All Newest Opera Autographs

Polish contralto (1894-1979), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Danish soprano (b. 1945), signed photo, shown as Senta in Wagner's Der Fliegende Hollander at the Bayreuth Festival. Stamped on verso by photographer Wilhelm Rauh, Bayreuth. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1880-?), signed photo postcard, shown as Gilda in Verdi's Rigoletto. Blind stamped by photographer. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, vintage item in excellent condition.

Hungarian mezzo (b. 1950), signed photo, shown backstage in costume of Azucena in Verdi's Il Trovatore, with soprano Zsuzas Misura as Leonora to her left. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo, signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Blind stamped by photographer A. Bragadina, Brescia. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches,  slight silvering but otherwise in excellent condition.

Swedish mezzo-soprano (1891-1974), large signed photo, shown in role, dated in 1939, inscribed. Blind stamped on front and stamped on verso by photographer Carlo Edwards, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Swedish mezzo-soprano (1891-1974), large signed photo, shown as herself, dated in 1935, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Annemarie Heinrich. Size is 7.25 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French mezzo-soprano (b.1931), signed photo, shown as Rosina in Rossini's Barbiere di Siviglia at La Scala, Milan. Stamped on verso by photographer Erio Piccagliani, Milan. Size is 4.25 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1931-2015), signed photo, shown as herself, inscribed to Leo Riemens. Extremely clear handwriting and signature. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1900-?), large signed photo, shown as Marguerite in Gounod's Faust, inscribed, signed in San Francisco, dated in 1942. Size is 8 x 10 inches, slight creasing on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

American soprano, large signed vintage photo, shown as herself, inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American contralto (1918-1985), signed photo, shown as herself. Inscribed to Leo Riemens. Stamped on verso by photographer James Abresch, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish coloratura soprano (1883-1946), very famous in her time. Great signed photo postcard, shown in the title role in Carmen, inscribed, dated in 1913. Size of postcard is 3.5 x 5.5 inches affixed to solid cardboard backing, total item is 5 x 7 inches, beautifully preserved in excellent condition!

Scottish soprano (1895-1983), signed photo portrait, shown as herself, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Janet Jevons, London. Size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Yugoslavian soprano (1903-1986), signed photo, shown in role, signed in Belgrade, dated in 1963. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Yugoslavian soprano (1903-1986), signed photo, shown in role in Massenet's Don Quichotte, in Vienna. Blind stamp on front by photographer Harpov, Belgrade. Size 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian actress (1897-1982), signed photo, shown in role, dated in 1957. Blind stamped by photographer Dietrich. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Swiss soprano (1905-1991), signed photo postcard, shown in role. Signed in front and on verso. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.   

Spanish mezzo (b. 1935) and Italian bass-baritone (b. 1941), double signed photo, shown in Mozart's Don Giovanni from famous Joseph Losey film of 1979. Beautiful image and scenery with clear and bold signatures. Size is 5.5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo (1936-2016), signed photo, shown as herself. Photo by Sedge LeBlang, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

French librettist (1804-1879), who worked with Verdi translating into French, 2 of his operas. Autograph note signed, in French (sold untranslated). One page, size is 5.25 x 8.1 inches, spotted rust, otherwise in very good condition.

Bohemian soprano (1834-1902), who was associated with significant premieres of operas by Verdi, including Aida. Autograph note on a visiting card, printed with her name, in Italian (sold with translation and transcription). Size is 3.5 x 2 inches, in very good condition.

Italian soprano and second wife of composer Giuseppe Verdi (1815-1897), her single name was Giuseppina Strepponi. A successful soprano in her time, she is mostly remembered today for her years with Giuseppe Verdi. Autograph letter signed, dated in Busetto 1890, about personal matters. One page, in Italian (sold with translation and transcription), sized 5.25 x 8.1 inches, spotted rust, otherwise in very good condition.

American mezzo-soprano (1913-2011), signed photo, shown as herself. Size is 4.75 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1922-2012), signed photo, shown in title role of Bizet's Carmen. Stamped on verso by photographer Troncone, Naples. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, some creasing on top right corner, otherwise in good condition.

American mezzo-soprano (1925-1983), large signed photo,shown in role. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.   

Ukrainian mezzo (1888-1954), large signed photo, sown in role (likely Azucena in Verdi's Trovatore), inscribed and dated in 1926. Beautiful vintage item, size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1937-1993), large signed photo, shown in role, inscribed. A photo by photographer Beth Bergman, New York City Opera. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (b. 1944), large signed photo, shown as herself. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian Castrato (1762-1846), one of the very last of that singing type, also noted singing teacher and composer. Appeared in the world premieres of several noteworthy operas by Mayr, Zingarelli, and Cimarosa. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1834, written to "Mrs. Pacini" (possibly the wife of composer Giovanni Pacini). Written in Italian, sold with English translation. 1 page, size is 7.75 x 9.75 inches, some small rust stains, but otherwise in very good condition. Very rare historic item!

Italian soprano (1876-1945) who starred in the world premiere of operas by Puccini (she was the first Madama Butterfly), Leoncavallo (the first Zaza in the opera of the same name and Mimi in his La Boheme), Mascagni (she was the first Lodoletta in the opera of the same name) and Giordano (she was the first Stephana in Siberia). Autograph letter signed, written in Milan, dated in November 1916. In Italian, sold untranslated. Four folded pages, unfolded the total size is 7.25 x 8.75 inches. In excellent condition.   

Famous Italian tenor (1810-1883), whose real name was Giovanni Matteo de Candia. Autograph note signed, dated  in 1871. Written in Italian, sold untranslated. One page, sized 45.5 x 7 inches, some folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

French tenor (1839-1924). Autograph Letter signed, written in French (sold untranslated), dated in New York, 1895. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, 2 pages, in excellent condition.  ALSO INCLUDED is a signed card “Vive la France”, dated in Boston in 1872. Size is 3.5 x 2 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 1897, signed as "Tamagno" and to an unknown recipient. Written in Italian, sold untranslated. Two pages in one folded sheet, each page is 4.5 x7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1834-1899), who created the role of Violetta Valery in the London premiere of Verdi's La Traviata in 1856. Autograph letter signed. Written in Italian, sold untranslated. Three pages sized 8 x 10 inches, with minor rust spots and tears at the top not affecting the text, otherwise, in very good condition.

Swedish star soprano (1820-1887), lot of 2 autograph letters signed, and 2 autograph notes signed. 1 letter dated in Hague in 1855, written in German, sold untranslated, Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, 3 pages. Another letter written in English, in London, 3 pages, 5.5 x 6.75 inches. 1 note is in French, 2 pages, untranslated, 4.5 x 9 inches, the other is 1 page, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, written in 1847. All are in excellent condition.   

Italian soprano (1818-1884), who starred in the world premieres of Giovanna d’ Arco and I Lombardi. Autograph letter signed as Erminia, dated 1866, in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, in 2 pages in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1816-1887), who sung at the world premiere Caterina Cornaro, Alzira, Stiffelio and Un Ballo in Maschera. Autograph note signed, in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 4 x 5 inches, one page, in excellent condition.

French bass-baritone (1861-1933), who starred in the world premiere of Massenet's Thais and many other operas. Autograph letter signed, written on Paris Opera letterhead, dated in 1909. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, one page, in excellent condition.  

French bass-baritone (1861-1933), who starred in the world premiere of Massenet's Thais and many other operas. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1910. Size is 4.75 x 6.25 inches, one page, in excellent condition.  

Mexican tenor (b.1964), large signed photo, shown as himself, with extensive inscription. Very clear handwriting and signature. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.