All Newest Opera Autographs

German soprano (b. 1969), signed photo, shown in role. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish tenor (b.1965), signed photo, shown in role. Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Spanish baritone (b.1966), signed photo, shown as himself. Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano (1870-1951), also known as Sara Cahier. Signed musical quote on a postcard, dated in 1908 (signed as "Madame Charles Cahier" which is also her official name-stamp on verso). Bold and clear signature. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano, signed photo, shown as Fiordispina in Cimarosa's L'impresario in angustie, dated in 1946. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian soprano, signed photo, shown as Madilla Jouvenot in Cilea's Adriana Lecouvreur, inscribed and dated in 1942. Photo by M. Camuzzi, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor (1891-1948), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, young, signed in Dresden, dated in 1918. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1906-1983), who had a very quick rise to fame as she was the youngest prima donna to debut in the Metropolitan Opera of New York in 1926.  Signed photograph shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1926.  Printed signature on front by photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 6 x 8 inches, in excellent condition. 

Famous English tenor (1774-1856), (his real name was Abraham). Braham performed at the world premiere of Oberon (opera by C.M Von Weber). Autograph note signed, one page, written in English, size is 4.5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition. Also included: 1 unsigned photo, shown as himself, size is 4 x 5.75 inches, also in excellent condition. Rare!

Prominent Italian tenor and singing teacher, usually known only as "Marco Bordogni" (1789-1856), appeared in the 1825 world premiere performances of Gioachino Rossini's Il Viaggo a Reims, in the role of the Conte di Libenskof. Autograph musical quote signed, dated in Paris in 1851. Rare vintage historic item, 6 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition!

German contralto (1892-1969) remembered for her performances of Wagner and Strauss heroines.  Large photograph shown as herself, signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment.  Photo is mounted on a photographer mat, signed in pencil by photographer Zimbler, Vienna (also blind-stamped in front of the photo, not on the mat).  Total size is 9.6 x 15.7 inches, actual photo is 6.25 x 8.75 inches, minor creases, some wear on the edges, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1875-1955), who had a very successful and prolonged career interpreting Italian operas.  Larger size photo signed by him, inscribed and dated in Barcelona, Spain, 1924; photo by Le Shay, New York.  Size is 8 x 12 inches, repaired crack over the left margin, crease at the top, irregularly cut borders, minor silvering on edges, mounting traces on verso, in overall very good condition.

Russian-born Austrian soprano (1920-1987) and German soprano (1919-1988).   Double signed album page with an attached half-tone photo of the artists shown as themselves, over the upper border.  Size is 8.25 x 11.75 inches, overall even age-toning, repaired storage holes, in excellent condition.

Celebrated Swedish soprano (1918-2005) and Italian superstar tenor (1921-2008).  Double signed album page with an attached half-tone photo of the 1961 production of Puccini's Turandot over the upper border.  Size is 8.25 x 11.75 inches, overall even age-toning, storage holes, in excellent condition.

Celebrated Italian baritone (1922-1967), Italian superstar tenor (1921-2003), and Italian leading soprano (1929-2022).  Album page signed by the three artists with an attached half-tone photograph of the 1961 production of Verdi's La Battaglia di Legnano over the upper border.  Size is 8.25 x 11.75 inches, overall even age-toning, storage holes, in excellent condition.

Argentine soprano (1896-1969), who enjoyed a major opera career centered in Italy during the 1920s and 1930s.  Beautiful photo signed by her and inscribed to "Casa Americana", dated in Buenos Aires, 1930.  Size is 8.4 x 10.9 inches, small loss of paper over lower-right corner, some dirt over borders, in very good condition.

French baritone (1904-1990), who enjoyed a successful international career.  Larger size photograph of a portrait of him shown as Pelleas in Debussy's Pelleas et Melisande, signed by him at the top.  Photo has also a short music quote with two bars of music from Act 4 Scene 4 of the opera, written by him over the lower border.  Size is 7.25 x 13.8 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1823-1893).  Large album page signed by him, dated in Vienna, 1870, with a four-lines text quote at the top, written in German by him.  Text translation is as follows: "My life has always been dedicated to art.  All my strength I gave to its care.  The Holy Goddess gave me her favour, it has always been rewarded, it has always been achieved."  Size is 12.75 x 9.3 inches, in excellent condition.

French opera singer (1891-1974) and actress who enjoyed a film career of over sixty years and who became a legendary figure in French cinema.  Active between 1911 and 1973.  Larger size signed photo shown in role, inscribed with a short sentiment, dated in 1936.  Photo is mounted on a slightly larger cardboard.  Size is 9 x 11.6 inches, in very good condition.

Ukrainian-born American singer and actress (1887-1966).  Large photo of the artist, signed, inscribed, dated by her in 1936.  The photo is also signed by photographer Maurice Seymour over the lower-right corner.  Size is 10.3 x 13.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1886-1975) and one of the leading opera singers active during the inter-war period of the 20th century.  Large signed photo shown as himself, inscribed to "Casa America", dated twice in Buenos Aires, 1929, in white ink.  Size is 10.6 x 14.6 inches, small creases on corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Belgian soprano (1888-1973), one of France's most celebrated opera singers from the 1910s to the 1930s.  Large portrait signed and inscribed by her in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1912.  The portrait is mounted on a mat of 11.5 x 14.25 inches, color print is 9 x 11.5 inches, creases, pinholes, some dirt on the mat, actual photo in far better condition but with a small cut at the center.

Famous American tenor (1897-1982), very active at the Metropolitan Opera in the 1930s and 40s, performing also around the world.  Large signed photo shown as Radamés in Verdi's Aida, inscribed and dated in New York, 1928.  Size is 9.75 x 13.9 inches, rust stains on margins, minor scratches, minor crack over upper right corner, in very good condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano/contralto (1826-1894), also known as Marietta Alboni-Pepoli.  Signed album page, inscribed and dated in Paris, 1860, plus a photo of her attached at the top.  Album page is mounted on a mat of 11.8 x 15.75 inches (can be easily removed), mounted with photo corners.  Actual album page is 8.5 x 12 inches, minor rust stains, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1896-1985) and reggiseur.  Large photo signed and inscribed by her, shown as herself, dated in 1930.  Photograph is mounted on a photographer mat, signed by the photographer D'Aragana, Milan.  Total size is 8.8 x 12.4 inches, minor mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1880-1970) and teacher of Beverly Sills.  Large signed photo shown as herself, inscribed with a short sentiment, dated in 1926; photo by Strauss Peyton, New York.  Size is 10.8 x 13.9 inches, loss of paper on two borders, including missing lower right corner, repaired crack over upper right corner.  Priced accordingly.

Swedish tenor (1901-1954), known for his interpretation of Wagnerian roles and other dramatic tenor roles.  Large signed photograph shown as himself, inscribed with a short sentiment.  Size is 9.4 x 12 inches, in excellent condition.

German singer and actor (1886-1944) who perished tragically in Auschwitz Concentration Camp during World War II.  Beautiful photograph mounted on a photographer mat, signed, inscribed with a long sentiment, and dated by him in Vienna, 1926.  Total size is 10.2 x 15 inches, photo is 5.9 x 8.9 inches, minor stains over right margin, otherwise in excellent condition.

German soprano (b.1940), known for her great abilities as a singing-actress and for her wide repertoire.  Large photograph shown in the title role of Richard Strauss' Salomé, signed by her; printed over the lower right corner with photographer's name David H. Fishman.  Size is 13.75 x 10.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano, signed photo postcard, shown in role, dated in 1942. Photo by Mahrenholtz photo studio, Berlin. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch soprano (1898-1989), signed photo, shown as herself. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

French soprano and later silent film actress (1888-1976), signed half-tone photo, shown as Violetta in Verdi's La Traviata, dated in 1933. Size is 7 x 8.75 inches, slight wear on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

English contralto (1872-1936). Her main career was as a recitalist and concert singer. Her voice, both powerful and deep, impressed contemporary composers such as Saint-Saëns and Elgar. Signed album page, signed adding her husband's last name "Rumford", dated in 1920. Size is 6.5 x 8 inches, in very good condition.

Italian soprano, signed photo, shown as herself, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Galeffi, Genova. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German contralto (1885-?),  signed photo postcard shown in the title role of Bizet's Carmen. Photo by Kaiserdamm photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.  

Soprano (1924-2003), most likely of Armenian origin but variously reported as of Turkish, Syrian, or Lebanese descent. Signed photo, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1959. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian soprano (b.1946), signed photo, shown as herself, inscribed.  Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

Italian soprano (b.1946), signed photo, shown as Puccini's Madama Butterfly, inscribed.  Photo by Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

German soprano (b. 1939), signed publicity photo postcard, shown as herself. Signature on verso. Photo by Harry Croner. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1910-1983), signed photo postcard, shown as herself, dated in 1935. Hand signed on front by photographer. Size is 4.25 x 6.75 inches, jagged edges and some rust on corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1910-1983), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Hand signed on front by photographer. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentinian soprano (1900-?), signed photo, shown in role, inscribed in Buenos Aires, dated in 1934. Blind stamped by photographer Balzani, Buenos Aires. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American contralto (1897-1962), signed photo, shown as herself, inscribed. Very clear handwriting and signature. Stamped on verso by photographer Herbert Mitchell, New York. Size 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.