the same name by Britten in 1945. Signed publicity photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1959. Size is 3.5 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Ukrainian baritone (1925-2016), later became director and General Manager of the Ukrainian National Opera Theatre, as well as a member of the national Parliament.  Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1974. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Georgian baritone (1907-1976), a major soloist of the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre. Photographic panorama signed by him, shown in a variety of roles and also as himself. Size is 2.25 x 5.75 inches, mounting tape traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian superstar tenor (1890-1957), one of the greatest tenors of all time, often regarded as "the second Caruso". Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1931. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

French soprano (1907-1973), signed publicity photograph/booklet, shown as herself. Photo by Pathe-Marconi. 4-page brochure, publicizing her recordings on the Pathe-Columbia label. Size of each page is 5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1896-1979), signed photograph, shown as herself, signed and inscribed on front, dated in 1930. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Lithuanian baritone (b. 1937), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 6.25 x 8.5 inches, oval-shaped photo, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Moldovan soprano (1935-2012), signed photograph, shown as herself, dated in 1973. Signature on verso. Size is 6.25 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1916-2000), daughter of the superstar tenor Beniamino Gigli. Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed with sentiment, dated in 1957. Blind stamped on front by photographer A. Montacchini, Parma. Size is 9 x 11.5 inches, small creases on top and bottom right edges, otherwise in very good condition.

Leading Italian baritone (1884-1961), particularly associated with the works of Verdi and other Verismo composers. Large photograph signed by him, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in 1919. Size is 8 x 11.25 inches, very slight paper loss on edges and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1888-1970), signed photograph, shown as himself., inscribed with sentiment, dated in Milan in 1930. Blind stamped on front by photographer Badoni, Milan. Size is 8.5 x 11.25 inches, small stains on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1896-1986), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1936. Blind stamped on front by photographer Montachcchini, Parma. Size is 6.75 x 8.75 inches, very slight silvering and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian soprano (1908-2002), beautiful vintage signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 8.5 x 11.25 inches, several creases on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone and later bass (1887-1969), signed photograph, shown as himself, signed and inscribed on verso, dated  in 1916. Blind  stamped on front by photographer Matteucci, Bari. Size is 7.25 x 11.75 inches, in very good condition.

American tenor (1898-1975) whose actual name was Joseph Bentonelli.  Large signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed with a short sentiment.  Blind stamped on front by photographer T. Santacroce, Milano, and ink-stamped on verso.   Total size is 9.25 x 11.5 inches, actual photo is 6.75 x 8.5 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition.

Belgian baritone (1883-1947) who made his debut in Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, a leading performer at the Royal Opera House, Metropolitan Opera, and Chicago Grand Opera.  Signed photograph, shown as himself inscribed and dated in Buenos Aires in 1925. Photo size is 6.5 x 9 inches, mounted on cardboard, total item size is 9 x 11 inches, some rust and mounting traces on the edges of the photo, otherwise in good condition.   

French soprano (1894-1962), and teacher later in life, her career developed mostly at the Opera Comique and the Opera de Paris. Larger signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed, 6 x 8.5 inch photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 9.5 x 13 inches. some cuts and creases on the sides of the cardboard, not affecting the photo, otherwise in very good condition.

Ukrainian-born bass (1891-1978), signed photograph, shown as himself, printed photographer signature on front. This is a 7 x 8.75 inch photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 9.5 x 11.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian soprano (1894-1948), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed at the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires in 1928. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches, small creases on edges and rust on verso, otherwise in good condition. 

American bass (1873-1935) and later opera manager, made many recordings in the early days of the Victor Talking Machine company. Signed photograph, shown as himself,  inscribed, dated in 1914. Blind stamped on front by Mishkin photo studio, New York. Size is 5.75 x 7.5 inches, small crease on top left and some silvering, otherwise in very good condition.

Star Italian tenor (1921-2003), one of the greatest tenors of all time; and famous Italian soprano (1922-2004). Attractive black and white photograph signed by both stars, shown backstage following a performance of Puccini's La Boheme along with baritone Gian Giacomo Guelfi. Stamped on verso by photographer Georges Farret, Marseille. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

2 sided signed document (passport validation) signed by the Italian mezzo soprano (1884-1917) with a unsigned 2.75 x 3.25 inch photo, shown as herself, inserted on the top left of the document. Total item size is 9.75 x 13 inches, vintage document and photo, small tear in middle, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1876-1946), postcard signed by her (not a photo of her), dated in 1908, bold handwriting and signature, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: unsigned half-tone photograph of her with young child, also 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately.

American baritone and composer (1897-1943),  the first African-American artist to succeed in Broadway, getting regularly hired, sang in the original production of Jules Kern's Showboat in 1927. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1931. Stamped on verso by photographer Charles A. Braun, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition.

English contralto (1912-1953) whose death at the peak of her fame was a shock to the musical world. Signed card of 2 x 3.5 inches with bold handwriting and signature. Also included: unsigned photograph, shown as herself, size is 4 x 5.75 inches. Both in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Photograph of the Austrian tenor (1891-1948), revered as one of the world's finest Mozartian tenors and German conductor (1894-1985) served as the Music Director of the Düsseldorf Symphony among other orchestras, signed by both artists. Inscribed by both, dated in 1931. Stamped on verso by J. Saumer photo studio, Salzburg. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

American soprano (1905-1977). Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 8.2 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American-born Lithuanian soprano (1911-1999), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed.  Size is 6.5 x 7.25 inches, mounting tape traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

German-born soprano (1915-2006), and German mezzo-soprano (1928-2021), both among the most renowned opera singers of the 20th century. Double signed postcard photograph, shown as themselves in friendly conversation likely outside the Salzburg theatre. Photo by Ellinger, Salzburg. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

German-born soprano (1915-2006), and German mezzo-soprano (1928-2021), both among the most renowned opera singers of the 20th century. Double signed postcard photograph, shown as themselves in friendly conversation likely outside the Salzburg theatre. Photo by Ellinger, Salzburg. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Star French soprano (1890-1979), one of the greatest Wagnerian sopranos during the 1930s and 1940s, who had many complications due to an alleged association with the Germans during the occupation of France. Beautiful and evocative signed photograph, shown as Isolde in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, inscribed. Size is 5 x 7 inches, minor creases, otherwise in excellent condition. Rare!.

Star Russian soprano (b.1971) and Latvian mezzo-soprano (b. 1976), two of the most famous singers of the early twenty-first century. Double signed publicity photograph, shown as themselves. Photo by Mathias Bothor, Deutsche Grammophon. Size is 8.25 x 10.75 inches, very small crease at the bottom, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Superstar German tenor (b.1969) and French mezzo-soprano (b. 1969), attractive color photograph signed by both singers, shown in performance in a scene from Massenet's Werther. Size is 8 x 10.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Superstar German tenor (b.1969), best known for his performances in spinto operatic roles. Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Canadian contralto (1930-2010), signed publicity photograph, shown as herself. Photo by Christian Steiner. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on various edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

American coloratura soprano (1948-1999), signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Chinese bass-baritone and music educator (1915-1994) whose operatic and concert career took place mostly in the United States. Large signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1960. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some wear on edges but otherwise in excellent condition

American bass (b. 1942) and German soprano of Hungarian origin (b.1941), double signed photograph, shown as Don Giovanni and Donna Elvira in Mozart's Don Giovanni. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.