All Newest Opera Autographs

Argentinian soprano (1897-1977), signed card, signed at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, dated in 1930. Written in Spanish, inscribed with a short sentiment. Size is 4.5 x 3.5 inches with serrated edges at corners of the card, otherwise in very good condition.   

Finnish soprano (1856-1936). Signed card, signed in San Francisco, dated in 1886. Attached to another card behind, providing a solid backing. Size is 3.5 x 2 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous French baritone (1847-1909), starred in the world premiere performance of Massenet's Le Roi de Lahore, Saint-Saens's Ascanio and Henry VIII, among others.  Autograph letter signed, written in French, dated in 1908, sold untranslated. Four folded pages, size is 4.3 x 7 pages, in excellent condition.

French mezzo-soprano star of the Paris Opera (1815-1903), who appeared in the world premiere productions of Berlioz's Benvenuto Cellini, Donizetti's La Favorite among others. Autograph letter signed, written in French, sold untranslated. Handwritten on two pages, on one double-sided document. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1889-1936), one of the most famous singers in the early 20th century. Autograph note signed, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Handwritten on a 2-sided card, signature on verso. Very clear text and signature. Size is 5.8 x 3.75 inches, in very good condition.

Super star Italian soprano (1843-1919), one of the greatest singers of the 19th century. Autograph letter signed, written in French, sold untranslated. Handwritten on two successive pages, front to back. Size is 4.2 x 6.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Super star Italian soprano (1843-1919), one of the greatest singers of the 19th century. Autograph letter signed, written in French, dated 1892. Sold untranslated. Handwritten on two successive pages, front to back. Size is 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition, beautifully well-preserved!

Star Swedish tenor (1911-1960), one of the greatest of the 20th century. Great signed photo, shown with his daughter Ann-Charlotte (left) and wife Anna-Lisa (center). Size is 8 x 10 inches

 German tenor (1901-1975),  signed photo postcard, shown in Meistersinger, with a short sentiment. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, stamped on verso by photographer Atelier Dietrich, Vienna, in excellent condition.

Siberian-born soprano (1920-1987), one of the most admired coloratura voices of the post-WWII period. Set of 2 typed letters signed by her, with the letter head from the Vienna State Opera and dated in 1967 and 1968, plus a smaller page with her signature. In German, sold untranslated, each one is 8.2 x 11.5 inches, smaller page is 8 x 7.6 inches. Crack on one of the letters, storage holes in the smaller signed page, otherwise in very good condition.

German tenor (1901-1975), signed photo postcard, shown as Walther von Stolzing in Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg at Bayreuth Festival. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Mexican tenor (1895-1974) who starred in the world premiere performances of Sergei Prokofiev's Love For Three Oranges.  Autograph letter signed, in English, dated in 1929. Hand-written on three successive pages detailing his recent and upcoming performances. Size is 5.4 x 8.3 inches, slight tear on top third of each page, but otherwise in good condition.

Star Italian soprano (1874-1945), who created the role of Madama Butterfly, as well as roles in operas by Mascagni, Giordano and Leocavallo. Congratulatory telegram sent to Brazilian soprano Bidu Sayao (1902-1999). Size is 9.8 x 7 inches, small folds and creases on top and bottom right corners, otherwise well-preserved item on attractive orange carbon paper.

Italian soprano (1877-1928). Autograph note signed, dated in 1926. Written in Italian, sold untranslated. Text is on both sides of one double-sided card, signature on verso. Size is 5 x 4.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1845-1900), autograph note signed. Written in German, sold untranslated. Size is 4.4 x 5.7 inches, mounting traces on verso but otherwise in very good condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1918-2016), signed photo, shown as herself. Inscribed. Photo by Renzo Cinti, Rome. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

Scottish contralto (1825-1847), who became a successful performer at the Haymarket Theatre during her short life, and was the sister of famed Scottish soprano Mary Ann Paton. Fine signature cut attached to portrait of the contralto shown in a role. Total size is 3.75 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1812-1867), who was the first interpreter of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, Pia de' Tolomea and Rosmonda d'Inghilterra. Signature cut measuring 3.25 x 1.3 inches, beautifully preserved in excellent condition.  Also included: clip from London News, 1843, profiling Persiani's career and performances. Size is 8 x 10.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Cuban tenor (b. 1938), large signed photo, shown as Cavaradossi in Puccini's Tosca at the National Theater, Belgrade, dated in 1980. Inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1895-?), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Inscribed to Leo Riemens, dated in 1936.Photo by Ermini, Milan. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American tenor (1873-1935), signed photo, shown in title role of Wagner's Tannhauser, signed in London, dated in 1909. Photo is 2 x 3.75 inches attached to solid CDV backing, so total size is 2.6 x 4 inches. Beautiful item in exceptional condition!

Italian bass (b. 1934), signed photo, shown as Lotario in Ambroise Thomas's Mignon, signed in Trieste, dated in 1961. Inscribed. Size is 4 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

French baritone and stage director (1902-1981) based at the Paris Opera Comique, signed photo, shown as himself. Inscribed. Size is 4.8 x 6.7 inches, some bending at corners but otherwise in very good condition.

American baritone (1922-2011) known for his exceptional voice and long career with the Metropolitan Opera, which spanned 642 performances in twenty-six roles. Attractive signed and inscribed photo, shown as himself. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

American bass-baritone (b.1933), signed photo, shown as Osmin in Mozart's Entfuhrung Aus dem Serail at the Teatro Maggio Musicale, Florence. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1902-1976), large signed photo, shown as himself. Inscribed and dated in 1942. Stamped on verso by photographer James Abresch, New York. Very bright and attractive photo, clear handwriting and signature. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1889-1986), signed photo postcard, shown as Tebaldo in Gounod's Romeo et Juliette at La Scala Milan. Signed in Milan, dated in 1940, inscribed to Leo Riemens with short sentiment. Photo by M. Camuzzi, Milan. Size is 4 x 6 inches, slight stain on bottom right but otherwise in extremely good condition.

Italian baritone (1889-1986), signed photo postcard, shown as Frate Bonifazio in Massenet's Le Jongleur de Notre Dame at La Scala Milan. Signed in Milan, dated in 1939, inscribed to Leo Riemens. Photo by Italfoto, Milan. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in extremely good condition.

French lyric tenor, who debuted at the Opera Comique in 1910, signed photo postcard, shown as Don Jose in George Bizet's Carmen. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, some silvering at top, otherwise in very good condition.

Austrian bass (1880-1964), signed photo postcard, shown as Gurnemanz in Wagner's Parsifal in Vienna, dated in 1920. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in very good condition.

Italian bass (1888-?), signed photo, shown as himself. Signed at the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, dated in 1930. Size is 5.3 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian bass-baritone (1906-1985), signed photo postcard, shown in role, dated 1934. Blind stamped by photographer Ettore Reale, Rome. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some wear on edges but otherwise in very good condition.

Italian bass (1886-1937), signed postcard with a portrait, dated in Buenos Aires in 1936. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1878-1947), signed photo postcard, shown in role, signed in Bologna, dated in 1925. Inscribed. Blind stamped by Studio Graziani photographers, Bologna. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, some tear on photo paper on top right not affecting the image or signature. Discount reflected in price. Otherwise in good condition.

Italian tenor (1895-1972), signed photo, shown as the Duke of Mantua in Verdi's Rigoletto, dated in 1932. Inscribed with extensive sentiment. Size is 3.75 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1891-1976), signed photo, shown in Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari's Il Campiello at La Scala, Milan, inscribed. Photo by M. Camuzzi, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.8 inches, slight wear on edges but otherwise in good condition.

Danish (and later American) tenor (1890-1973), generally considered the preeminent Wagnerian tenor of the twentieth century. Beautiful Signed photo postcard, shown as Tristan in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde at the Vienna Staatsoper, dated in 1934. Clear and bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1885-1947), large signed photo, shown in title role of Massenet's Werther, his best known role, at the Opera Comique, Paris. Inscribed to Leo Riemens. Size is 5.3 x 8.3 inches, slight wear on edges but otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1896-1986), beautiful large signed photo, shown as Pinkerton in Puccini's Madama Butterfly at La Scala, Milan. Inscribed and signed in Buenos Aires, dated in 1932. Photo by M. Camuzzi, Milan. Clear handwriting and signature. Size is 6.5 x 9 inches, in extremely good condition.

Italian baritone (b. 1929), signed photo, shown as Marcello in Puccini's La Boheme at the Teatro Massimo, Palerno, dated in 1955. Inscribed with sentiment. Blind stamped by Lillo Foto, Palermo. Size is 7 x 4.75 inches, significant bending on corners but otherwise in very good condition.

Italian comprimario tenor (1909-1999), signed photo, shown as Goro in Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Inscribed  and dated in 1958. Stamped on verso by photographer A. Villani, Bologna. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in extremely good condition.

Italian tenor (1893-1973), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated in 1925. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some wear on edges but otherwise in good condition.

Legendary Italian tenor (1885-1969), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, with famous colleague Aureliano Pertile, photographed in 1930. Photo by Vera Fotografia. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1885-1969), who had a long and very successful career at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, also appearing in many other major international opera theaters. Attractive large photo, shown as himself, signed in Buenos Aires, dated in 1921. Inscribed. Photo itself is sized at 6.75 x 8.3 inches attached to larger mat, total item size is 8.25 x 11.5 inches. Beautifully preserved in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor (1907-1976), signed photo postcard, shown in role. Stamped on verso by photographer Fayer, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

Italian bass (1891-1962), signed photo postcard, shown as the Landgraf in Wagner's Tannhauser at La Scala, Milan. Signed in Trieste, dated in 1932. Photo by Foto Paganini. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

French Canadian tenor (1903-1974) based in Italy during the pre-World War II era, signed photo, shown as himself. Signed in Vienna as "Giuseppe Massu", his Italian stage name, dated in 1935. Size is 3.3 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1889-1957), signed photo postcard, shown as Romeo in Gounod's Romeo et Juliette at La Scala Milan, dated in 1940. Photo by M. Camuzzi, Milan. Size is 4.1 x 5.9 inches, some wear on edges but otherwise in very good condition.