All Newest Opera Autographs

English soprano (1882-1955), who was very popular in her time and covered an incredibly ample repertoire from coloratura to dramatic, even Wagnerian, roles. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 10 x 13 inches, small tears on far corners, otherwise in excellent condition.  

English soprano and former pianist, signed photograph, mounted on a beautiful cabinet, shown as Marguerite in Gounod's Faust, inscribed in Naples, dated in 1896. Cabinet is by Fratello Coppo, Naples. Photo size is 7.25 x 11 inches, the cabinet's full size is 7.25 x 12 inches, beautiful item in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1887-1951) who enjoyed an important international career during the first half of the XX Century.  Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed, dated in Milan in 1924.  This 7 x 11 inch photo is mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 8.25 x 12 inches, very small bullet holes on the sides of the cardboard and at the bottom of the photo, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1868-1928).  Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in Milan, probably in 1904. This is a beautiful 5 x 7.5 inch photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 8.5 x 11.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian mezzo-soprano and voice teacher (1878-1969), specialized in the works of Monteverdi and Respighi.  Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1911. This is a 6.5 x 8.75 inch photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 10 x 15 inches, there is a large tear on the top right side of the cardboard, but photo itself is in very good condition, with some silvering on the right. 

Italian mezzo-soprano (1897-?).  Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed in Milan, dated in 1929. Bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped on front by photographer Zancolli. This is a 4.75 x 8.25 inch photo mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 8.75 x 13 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian mezzo-soprano (1903-?), set of 2 signed photographs, mounted on both sides of a 9.75 x 11.5 inch piece of cardboard.  One photo shows her in the role of Prince Orlofsky in Johan Strauss's Die Fledermaus at the Vienna State Opera, the other as herself. Bold handwriting and signatures on each, both written in attractive silver ink.  Each photo is 7 x 9.5 inches and cannot be unmounted and thus cannot be sold separately, both are in excellent condition. Attractive vintage item!

German Bass (1908-1989), German soprano (1912-2008), and German soprano (1921-2010).  Triple signed postcard photograph, shown in roles in Gabriel Faure's opera Penelope. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German soprano (1921-2018) and German Bass (1908-1989), both known for specializing in  Strauss, and Wagner roles. Double signed postcard photograph, shown in roles in Werner Egk's opera Irische Legende, an opera which they both performed in the opera's world premiere production at the Salzburg festival in 1955. Blind stamped on front by photographer Ellinger, Salzburg. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian voice teacher and conductor. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1898. The 4.25 x 6 inch photo is mounted onto a mat whose total item size is 8 x 10 inches, the signature is at the top of the mat and not on the photo. Some bullet holes and wear on the far edges of the mat, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Norwegian mezzo-soprano (1858-1937), signed postcard photograph, shown in role, extensively inscribed. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, some silvering and slight paper loss on edges, in otherwise good condition. 

Norwegian mezzo-soprano (1858-1937), signed postcard photograph, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some silvering, in otherwise good condition.

Polish soprano, signed postcard photograph, shown as Marguerite in Gounod's Faust, dated in 1909. Photo by De Hondt, Brussels. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, very slight silvering on bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1876-?), signed postcard photograph, shown as Poppaea in the opera Quo Vadis by Jean Charles Nogues.  Photo by L. Gutmann, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition. 

Operetta soprano and actress (1886-1966), signed postcard photograph, shown most likely in role. Photo by Ernst Schneider, Berlin. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, slight silvering, otherwise in excellent condition.

Early twentieth century contralto, known for performing much of the religious concert repertoire. Attractive vintage signed postcard photograph, shown as herself, dated in Paris in 1910. Photo by Breitkopf and Hartel, New York. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, small crease on bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition.

Filipino soprano, signed photograph, shown in title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, inscribed. This is a 3.25 x 5 inch photo mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 6.5 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1926-?), also known as Renata Ferrari-Ongaro, signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1957. This is a 4 x 5.75 inch photo mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian mezzo-soprano (1921-2007), signed photograph, shown as Ortrud in Richard Wagner's Lohengrin. Signature on verso. Printed signature of photographer on front side of the photo. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Uruguayan mezzo-soprano (b. 1952), signed photograph, shown as herself, dated in 1993. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (b. 1964), signed photograph, shown as Micaela in Bizet's Carmen, dated in Milan in 1986. This is a 5 x 7 inch photo mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 7 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

French soprano (b.1945), signed publicity photograph, shown as herself. Signature on verso. Photo by Studio Hollywood photographers. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. 

English contralto (b. 1928), signed publicity photograph, shown as herself. Photo by Burton, Grimsby. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Cornish soprano (1866-1945), signed postcard photograph, shown as herself. Signed as "Fanny Moody Manners", reflecting her 1890 marriage to Charles Manners, with whom she formed the Moody‐Manners Opera Company. Photo by Lafayette Limited. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Swedish star soprano (1918-2005), and American tenor (1927-1993), both particularly well-known for Wagnerian repertoire. Double signed photograph, shown as Isolde and Tristan in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde. Photo by Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (b.1928), signed photograph, shown as herself. Hand signed on front and stamped on verso by photographer Luciano Ferri, Milan. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, some creases on edges, but in otherwise excellent condition. 

German soprano (b. 1925), signed photograph, shown as herself, signed on front with additional signature and inscription on verso. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

American soprano (1914-?), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases, otherwise in very good condition.  

Italian soprano (1916-1998), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Hand signed on front and stamped on verso by photographer Renzo Cinti, Rome. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in very good condition. 

Italian soprano (1916-1998), signed postcard photograph, shown as Katiusha in Franco Alfano's Resurrezione. Signed and inscribed on verso. Photo by Cianciolo, Palermo. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

American contralto (1926-1986), signed photograph, shown as herself. Stamped on verso by photographer. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Norwegian mezzo-soprano (b. 1934), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Size is 4.25 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1922-2018), signed photograph, shown in role in Puccini's Madama Butterfly, inscribed and dated in 1962. Photo by Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Romanian soprano (b. 1944), signed photo, shown as herself. Stamped on verso by photographer Miroslav Krstog, Belgrade. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (b. 1931?), signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor. Size is 4 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (b. 1936), signed photograph, shown in role in Lehar's Die Lustige Witwe. Photo by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano (1902-?), signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Bizet's Carmen, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Ulrike Schreiber, Breslau. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano, singed photograph, shown as Santuzza in Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech soprano (1891-?), signed photograph, shown in role. Photo by Balzar, Prague. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, small crease on bottom left, otherwise in very good condition. 

Bulgarian soprano (1889-1936), signed postcard photograph, shown in role. Photograph by Bromografia photographers. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano (1918-2014), signed photograh, shown as Amneris in Aida. Photo by G. Nelidoff, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, noticeable crease on bottom right, discount reflected in price. 

French coloratura soprano (1918-1960).  Signed publicity photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Photo by Sam Levin, Decca records. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches, in excellent condition. 

American soprano of Swedish-Hungarian descent Astrid Varnay (1918-2006) and Swedish star soprano Birgit Nilsson (1918-2005), both celebrated for their interpretations of the dramatic soprano roles of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. Double signed photograph, shown in costumes of unidentified roles, possibly backstage. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. Rare photo of these two legendary artists together!

American mezzo-soprano (1892-?), made several early recordings. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1926. Printed signature on front of photographer Moffett. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition.

Austrian soprano (1885-1936), signed postcard photograph, shown as herself. Also contains handwritten signature on front of photographer H.C. Kosel. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, small crease on top right, otherwise in excellent condition.

American soprano (1892-1973), signed photograph, shown as herself, signed here as "Edith Mason Polacco" reflecting her then marriage to the Italian conductor Giorgio Polacco. Inscribed. Bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped by Camuzzi Lomazzi photo studio, Milan. Size is 5.5 x 9 inches, in excellent condition. 

Romanian soprano (1904-1992), who sang mainly in Italy at the Rome Opera House and the United States in the Met Opera of New York. Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed and dated in 1946.  Contains printed signature on front of photographer J. Abresch, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on edges of the photo, otherwise in very good condition.