All Newest Opera Autographs

Signed photo postcard of the German tenor (1881-1944) shown as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen, dated in 1908, Dresden. Blind stamp on front by photographer Ter & Genscheidt, Dresden. Size 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

German bass (1921-1980).  Signed photo postcard shown as himself.  Size 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1933-2015).  Signed photo postcard shown in role. Also signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Vienna, 1965. Stamped on verso by photographer Dietrich, Vienna. Size 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Signed photo of the Finish tenor (b.1943) shown in role. Size 5.75 x 4 inches.

German soprano (1894-1976) who developed an important career at the Metropolitan opera as a performer of Wagnerian roles. Gorgeous signed photo, shown as Rautendelein, in La Campana Sommersa, opera by Ottorino Respighi, at the US premiere in 1928 in presence of the composer at the Met Opera. Size is 8 x 10 inches, inscribed and dated in Ravinia in 1929, in excellent condition

American tenor (1887-1977), first African-american male concert artist to receive acclaim. Signed photo, 8 x 10 inches, dated in 1938, in excellent condition

English tenor (1910-1986), closely associated with composer Benjamin Britten for nearly 40 years. Pears created the role of the fisherman Peter Grimes in the opera of the same name by Britten in 1945. Signed photo postcard, shown as Peter Grimes, with a short sentiment, dated in 1962. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition

French tenor (1867-1943), very popular in his time for his amazing voice, he created several roles in operas by Massenet, De Falla, Widor, Milhaud and other composers. Signed half-tone photo, shown in role, dated in Brussels in 1911. Size is 6.5 x 9 inches.

Polish dramatic soprano (1893-1963), famous for her international career and for creating the role of Turandot (opera by Puccini), in the world premiere at La Scala in 1926. Signed photo, shown as herself, dated in 1921. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Italian baritone (1877-1953), whose real name was Ruffo Titta Cafiero (Ruffo was his first name). He developed a long and very successful career in America and Europe. Signed cabinet photo, shown as himself, dated in Habana in 1915. Photo by J.A. Suarez, Habana. Size is 3 x 6.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Hungarian-born bass-baritone (1813-1883), Hölzel was the singer of choice for the role of Beckmesser in the world premiere of Die Meistersinger in 1868. Gorgeous autograph music quote with 11 bars from a song for voice and piano, signed by him and dated in 1874, inscribed to his sister-in-law, Lulu Gerstäcker, in Vienna. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Bohemian-born tenor (1821-1864), a famous singer in his time, Richard Wagner initially chose Ander to be the first Tristan in the world premiere, but he died at age 43 just months before the first performance in Munich, with husband and wife Ludwig and Malvina Schnorr von Carolsfeld in the title roles. Autograph letter signed, 1 large piece of paper folded in to 4 pages, of which 3 are handwritten and the 3rd is signed and dated at the bottom. Pages are 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in German (sold untranslated), excellent condition.

Austrian-born baritone (1818-1872), creator of the role of Wolfram in the 1845 world premiere of Tannhauser. Autograph letter signed, in German, no date mentioned. Sold untranslated. One large sheet folded into 4 pages, handwritten and signed on page 1. Page size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, has folds, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1825-1902), famous in his time, created the role of Walther von Stolzing in the world premiere of Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg in 1868, and Froh in the world premiere of Das Rheingold in 1869. Autograph music quote with 4 bars from a famous piece from Lohengrin ("Nun sei bedankt, mein lieber Schwan!..."), signed by him and dated in Mainz, 1870, on a single piece of paper with his letterhead. Size is 8 x 7 inches, minor damage on the top left and right corners, has folds, otherwise in excellent condition. Rare.

Signed photo postcard of the Swedish-Hungarian soprano (1918-2006) shown in role in Orff's Oedipus. Stamped on verso by photographer Sabine Toepffer, Munich. Size 4 x 5.75 inches.

Signed photo of the Swedish-Hungarian soprano (1918-2006) shown in role. Stamped on verso by photographer Sabine Toepffer, Munich. Size 4 x 5.75 inches.

Belgian mezzo-soprano (1885-?).  Signed photo postcard shown as herself, dated between 1911-1912 at Bayreuth Festival.  Size 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (b.1932).  Signed photo postcard shown in Alban Berg's Wozzeck at Bayern Staatsoper, Munich; inscribed on verso and dated in 1996. Stamped on verso by photographer Sabine Toepffer, Munich. Size 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed promo photo of the German bass-baritone (b.1958) shown as herself. Size 4 x 5.5 inches.

Signed photo postcard of the German soprano (1903-?) shown as herself, dated in 1936, Berlin. Size 3.25 x 5.25 inches.

Italian baritone (1800-1876), very famous in his time, created several important roles including Ernesto in Il Pirata, Valdeburgo in La Straniera and Riccardo in Puritani (the three, operas by Bellini), as well as Malatesta in Don Pasquale by Donizetti. Autograph letter signed by him in Paris, 1844, to his friend and college, star Italian bass Luigi Lablache ("My dear Lablache" at the top"). Tamburini was known, together with Lablache, Grisi and Rubini, as the famous "Puritani Quartet". One large piece of paper folded into 4 pages, handwritten in 2 pages, one with the letter, another saying " Monsieur L. Lablache". Size of each page is 5.25 x 8 inches, has folds, otherwise in excellent condition. Rare!

Hungarian-born baritone (1827-1904), among other things he was the first Hans Sachs in Vienna, created the role of King Solomon in the 1875 world premiere of Die Königing von Saba, opera by Karl Goldmark. Autograph letter signed and dated by him in Vienna in 1868, 1 page, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in German (sold untranslated), in excellent condition.

German tenor (1788-1825), sang in many theaters in Germany, Denmark Holland and also in Paris. Gerstäcker was the first Florestan in Hamburg, and the first Max (Der Freischutz) in Hannover where he died at age 37. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, in German (sold untranslated), 7 x 10.25 inches, dated in Dresden in 1820. Mounted on a piece of paper, has folds and some paper loss over the right border, otherwise in good condition.

Star russian bass (1873-1938), one of the greatest of all time. Autograph letter signed, undated, in French (sold untranslated), 1 large piece of paper, folded into 4 pages of which only the first is handwritten. Size of the page is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, in overall very good condition

German bass (1796-1832), who focused mostly on basso buffo roles, his career developed mostly in Berlin. Autograph receipt note signed, handwritten in German (sold untranslated), dated by him in Berlin in 1827. One page sized 8.25 x 9.5 inches. Top corners are damaged, overall rust tone, otherwise in good condition, rare.

English tenor (1819-1889), son of the famous English tenor John Braham (1774-1856), who successfully toured through England, Scotland, Ireland, and also in the US. Autograph music quote, signed and dated by him in 1851, 7 x 4.25 inches, in excellent condition

German baritone (1788-1856) and actor, was an important singer who created several roles in operas by Spontini and Meyerbeer, but most importantly created the role of Caspar in the world premiere of Der Freischütz by Weber. Autograph letter signed, one page, undated and handwritten only on one side, 8 x 10.5 inches. In German, sold untranslated, some rust toning over the borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

German tenor (1789-1870), one of the leading tenors in Germany in the 1810s and 20s, created several roles in operas by Spontini, Meyerbeer and Marschner. Autograph letter signed and dated by him in 1843, in German, one page, 8.25 x 10.25 inches. Sold untranslated, minor damage on top right and left corners, otherwise in excellent condition.

Swiss-born tenor (1793-1860) who developed an important career in Austria at the Hofoper, in Paris and later in Germany. Autograph letter signed and dated by him in 1839, in German, sold untranslated. One page, written only on 1 side. Size is 8.25 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor (1796-1852), successfully performed in several European theaters, later work mostly at the Hoftheater in Stuttgart, where he would become a teacher and song composer. Autograph letter signed by him, dated in 1830, 1 large piece of paper folded into 4 pages - all 4 are handwritten- each one sized 8 x 9.5 inches. In German language, sold untranslated, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage lithograph of his son, Franz Jaeger Jr. (1821-1887), also a noted opera singer at the Hoftheater in Stuttgart. Size is 8 x 11.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed photo postcard of the Norwegian tenor (1890-1945) shown as herself, dated in Berlin, 1925. Size 3.25 x 5.5 inches.

German bass (1900-1987).  Signed card attached to a photo of him, inscribed and dated in 1979. Size 4 x 6 inches, in very good condition.

Card signed by the German soprano (1908-1943) attached to a half-tone photo, with a short sentiment under the photo. Size 3.75 x 5.25 inches.

German bass-baritone (b.1949).  Signed photo shown as The Wanderer in Wagner's Siegfried at Teatro Trieste, 1984. Stamped on verso by photographer De Rota, Trieste. Size 4.5 x 6 inches.

Signed photo of the German soprano (1922-1979) shown as Elisabetta in Verdi's Don Carlo at Berlin Opera. Stamped on verso by photographer Saeger, Berlin. Size 4 x 5.5 inches.

German soprano (1881-1938), who had an excellent, thoroughly trained, expressive voice, successful in a vast repertoire, a singer who has left many recordings between 1909-1915. Signed photo postcard, shown as Ortrud in Wagner's Lohengrin. Size 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

Signed promo photo of the German soprano (b.1971) shown as herself. Size 4 x 6 inches.

Signed promo photo of the German soprano (b.1971). Size 6 x 4 inches.

German soprano (b.1933).  Signed photo postcard shown in role.  Stamped on verso by photographer Rudolf Betz, Munich.  Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

American baritone (b.1935).  Signed photo postcard, shown as himself.  Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

German soprano (1910-?).  Signed photo postcard shown as herself, dated in Vienna in 1941.  Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Signed photo postcard of the Swiss soprano (1901-1985) shown as herself. Size 4 x 6 inches.

American soprano (b.1934).  Signed photo shown as Elisabetta in Verdi's Don Carlo, dated in 1965. Stamped on verso by photographer Ilse Buhz, Berlin. Size 4.25 x 5.75 inches.

Austrian bass (1942-2009).  Signed promo photo, shown as himself.  Size is 4 x 6 inches, in very good condition.

German opera singer (b.1936).  Signed photo postcard shown as herself, dated on verso in 1961.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Canadian baritone (1935-2001).  Signed photo shown as himself. Stamped on verso by photographer Fayer, Vienna. Size 3.5 x 5.25 inches.

Swiss soprano (1935-1974).  Signed photo shown in role, dated in 1966. Stamped on verso by photographer Speidel, Hamburg. Size 4 x 5.75 inches.

German baritone (b.1942).  Signed photo postcard, shown as himself.  Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.