All Newest Opera Autographs

German tenor (1887-1949), signed photo postcard, shown in title role of Wagner's Lohengrin. Signed in Graz, dated 1920.  Size is 3.5 x 5.3 inches, in very good condition.

Czech tenor (1879-1948), signed photo postcard, shown in role (most likely the title role in Wagner's Lohengrin). Inscribed and signed in Graz, 1919. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches with a very small crack on bottom left but otherwise in excellent condition.

Slovenian baritone (1887-1970), signed photo postcard, shown as Wotan in Der Ring des Nibelungen, dated 1922. Inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer Heinzel. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches with some jagged edges not affecting the photograph. Otherwise in very good condition.

Leading Italian tenor (1845-1896), and brother of the famous conductor Cleofonte Campanini, his career developed in Europe where he was famous, later in America and was at the first inaugural night of the Metropolitan in 1883 in the title role in Faust.  Large signed lithograph by F. Matthews and Sons, shown young, probably taken from a book. Size is 10.4 x 14.25 inches, some rust toning over 3 of the borders, not affecting his image and barely affecting part of the signature, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1828-1922), later singing teacher, belonging to a family of singers (mother, sisters and brother were also singers), Boccabadati was famous in her time and even was considered by Verdi for the title role in the world premiere of La Traviata in 1853. Signed lithograph with a large portrait of her, labeled as the Prima Donna assoluta of the Teatro di Modena, season 1853-54, with a short sentiment by her. Size is 10.75 x 15.25 inches, some repaired cracks, rust and overall age toning, in good condition.

Italian tenor (1879-1932), signed photo postcard, shown in role (possibly the title role in Wagner's Lohengrin). Known for heroic roles in both Italian and the Wagnerian repertoire. Stamped on verso by Padone photographers, Novara. Bold and clear signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches with slight creases at top of photo but otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1879-1932), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Signature on front with extensive inscription and sentiment on verso, dated 1910. Blind stamped by photographer R. Paoli, Florence. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches with some silvering at top of photo but not affecting the signature. Otherwise in good condition.

Argentine soprano (1896-1969), who enjoyed a major opera career centered in Italy during the 1920s and 30s. Large signed photo, shown as herself, also signed by photographer T. Tevigliani, inscribed and dated in Barcelona, 1926. Size is 10.3 x 14 inches, in very good condition.

Greek-born Maltese tenor (1882-1941), who had a great international career focused mostly on heroic roles in the Italian repertoire, left recordings for Columbia, Pathé and Fonotipia. Signed photo, shown in role (likely either Siegmund or Siegfried in Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen), dated in 1926. Blind stamped by photographer Camuzzi, Milan. Photo is 6.1 x 8.6 inches with small crease on bottom right but otherwise in excellent condition.

American singer (1866-1937), and also the composer of the so-called Tin Pan Alley songs. Large photograph signed and inscribed by her, dated in New York, 1914. Size is 9.4 x 11.5 inches, some rust stains, dirt and scratches, but in overall good condition.

Greek-born Maltese tenor (1882-1941), who had a great international career focused mostly on heroic roles in the Italian repertoire, left recordings for Columbia, Pathé and Fonotipia. Signed photo, inscribed with a short sentiment and dated in 1915. Beautiful photo attached to solid cardboard backing with clear handwriting and signature. Photo is 6 x 8.4 inches (entire item including cardboard is 7.3 x 9.6 inches). Rare item in extremely good condition.

Italian tenor (1885-1939), sang at all the most important theaters in Europe and America, created the role of Luigi and Rinuccio in the world premiere of Il Tabarro and Gianni Schicchi at the Met Opera in 1918, and Paolo in Francesca da Rimini (opera by Zandonai). Beautiful large signed photograph, shown in role. Inscribed, signed in New York, dated 1920. Photograph by G. Mishkin, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, with very slight wear on edges but otherwise in excellent condition.

Star Austrian tenor (1891-1948), a close friend of composer Franz Lehar who created operettas for him. Signed score for a song he created, very popular in his time, later (1953) taken to an Austrian film with the same name. Bold, clear signature, inscribed and dated by him in 1934. Four pages, 10.5 x 13.5 inches, some cracks and damage on corners, otherwise in very good condition. WATCH STAR TENOR JONAS KAUFMANN SINGING "DU BIST DIE WELT FUR MICH"

Italian bass (1880-1970), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Inscribed and dated 1923. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches with some silvering but not affecting the signature. In very good condition.

Hungarian tenor (1917-1999), signed photo, shown in role (likely Pinkerton in Puccini's Madama Butterfly), dated 1960. Size is 3.3 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1893-1954), signed photo postcard, shown as Faust in Boito's Mefistofele. Inscribed to Leo Riemens with extensive sentiment and dated 1938. Blind stamped by photographer Allesandri Giovanni. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1893-1954), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Inscribed and signed as "Fernando",  dated 1921. Blind stamped by photographer Bellza Porto. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1884-1952), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Signature on front with additional sentiment on verso. Signed in Bologna, dated in 1915. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches with some silvering and smudges at top of photo not affecting the signature. Otherwise in good condition.

Italian bass (1894-1971), signed photo postcard, shown as Antonio in Lodoletta at La Scala, Milan. Inscribed to Leo Riemens and dated 1934. Photo by M. Camuzzi, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), signed photo postcard, shown in title role of Boris Godunov, probably his best-known and most celebrated role. Attractive photo with clear signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1912-1993), signed photo, shown as himself. Inscribed to Leo Riemens and dated 1957. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches with some mounting traces on right not affecting the signature. Otherwise in very good condition.

Star Italian tenor (1921-2003), who had a major international opera career between 1951 and 1976, particularly associated with spinto and dramatic tenor roles. Signed photo, shown as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen, inscribed and dated in 1960. Size is 4 x 5.9 inches, blind stamped by photographer Varani. A very attractive item, in excellent condition.

Star Italian tenor (1921-2003), signed photo, shown as Dick Johnson in Puccini's Fanciulla del West. He had a major international opera career between 1951 and 1976, particularly associated with the spinto and dramatic tenor roles of the Italian repertory, and was celebrated universally for his powerhouse voice, electrifying top notes, clear timbre, very elegant and passionate singing and remarkable performances. Photo Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, blind stamped by photographer Varani, beautiful item in excellent condition.

Superstar Italian tenor (1921-2003), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Inscribed and signed in Venice, dated 1960. Blind stamped by photographer Varani. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Brazilian coloratura soprano (1902-1999), signed photo, shown in the title role of Massenet's Manon, signature dated in 1993. Size is 8 x 10 inches, very attractive large photo in excellent condition.

American soprano and later stage director (b. 1954), signed photo, shown in title role of Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos at the New York City Opera. Stamped on verso by photographer Beth Bergman, New York. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Swedish-Hungarian soprano and later mezzo-soprano (1918-2006), especially celebrated for her Wagnerian and Strauss repertoire in a career that lasted over 4 decades. Fantastic and rare photograph boldly signed by the mezzo-soprano, shown probably as Elsa in Wagner's Lohengrin. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech tenor and silent film actor (1848-1933), signed photo postcard, shown in role, dated 1917. Blind stamped by photographer Varen Randeral, Prague. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches with some silvering around edges of photo but otherwise in good condition.

Italian soprano (b.1930), signed photo, shown as herself. Stamped on verso by photographer Luciano Ferri, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.8 inches with small crease on bottom left and some bending on edges but otherwise in very good condition.

Hungarian-born American tenor (1923-1981), who learned to sing while imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp. Signed photo, shown as himself. Inscribed and dated 1947, signed in New York. Stamped on verso by Heinz Photo, New York. Very bold and clear signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1891-1951), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Blind stamped by photographer Ermini, Milan. Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

German soprano (1915-2006), signed photo postcard, shown as the Marschallin in Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier, one of her most celebrated roles. She was among the most renowned classical singers of the 20th century, much admired for her performances of Mozart, Schubert, Strauss, and Wolf. Stamped on verso by photographer Fayer, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1923-2010), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Inscribed, dated 1950. Stamped on verso by photographer Arte Montacchini, Parma. Attractive photo with clear signature. Size is 3.3 x 5.4 inches with bending on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

German tenor (b.1940) and Finnish bass (b.1945), double signed photo, shown in Wagner's Die Gotterdammerung.  Very colorful large photo with bold signatures. Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1901-1975), signed large photo, shown in role. Inscribed with sentiment, dated 1958. Size is 5 x 7 inches, with some mounting traces and bending on edges but otherwise in good condition.

Danish (and later American) tenor (1890-1973), signed photo postcard, generally considered the preeminent Wagnerian tenor of the twentieth century. This is a relatively rare image of him as Siegmund in Die Walkure, signed and dated in Lyon in 1933. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in extremely good condition.

Canadian baritone (1928-1961), signed photo postcard, shown as the Wanderer in Siegfried at the 1961 Bayreuth festival. Photo by Rudolf Betz, Bayreuth. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass-baritone (1940-2016), signed photo, shown as Alberich in Der Ring des Nibelungen at Royal Opera, Covent Garden in 2005. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (b.1945), signed photo, shown as Alberich in Der Ring des Nibelungen. Attractive photo with very clear signature. Size is 4 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian bass Walter Fink (b.1949) and Austrian bass Kurt Rydl (b.1947), double signed photo, shown as Fasolt and Fafner in Das Rheingold at the Vienna State Opera. Photo by Fayer, Vienna. Colorful and evocative photo with distinct costumes! Size is 5.75 x 4 inches in excellent condition.

New Zealand-born tenor (b.1971), signed photo, shown as Siegmund in Die Walkure at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden in 2007. Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, bright colorful photo in excellent condition.

German tenor (b.1940), signed photo, shown in the title role of Siegfried at the Metropolitan Opera. Photo by Winnie Klotz, New York.  Size is 4.9 x 7.1 inches, very attractive photo in excellent condition.

German soprano (1912-1991), signed photo, shown as Isolde in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde at the 1952 Bayreuth Festival. Photo by Ursula Strelow. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, powerful evocative image with some creases on top right edge but otherwise in very good condition.

German tenor (b.1963), signed photo, shown as Mime in Siegfried at the 2006 Bayreuth Festival. Beautiful color photo, size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian-Hungarian bass-baritone (1888-1953), signed postcard portrait, shown as Wotan in Der Ring des Nibelungen, signed at Bayreuth and dated in 1930. Very clear and bold signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish tenor (1897-1938), famous in his time, Fleta created the role of Calaf in the world premiere of Turandot in 1926. Signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, with slight wear on bottom left edge but otherwise in excellent condition.

Legendary Swedish soprano (1918-2005) and superstar Canadian tenor (1926-2015), double signed photo, shown backstage in title roles of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde at the 1973 Orange Festival. Stamped on verso by photographer Georges Farret, Marseille. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

English baritone (b. 1952), shown as Alberich in Wagner's Das Rheingold at the 2006 Bayreuth Festival. Very attractive photo with colorful costumes and background. Size is 5 x 7 inches in excellent condition.