All Newest Opera Autographs

German soprano (1882-1966), signed photo postcard, shown in Madama Butterfly, dated by her in Berlin in 1940. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano (1914-1977).

American mezzo-soprano (b.1958), noted for her interpretations in coloratura and Bel Canto roles.

Polish operatic soprano (b.1977), who has been successful in lyric and colorotura soprano repertoire.

Austrian mezzo-soprano (b.1965), best known for her opera and lieder performances.

Famous German tenor (b.1969), best known for his performances in spinto operatic roles.

German baritone (1903-1955), notable for his performances of Wagnerian roles.

Swiss tenor (1919-2007), recognized as one of the great vocal artists of the 20th century.

Hungarian-born American singer and actress (1912-2013), one of the most important figures of the operettas and musical movies in the 1930's and 1940's.

German baritone (1920-1992), regarded as the leading baritone of German origin for Italian opera in the 1950s and 1960s.

Jamaican bass (b.1946). Signed photo shown in role, inscribed; stamped on verso by agent S. Hurok. Size is 7.25 x 9.5 inches, in very good condition.

Austro-Hungarian soprano (1881-1963), famous in Europe and the United States for her voice and interpretations in the Italian and German repertory.  Original photo mounted on a photographer mat, signed by her, inscribed and dated in New York, 1912. Photo by Mishkin, New York. Photo's size is 5.75 x 7.9 inches, total mat is 9.4 x 14 inches in size, minor damage on borders, some silvering on photo, overall in very good condition.

New Zealand soprano (b.1946) famous for her interpretation of Mozart and Strauss heroines. Large signed photo shown in the title role of Puccini's Tosca. Size is 11 x 15.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian soprano (b.1943), Spanish tenor (b.1946), Spanish tenor (b.1941) and Canadian tenor (b.1956). Set of four printed score pages signed in black felt tip pen. Each page signed by one of the artists. Sizes are 10 x 14 inches (Marton & Domingo) and 10 x 13 inches (Carreras & Heppner). All in excellent condition.SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American baritone, actor and radio personality (1896-1960), who performed about 600 times in leading roles at the Met Opera. Large signed photo shown as himself, inscribed. Blind stamp on front and ink stamped on verso by photographer Ruth Harriet Louise from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Size is 9.9 x 12.9 inches, minor creases, in very good condition.

American coloratura soprano (b.1932). Large signed photo with a short sentiment. Photo's size is 7.5 x 9.75 inches mounted on a 11 x 14 inches photographer mat with a signature, in excellent condition.

Spanish tenor (1895-1976), best known for his interpretation of Wagnerian roles. Large signed photo shown as himself, inscribed with a short sentiment and dated in Milan, 1927. Photo by A. Barzoni, Verona. Photo's size is 6.75 x 9 inches mounted on a photographer mat of 10.1 x 13.1 inches in size, some damage at the top and corners of the mat, crease on its side, some silvering on the photo, otherwise in very good condition.

Swedish soprano (1918-2005), one of the twentieth century's greatest stars, legendary intrepreter of Wagnerian and Straussian dramatic soprano roles. Large signed photo, inscribed with a short sentiment in German; stamped on verso by photographer Erika Davidson, New York. Size is 10.7 x 13.9 inches, minor cracks, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Celebrated Spanish soprano (1894-1983). Large signed photo shown as herself, inscribed and dated in Bologna, Italy, 1931. Photo by Rinati Brothers, Brescia.  Photo's size is 5.6 x 9.1 inches mounted on a photographer mat of 10.1 x 13.1 inches in size, some silvering, otherwise in very good condition.

Spanish tenor (1892-1969) and husband of celebrated soprano Fidela Campiña. Large signed photo dated in 1934, Bologna, Italy. Mat is signed by photographer C. Giglio. Photo's size is 7.9 x 10.9 inches mounted on a mat of 10 x 14.1 inches in size, spotted rust, some silvering, in good condition.

Scottish soprano (1874-1967), signed card, dated by her in 1937, size is 4 x 2.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1811-1869), creator of the role of Adalgisa in Norma. Interesting autograph letter signed, dated in Florence in 1850, to famous actress Adelaide Ristori-Capranica, Marquise del Grillo (1822-1906). Grisi discusses recent performances, a bit of politics (mentions current freedom of speech), and some personal issues. Terrific letter. Four pages, in Italian, sold with both transcription and translation, each page is 5.4 x 8.1 inches, storage holes and spotted rust, but in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a hand-made color portrait of Grisi, made by A. Bianchini, 4.5 x 6.25 inches, with a cover that shows an ovalized opening. Not sold separately.

Polish bass (1889-1960). SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.

Prominent Italian baritone and later voice teacher (1882-1963), signed photo, shown as Iago in Verdi's Otello, inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer S. Rafael, Milan. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.