All Newest Opera Autographs

Austrian tenor (1872-1943), who perished in the Theresienstadt concentration camp. Signed photo postcard, shown in Die Lustige Witwe (Merry Widow), which he premiered in 1905. Inscribed and dated in 1910. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1909-1985), signed photo postcard, shown in Die Kluge world premiere performances in 1943. Stamped on verso by photographer Erich Fornoff, Frankfurt. Size is 5.25 x 3.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1923-2016), signed and inscribed photo, shown as Mother Marie in Dialogue des Carmelites from the world Premiere performance at La Scala Milan, 1957. Print stamped on front by photographer Piccagliani, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches. Some bumps on right side of photo not affecting the signature.

Italian baritone (1873-1940), signed postcard, dated in Buenos Aires in 1909. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, crease across, otherwise in very good condition.

Moravian soprano (1887-1982), famous star of the Vienna State Opera and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Signed photo postcard, shown in the title role in Ariadne auf Naxos which she premiered in Stuttgart in 1912. Photo is dated in Vienna, 1917. Blind stamped on front by photographer. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, a very slight crease in the right bottom of the photo, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1877-1928), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inched, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1876-1945), who starred in the world premiere of operas by Puccini (first Madama Butterfly), Leoncavallo (first Zaza in the title role and Mimi in La Boheme), Mascagni (first Lodoletta in the title role) and Giordano (first Stephana in Siberia). Signed colored photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Scottish soprano (1874-1967), in a stunningly beautiful signed photo postcard, shown as Melisande in Debussy's Pelleas et Melisande. Garden appeared in the world premiere production of this opera at the Opera-Comique in Paris in 1902. Garden was very famous in her time at the beginning of the 20th century, and one of the most celebrated singers of any era. Photo is 3.5 x 5.5 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. Signed photo, shown as Captain Vere in Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd, which he premiered in 1951, London. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1880-1966), signed photo postcard, shown in world premiere production of Fortunio, an opera by Andre Messager. Photograph is signed on front by Nadar, Paris. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 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. Signed photo postcard, shown in the title role of Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes, which he premiered in 1945, in London. Size is 3 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American baritone (1920-2005), best known for creating the title role in Benjamin Britten's opera Billy Budd. Large signed photo, shown in title role of Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd, which he premiered in London in 1951. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian soprano (1894-1985), signed large photo, shown in title role of Richard Strauss's opera Die Liebe der Danae at Bavarian Statsoper, Munich. Ursuleac starred in the first dress rehearsal of this opera in Salzburg, 1944. Stamped on verso by photographer Hans Schmidt of Buhnen-Fotos, Munich. Size 5.25 x 7 inches.

German soprano (1906-1987), outstanding in Wagner, Strauss and Mozart roles, and became a voice teacher at the Munich Music Conservatory. Signed photo postcard, shown in Die Liebe der Danae in the public premiere cast in Salzburg, 1952. Size 5.5 x 3.5 inches. Blind stamped on the front by photographer Ellinger, Salzburg, in excellent condition.

Austrian Soprano (1903-1991) and Austrian bass-baritone (1889-1976), large double-signed photo, shown in Arabella. Size is 6.25 x 7.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano, larger signed cabinet photo, shown in role, inscribed and dated by her in 1893. Size is 5.25 x 8.4 inches, a photo by Sciutto, Genova, some water stains over the lower border, not affecting the autograph, and wear over the corners, otherwise in good condition.

French soprano (1860-1955), signed photo, shown in role. Photo is 4.4 x 6.5 inches, mounted on a mat that is 6.1 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian soprano (1900-1957), signed photo, shown as Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana. Size is 3.5 x 4.6 inches, also handwritten by her on verso with a short sentiment, but signed only on front. A photo by Franklin photos, New York, in excellent condition.

Austrian mezzo-soprano (1864-1939), who was the first Charlotte in the world premiere of Massenet's opera "Werther" in 1892. Beautiful cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown as herself, dated in 1900; photo by Atelier Adele, Vienna.  Size is 4.25 x 6.3 inches, trimmed at the bottom, in very good condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1889-1973), who later in life was also a voice teacher in Milan. Signed photo, shown in the title role in Carmen, inscribed to conductor Gino Bianchi Rosa, dated in Barcelona in 1927. Size is 6.5 x 8.75 inches, minor silvering over left border, otherwise in excellent condition.

German soprano (1869-1942), her career focused mostly on operetta in both German and English. Large cabinet photo, signed by her, with a short sentiment, dated in 1899. Photo by Szekely, Vienna. Size is 4.5 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1859-1932), who had a very successful career in the 1880's, performing in important theaters in Spain, Argentina and Brazil. Signed cabinet photo, shown in role (probably in Carmen), mounted on a mat signed by her with a handwritten inscription that says: "Souvenir from the Lisbon season 1884-85", with 5 bars of printed music notes. Total size is 8.75 x 11.4 inches, binding traces on the left border, some minor rust and glue residues over the mat not affecting the signature, in very good condition anyway.

German soprano (1894-?), large signed photo, shown as herself, with a long sentiment in German. Photo is 6.75 x 9 inches, mounted on a mat that is 9.75 x 11.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass (1874-1926), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, with clear bold signature on front in excellent condition.

German singer and lute virtuoso player (1876-1945), who was also a composer of folk songs from Germany, France and Scandinavia. Large signed half-tone photograph, shown next to her lute, dated in 1912. Size is 7.5 x 11.4 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1876-1922), signed photo postcard, shown in role, dated in 1917. Size 3.25 x 5.25 inches. Very small creases on top right and bottom edges of photo not affecting the signature, in otherwise excellent condition.

German tenor (1876-1922), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated 1919. Print stamped on front by photography studio Binder, Berlin. Very bold and clear signature on front. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, with some small ink stains on top and bottom left of photo not affecting the signature.

Italian tenor (1844-1926), who had a fantastic international career, including many performances in Russia where he sang 16 seasons in Moscow and 27 in St. Petersburg, including a large repertoire. Fantastic photo postcard taken in Russia, signed by him, shown in an unknown role. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, minor signs of wear, otherwise in very good condition. Extremely rare and desirable!

American bass (1924-2008), signed photo, shown in Carmen, dated 1962. Stamped on verso by Atelier Dietrich, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American bass (1924-2008), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, inscribed to Leo Riemens, dated 1959. Stamped on verso by Fayer, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Swedish-born German contralto (1889-1943) who had a very important international career as a coloratura singer before WWII. Signed, handwritten note in German that says: "only the things that we give up to are lost", dated in Frankfurt in 1928; matted with an unsigned photo postcard, shown as Orpheus. Total size is 8.25 x 11.5 inches, note is 6.75 x 4 inches, in very good condition.

Spanish soprano (1888-1980), who had a great international career and later became the teacher of various important singers, including Maria Callas. Large signed photo, shown in her debut role as Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Naples, 1908. She wrote in Italian, "Souvenir of my debut" under the photo and above her signature. Photo by Alfredo Pesce, Naples. Size is 9.75 x 13.6 inches, some small holes on the mat and minor rust, otherwise in very good condition.

German bass-baritone (b.1918), signed inscribed postcard, shown as himself. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1895-1966), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated 1937. 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Star German contralto (1861-1936), who had a very successful international career, as she performed with Gustav Mahler, was remarkable in her interpretations in Richard Wagner roles, performing several times at Bayreuth Festival, sang in many important opera theaters of the world. Signed cabinet photo, shown in Der Ring (probably as Erda) at Bayreuth Festival, dated in 1896. A photo by W. Hoffert. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch tenor (b. 1924), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, handwritten and signed on verso. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian tenor (1937-1986), signed photo, shown in La Boheme. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French baritone (1913-2002), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1872-1947), signed photo postcard, shown in Die Walkure. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, some silvering over the entire image, otherwise in very good condition.

Spanish baritone (1919-2005), signed photo postcard, shown in the title role in Rigoletto. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Cornish soprano (1866-1945), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano and actress (1894-1951), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish tenor and teacher (1919-1998), signed photo, shown in Rigoletto, inscribed and dated in 1965. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Danish soprano and actress (1898-1952), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, handwritten and signed on verso, in excellent condition.

Spanish baritone (1893-1976), signed photo, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1960. Size is 3.4 x 5.1 inches, minor damage on the upper left corner, not affecting his image. Stamped on verso by photographer Torres, La Coruña.

English soprano (1880-1955), signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 3.4 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

English soprano, signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Size is 3.4 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian bass-baritone (1920-1985), signed photo, shown in the title role in Don Giovanni, inscribed. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in very good condition.