All Newest Opera Autographs

German soprano (b.1927), signed photo, shown as herself. Stamped on verso by photographer Carl Junge. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1911-1986) and Hungarian tenor (1923-2002). Stunning photo postcard signed by both artists, shown in their widely celebrated roles in Wagner's Lohengrin at the 1959 Bayreuth Festival. Photo by Ilse Buhs, Bayreuth. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

German soprano (1911-1986), signed photo, shown as Eva in Wagner's Die Meistersinger, next to Otto Weiner as Hans Sachs, at the 1959 Bayreuth Festival. Stamped on verso by photographer Ilse Buhs, Bayreuth. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Signed vintage photo postcard of the German baritone (1884-?) as Amfortas in Wagner's Parsifal. Signed in pencil on both front and verso, inscribed and dated in 1912 season of the Bayreuth Festival. Large, bold signature on verso. Official Bayreuth Festival stamp is also on verso. Photo by Pieperhoff, Leipzig. Size 3.5 x 5.5 inches,in excellent condition. 

American bass (1925-2004), signed photo postcard, shown as King Henry in Wagner's Lohengrin at the 1958 Bayreuth Festival. Photo by Siegfried Lauterwasser, Bayreuth. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

English-born South African bass (1908-1988), signed photo postcard, shown as Pogner in Wagner's Die Meistersinger at the 1951 Bayreuth Festival. Inscribed and signed in 1953. Photo by Eduard Renner, Frankfurt. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, some bending and creases on corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1853-1916) who enjoyed an important international career, considered one of the most renowned and esteemed singers of his time. Beautiful cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown as himself; a photo by R. de Brodowski, Moscow. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

Swedish bass (1939-2007), signed photo, shown as himself. Stamped on verso by the Bayreuth Festival (no photographer mentioned). Size is 4 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Australian soprano (1861-1931), her personal card, signed on verso, with a card advertising her and violinist Jan Kubelik´s recordings. Size is 2.5 x 1.75 inches, minor stains on front, stains and mounting traces on verso. Photo postcard is 3.7 x 6.25 inches, paper loss over the upper left corner, in very fine condition.

British soprano (1892-1990), known for dramatic soprano repertoire, especially Puccini's Turandot. Typed letter signed on personal stationary, written in London, dated in 1987. Size is 8.25 x 11.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Ukrainian tenor (1883-1921), 2 signed postcards, one including image of him as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen, dated in 1921, the other is dated in 1918. Both written in German, sold untranslated. Size of each is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Austrian soprano and mezzo-soprano and teacher (1842-1921), sang Wagnerian repertoire, particularly well known for Kundry in Parsifal. Autograph note signed, dated in 1887, 1 page, written in German, sold untranslated. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish tenor (1899-1987). Typed letter signed written on personal stationery in Milan, dated in 1938. Written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, in excellent condition. Also included: unsigned 3.5 x 5.5 inch photo, shown as himself. Large blue stains underneath the photo but not affecting his image. 

American soprano (1897-1941) married for several years to famed German bass-baritone Michael Bohnen. Signed album page, dated in 1929 in New York City. Size is 7 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

English baritone (1870-1957), who sang primarily in concert, husband of Clara Butt. 2 Autograph Letters Signed, both dated in 1900. 1 is written on the stationary of the Park Hotel Preston in London, 1 page, sized at 5 x 8 inches, the other is 2 pages in length, written on the stationary of the Imperial Hotel, in Barrow-in-Furness, and is 5 x 7.75 inches. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately.  

French bass (1868-1933), who starred in the world premiere performances of Arrigo Boito's Nerone. Typed "LS" (signed and sealed) contract with La Scala, Milan, dated in 1928, 4-page document, with Journet's handwritten signature and official stamp of La Scala Theatre director on the last page. Size is 8.5 x 12 inches, in excellent condition.

Leading German tenor (1877-1958), created roles for several works by Pfitzner and other modern operas. Autograph note signed by him, in German, 1 page, dated in Ravensburg -his birthplace - in 1949. Sold untranslated. Size is 6 x 8.25 inches, has folds, in excellent condition. Also included: unsigned photo postcard, shown as Loge in Wagner's Das Rheingold. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

French bass-baritone (1894-1966), autograph letter signed, dated in 1926. 1 page, written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Hungarian soprano (1897-1967), autograph music quote signed by her on a large album page, dated in Vienna in 1930. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American bass-baritone (1915-1965), autograph letter signed, dated in 1957. 2 pages of carbon paper, written in German, sold untranslated. Each page is 8 x 10 inches, with 2 bullet holes per page and slight tear on second page, otherwise in very good condition. 

Famous Greek soprano (1943-2004). Signed promo photo shown as herself, inscribed. Size 4.1 x 6 inches in excellent condition.

Star Russian bass (1873-1938). Signed album page, written in Russian in New York in 1928. Also included: unsigned photo, shown as himself. Album page is 7 x 8.75 inches, with rust on edges of the page but not affecting the text and signature. 

Austrian soprano (1833-1903), known in Vienna as the queen of operetta, sang Rosalinde in world premiere performances of Johan Strauss's Die Fledermaus. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1895, 2 pages of a folded 4-page document, size of each page is  4.5 x 62.5 inches, in excellent condition. Written in German, sold with an English translation. 

Star Italian tenor (1885-1952), who developed a huge international career across Europe and the Americas. Telegram sent by him to composer Pietro Mascagni confirming his participation in the upcoming world premiere performances of the composer's opera Nerone which premiered at La Scala, Milan in 1935. Telegram was sent by Pertile from Bologna and is addressed to Mascagni at the Hotel Plaza in Rome. Item size is 7 x 9.75 inches, small folds and creases on top and bottom right corners, but in generally very good condition. 

French-Spanish soprano (1876-1933), one of the most important sopranos in Germany during the early years of the 20th century. She developed her career singing mostly in Germany, and created the role of Octavian in the world premiere of Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier in 1911, among other roles. Autograph note signed, dated in 1917. Written in German on both sides of a 4 x 6 card, in excellent condition.   

Bohemian tenor (1807-1886), leading heldentenor much admired by Richard Wagner, created the title roles in both Rienzi and Tannhauser. Autograph letter signed, written to the famous German much publisher N. Simrock, written in Dresden in 1868. Written in German, sold with English translation. 2 folded pages, each is 4 x 5.5 inches, vintage historic item in excellent condition. 

Austrian mezzo-soprano and singing teacher (1859-1932), autograph letter signed, written in Vienna, dated in 1912. 2 pages, written in German, sold untranslated. Size of each folded page is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Austrian soprano (1866-1921), who created the roles of Sophie in the world premiere of Massenet's Werther in 1892. Autograph note signed, written in Vienna, dated in 1897. 1 page, written in German, sold untranslated. Size is 4.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

American soprano (1858-1919), starred in the 1883 world premiere of Leo Delibes' Lakme, singing the title role. Autograph letter signed, written on both sides of an embossed 4 x 5 inch card, written in French, sold untranslated. In excellent condition.

Bulgarian soprano (1889-1936), autograph letter signed, written in Prague, dated in 1926. 2 pages, on a folded 4 page document, sold with an English translation. When folded,each page is 6.5 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

French baritone (1843-1925), appeared in the world premiere of several operas including Victor Masse's Paul et Virginie and Saint-Saen's Le Timbre d' argent and made several recordings. Autograph letter signed on embossed stationary, written in Paris in 1898. 2 folded pages, each is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano and famous teacher (1821-1913). Autograph letter signed. 4 pages on both sides of an unfolded 2-page document, written in German, sold untranslated. Total unfolded size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Italian tenor (1850-1905), chosen by Verdi for the title role in the world premiere of Otello in 1887. He also was one of the first Italian tenors to have left recordings. Autograph letter signed, dated in Rosario in 1896, written to the legendary Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, signed as "Tamagno". Written in Italian, sold untranslated. Four pages in one 2-sided unfolded sheet (2 pages per side), total item size is 8 x 9.75 inches, a rare vintage item of great historical interest, in excellent condition.

Star French soprano (1890-1979), one of the greatest Wagnerian sopranos during the 1930's and 40's. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, written in French, sold untranslated. Total size, unfolded, is 7 x 9 inches, in excellent condition. 

Star French soprano (1890-1979), one of the greatest Wagnerian sopranos during the 1930's and 40's. Autograph note signed, 1 page, written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Russian-born French dramatic soprano (1860-1936) who was particularly associated to Wagnerian roles. Autograph note signed, written in French, sold untranslated. Size of note is 4.5 x 6.25 inches, mounted onto a larger 5.25 x 7 inch card, in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor (1875-1939). Autograph letter signed, written on the stationary of the Grand Hotel Central in Argentina, dated in 1911. 1 page written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 8 x 10.75 inches, some rust on edges and borders, but text is very clear with bold handwriting and signature. Very rare and unique historical item!

French soprano (1878-1952), recorded for Pathé, Odeon, etc. Signed album page inscribed to her great French colleague, soprano Lily Pons, written in Paris, dated in 1929. 2 pages on both sides of a 4.75 x 7.75 album page, written in French mostly untranslated, except for a small portion which translates roughly to "To Lily Pons, the ideal Cherubino, sprightly and delicious...A big kiss from her Susanna". Slight rust on the page, not affecting the text, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Austrian soprano and mezzo-soprano and teacher (1842-1921), sang Wagnerian repertoire, particularly well known for Kundry in Parsifal. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1882, 1 page, written in German, sold untranslated. Size is 5 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

English tenor (1910-1986), who partnered composer Benjamin Britten, with whom he traveled across America singing, putting on shows and recording. He premiered many of Brittens' operas. Autograph letter signed, on stationary of Britten and Pears Red House home, in the town of  Aldeburgh -on-Sea where their festival regularly took place. Written on both sides of 1 page, sized at 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition. 

Canadian soprano (1885-1958). Autograph note signed, written on her New York home stationary.  Written in French, sold untranslated. 1 page, Size is 7 x 10.5 inches, some creases on corners, and a very slight tear in middle, but otherwise in very good condition.

German soprano (1848-1917). Autograph letter signed, written in Frankfurt, dated in 1883. 2 pages, written in German, sold untranslated. Size is 4.25 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous French-born mezzo- (1808-1836), one of the greatest singers of her time, who died at age 28.  Original hand-colored drawing of her, no author, from the 19th century, beautifully presented on a suede mat. Drawing is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, mounted on a mat with a total size of 12 x 14.3 inches, in excellent condition. See scans of the full mat, item without the mat, and detail/close-up photo.

Famous French-born mezzo- (1808-1836), one of the greatest singers in her time, who died at age 28.  Original hand-colored drawing of her, no author, from the 19th century, beautifully presented on a suede mat. Drawing is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, mounted on a mat with a total size of 12 x 14.3 inches, in excellent condition.