All Newest Opera Autographs

Famous Italian tenor (1913-1995), known for Italian lyric roles. Typed letter signed, 1 page in English, dated in 1947. Size is 8.5 x 10.75 inches, small creases on bottom left and top right, otherwise in good condition. 

American baritone, actor and radio personality (1896-1960), who performed about 600 performances in leading roles at the Met Opera. Typed letter signed, 1 page, dated in New York in 1949. Size is 7.25 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

French tenor (1806-1896) and singing teacher, known as the creator of the role of Edgardo in the world premiere of Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). Autograph letter signed, 2 pages on both sides of a 6.25 x 8.5 inch sheet, written in French, dated in Paris in 1845, some small stains and creases on edges, otherwise in good condition. Also included: 1 one page 8 x 11.75 inch page containing both typed French and German transcriptions of the letter, in excellent condition.  

English bass-baritone and composer of songs (1801-1876), active from the 1820s to the 1840s.  Autograph letter signed, 1 page written in English on the first page of a folded 4-page document, most likely written in 1844 at a time when he was visiting the United States. In this letter, he mentions the composition "The Falls of Niagara". Size of each page is 7.75 x 9.5 inches, small creases and tears on several edges, but otherwise in good condition.  ALSO INCLUDED is a 4.25 x 6.75 inch print containing a photographic reproduction of Phillips, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

French mezzo-soprano Pauline Viardot (1821-1910), 1 autograph letter signed by her, 2 pages written on both sides of a 5.5 x 8.5 inch sheet, written in French sold untranslated, some ink stains and spots but in otherwise good condition,  Also included: 1 autograph letter signed by her husband French theatre director, writer, art historian and translator Louis Viardot (1800-1883). Written on1 page of a 2 sided 8 x 10.25 inch sheet, written in French, sold untranslated, and composed on the stationary of the Theatre Royal Italien in Paris (a theatre he managed) dated in 1839. Small stains and bullet hole on various edges of the document but in otherwise good condition. Not sold separately. 

French mezzo-soprano (1821-1910), short autograph letter signed, 3 pages of text written on the first three pages of a folded 4-page document, dated in 1900. Written in French, sold untranslated but with an additional brief French language biography and summary of contents (not scanned). Size of each page is 4.5 x 5.25 inches, some Scotch tape on blank back page, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French mezzo-soprano (1821-1910), autograph note signed, 1 page of text written on the first page of a folded 4-page document. Written in English, size of each page is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, small crease on bottom left of first page and small stain on blank back page, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French bass-baritone (1877-1962), starred in the 1905 world premiere performances of Franco Leoni's L'Oracolo. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages (text is on the first and final page of a folded 4 page document), dated in London in 1909, written in French, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 6.5 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

French soprano (1858-1942), starred in the world premieres of Mascagni's L'Amico Fritz, as well as Massenet's La Navarraise and Sapho. Autograph note signed, 2 pages of a 4 page folded document, written in French, sold untranslated. Extremely bold and clear handwriting and signature. Size is 5.25 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.  

Italian baritone (1885-1963). Autograph letter signed, 1 page written in English on his personal letterhead, dated in 1948. The letter consists of his professional recommendation of the baritone, Jack Epstein, in response to Epstein's application to open a voice studio for the teaching of aspiring opera singers. Bold handwriting and signature. This letter is solidly mounted onto a durable 7.5 x 10.75 inch piece cardboard and is in excellent condition. 

Danish tenor (1868-1931), particularly known in his time for his performances of Wagnerian heroes. Signed text quote from "In Fernem Land" the third act aria of Wagner's Lohengrin, dated in Vienna in 1923. Size is 3.5 x 6.25 inches, some wear on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

French bass (1868-1933), who starred in the world premiere performances of Arrigo Boito's Nerone. Autograph note signed on a 3.5 x 5 inch card, written in Paris, dated in 1929. Written in French, sold untranslated. Small stain on top right, otherwise in excellent condition.

Irish baritone (1865-1936), autograph letter signed, 2 pages written in English on the stationary of the Grand Hotel Bellvue in Berlin. 4 page folded document (text is on the first and fourth page), size of each page is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, very small tear on far right of first and third pages and creases on  top right and bottom left of these pages, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Catalan tenor (1863-1933), well-known for his remarkable performances in Wagnerian roles. Autograph note signed, 1 page written in Spanish, dated in Lisbon in 1907, sold untranslated. Verso page contains an Autograph musical quote signed from Italian conductor and cellist Luigi Mancinelli (1848-1921), also dated in Lisbon in 1907. Size is 4.75 x 7.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German contralto and teacher (1875-1944), autograph letter signed, 4 pages, written in German, sold untranslated, dated in Koln in 1925. Written to a close friend, and therefore signed with the familiar phrase "Deiner Ricki" rather than her full name. Each page is 5.5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-born English opera singer and teacher (1793/1796 – 1856), often referred to simply as Signor Crivelli, who became principal professor of singing at the Royal Academy of Music upon its foundation in 1823 until his death. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1843, 2 pages of a 4 page folded document, written in English. Each page is 7.5 x 9 inches, clear and bold handwriting, slight rips and tears, otherwise in very good condition

French tenor (1867-1962). Autograph note signed, dated in Paris in 1900, text is on the first page of a folded 4.5 x 6 inch document, written in French, sold untranslated. Bold handwriting and signature, in excellent condition. 

Italian soprano (1811-1869), creator of the role of Adalgisa in Bellini's Norma, who also created roles in the world premiere performances of Bellini's I Puritani, as well as Donizetti's Don Pasquale and Marina Faliero. Autograph note signed, one page of a folded 4-page document written in French, mentions "I Puritani" in the text sold untranslated. 4.5 x 7 inches unfolded, small smudges on blank final pages, otherwise in excellent condition. 

4 pages from an autograph album containing signatures of English soprano Louisa Pyne (1832-1904), her sister Susanna Pyne (1821–86) was also an accomplished singer, Czech baritone Johann Baptist Pischek (1814-1873), Italian conductor Enrico Bevignani (1841-1903), Italian baritone Enrico Delle Sedie (1824-1907), Belgian bass-baritone, conductor and composer Luigi Agnesi (1833-1875), and several other performers. Each page is 5.25 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

French soprano (1857-1930). Autograph letter signed, 1 page of a 4.5 x 7-inch document, written in French (sold with a handwritten English translation). Very clear handwriting and signature. In excellent condition. 

American soprano and film actress ‬(1882-1967),‭ ‬who was a superstar in her time. Lot of 2 autograph letters signed and 2 autograph notes signed, each containing envelopes, most dated in 1963, item size is 6.25 x 7 inches, with additional loose autograph letter signed, 4 pages of text, dated in 1940, this item is 5.75 x 8.75 inches . ALSO INCLUDED: one 3  x 3.75 inch signed personal card, dated in 1964. All items are in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Famous American soprano and actress (1898-1947), who helped popularize opera by taking it to a bigger audience through movies. One (1) autograph letter signed, 4 pages of text in English written on the stationary of the Robert E. Lee Hotel in Jackson, Mississippi, mostly written in Pen, but final section (including signature only as "Grace") in pencil. Size is 6 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition. Also included: 1 typed letter signed on personal letterhead, dated in 1939, 7 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Super star Italian soprano (1843-1919), one of the greatest singers of the 19th century.   Autograph letter signed, written on both sides of each of two 3.5 x 4.5 cards (4 pages total), dated in 1886, each card is attractively embossed with "APN" insignia on the top left. Text is in English, but there is also a typed English transcription, a folded 8.5 x 11-inch document. Attractive historical item, in excellent condition. 

French bass (1851-1914), one of the most acclaimed basses of the Golden Age of Opera. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages written in French, sold with a separate English translation (which also contains a transcription of the original French text). Clear and bold handwriting and signature and excellent penmenship on the translation as well. Size of original document is 4.5 x 7 inches, translation document is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.   

Italian soprano Adelina Patti (1843-1919), who remains as one of the most famous sopranos in history and French tenor Ernesto Nicolini (1834-1898). Double signed album page, inscribed with sentiment, dated in 1891.  On verso there is a signature and personalized inscription of Mathilde Bauermeister, German soprano/mezzo-soprano (1849-1926), bold handwriting and signature, dated in 1896. All text from each artist is in English. Size is 6.5 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

German tenor (1855-1924).  Fine photo postcard signed by him, shown young, dated in Vienna, 1900. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, some creases, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1878-?). Autograph note signed on the stationary of the Grand Hotel Savoy, Florence, 1 page of a folded 4-page document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 5.75 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

American star soprano (1857-1914), one of the greatest in her time, toured extensively through Europe, America, Australia and Asia where she died while touring. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages written in New York. Unfolded document size is 5.25 x 9 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone (1855-1927). Autograph note signed, 1 page, written in English, size is 4.5 x 7 inches, very slight tear in the middle of the document, otherwise in excellent condition. 

English boy soprano, bass and composer (1780-1848), later a famous voice teacher. Autograph note signed, 1 page in English, size is 4.5 x 7.25 inches, small creases on edges and rust stains and missing paper on back pages without text, but in otherwise good condition.

Spanish soprano (1887-1960), typed letter signed, on the letterhead of the Grand Hotel et Des Iles Borromees in Streasa, dated in 1954. 1 page, written in English, size is 6 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

American soprano/mezzo soprano (1861-1949), autograph note signed, written in Engish, dated in London in 1897, one 8 x 10 inch page with several folds and small rust on top, bottom, and verso but in otherwise good condition. 

Irish baritone and later leading music teacher and administrator (1865-1936), most famous in the formal concert and oratorio repertoire. Set of 2 autograph musical quotes signed, one with translated text taken from an old Hungarian song, dated in 1893, sized at 4.5 x 7 inches, the other on a 6 x 7.5-inch document, dated in Hull in 1908. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately. 

Austrian bass-baritone also known as Josip Kaschmann (1847 or 1850 (?)-1925). Autograph letter signed, 2 pages on a folded 4-page document, written in Italian, signed with last name only, and sold with a typed English translation. Original letter size is 5.75 x 7.75 inches with clear handwriting and signature, in excellent condition. 

English soprano (1810-1884), sang in many countries on every continent and was the most widely traveled singer of the 19th century.  Autograph note signed, 1 page in English, size is 4 x 7.25 inches, small tear on the bottom right (not affecting text and signature), otherwise in excellent condition.

English Contralto and theatre manager. Autograph note signed, probably a payments receipt, written in English, dated in 1809. 3.25 x 8-inch item taped to a 4.5 x 8.25 page, small rip on the bottom right (not containing any text), otherwise in very good condition.

Star Swedish soprano (1820-1887), known as the "Swedish Nightingale", she was one of the biggest opera stars of the 19th century.  Handwritten envelope with signatures in both pencil and pen at the bottom and small red seal. Size is 7.5 x 9 inches, some rips and tears on various corners, otherwise well preserved item in good condition. 

American tenor (1889-1954), particularly associated with the Metropolitan Opera of New York and for his later career in Wagnerian roles. Typed letter signed on his personal letterhead in New York, dated in 1936. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, several small creases and small tears, otherwise in good condition.

American soprano (1850-1891). Long autograph letter signed, dated in 1873, 7 folded pages in English, written on the stationary of Munroe and Company, Paris and New York. Size of each page is 5.25 x 8 inches, very slight tear on one page, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1896-1986), autograph letter singed, hand-written at the Hotel Astor, New York in 1938, written in Spanish, sold untranslated. 2 pages of a folded 4 page document, each page is 5.5 x 6.75 inches, small tear in middle of the page and creases at bottom, otherwise in good condition. 1 unsigned 2.75 x 4.25 inch business card, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

American contralto (1892 -1935), performed the role of La Rossa in the world premiere performances of Giordano's Madame Sans-Gene at the Metropolitan Opera in 1915.  Autograph letter signed,  2 pages of a 4-page document with the letterhead of the Hotel Statler in Detroit, written in English. Size of each page is 5.25 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French bass-baritone (1861-1933), who starred in the world premiere of Massenet's Thais and many other operas. Autograph note signed, 1 page, dated in Paris in 1900, written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 4.5 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.  

English baritone (1870-1957), who sang primarily in concert, husband of Clara Butt.  Autograph Letter Signed, written on personal stationary, 2 pages (of a folded 4 page document) written in English, size of each page is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. Also included: a signature cut of 1.75 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition.  Not sold separately.  

Belgian coloratura soprano (1827-1885), created the role of Philine in the world premiere performances of Ambroise Thomas's Mignon in 1866. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1853, 3 pages, written in French, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 4 x 6.25 inches, small bullet holes, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1885-1955), who developed a very important career in the United States and Europe.  Set of 2 Typed Letters Signed, one 2 page letter, dated in 1933 on purple stationary attractively embossed on top left side, 7.5 x 10.5 inches, the other a one page undated letter, typed in New York, 7.75 x 10 inches. Both written in English and in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Italian mezzo-soprano (1860-1926), autograph note signed, 1 page written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 4 x 5 inches, slight creases, otherwise in very good condition.

Star Australian soprano (1861-1931), who became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian Era and the 20th century for her beautiful voice and technique. Signed album page, written in English, dated on February 25, 1926, identified as "the date of my farewell in Melbourne". Size is 6.75 x 8.5 inches, very small tears on far left of document, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1885-1969), who had a long and very successful career at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, also appearing in many other major international opera theaters. Signed album page, written in Italian, dated in Monte Carlo, dated in 1913. This is mounted onto a unsigned 3.5 x 5.5 postcard (slight paper loss at the top), showing the great artists Enrico Caruso, Feodor Chaliapin and Titta Ruffo. The album page is 4.75 x 7.5 inches, some rust but in otherwise good condition.