All Newest Opera Autographs

Italian tenor ((1871-1950), creator of the role of Andrea Chenier in Giordano's opera of the same name. Signed photograph, shown as himself. Blind stamped on front and stamped on verso by photographer Ermini, Milan. Size is 6.25 x 8.5 inches, small jagged line near top and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition. VERY RARE!

Italian baritone (1885-1965), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1929. Stamped on verso by photographer Mario Alessandrini, Milan. Size is 6.75 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Canadian soprano (1921-2011) and French-Canadian tenor (1916-2006), double signed photograph, shown in roles. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor (1875-?), whose full name was Galileo Ainor Gasparri, sang mostly in Italy but also made successful guest appearances in Sydney and Kiev. His wife was the legendary French soprano Emma Calvé. Signed photograph, shown as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen, dated in 1923. Stamped on verso by photographer Aime Dupont. Size is 5 x 7 inches, small tear on bottom right, otherwise in very good condition. 

Italian tenor (b.1960). Fine color photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1989. Size is 5.75 x 3.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Finnish soprano (1876-1944) who had an international career but became famous mostly in Finland. Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. A photo by Dover photographers, London. Size is 5.75 x 8 inches, very small tear in the middle of photo not affecting image or signature and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition.

Canadian tenor (1878-1959), also known as Edoardo Di Giovanni, a specialist in the light lyric French repertoire, who later became the director of the Metropolitan Opera of New York from 1935 to 1950.  Signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Wagner's Parsifal. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

French soprano (1824-1905), signed CDV photo shown in role. Stamped on verso by Carjat and company photographers, Paris. Size is 2.25 x 4 inches, in excellent condition

American soprano (1887-1967),  signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed.  Size is 3.5 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.   

French soprano (1864-1954), signed postcard photograph, shown as herself. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Algerian soprano (1883-1972), signed postcard photograph, shown in role (possibly in Lehar's Die Lustige Witwe (the Merry Widow)). Photo by Varischi Artico photographers. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano/contralto (1891-1955), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 6.25 x 8.75 inches, attractive vintage photo, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1872-1949) who debuted in 1897 in Marchetti's opera Ruy Blas, and retired from stage in the late 1920s. Letter addressed to Pietro Mascagni written by a different hand but signed by Bassi dated in Florence, 1909, where he mentions an invitation to sing in a concert. Size is 4.4 x 6.9 inches, 2 written pages, in overall very good condition.

Mexican contralto (1887-1968), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed, dated in Modena in 1933. Photo by Foto Reale photographers. Size is 6 x 9.25 inches, some rust and mounting traces on both front and verso, priced accordingly. 

Mexican contralto (1887-1968), signed photograph, shown as herself. Stamped on verso by Servizio Foto-Cinematografico studio, Rome. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1871-1959), famous in her time, created the role of Adriana Lecouvreur (Cilea) in the world premiere in 1902. Signed postcard photograph, shown in role.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Star Puerto Rican tenor (1871-1946), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in Buenos Aires in 1908. Photo by Ermini, Milan. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, small crease on top right, otherwise in excellent condition.

German baritone (1873-1929), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in New York in 1912. Photo by Gerlach, Berlin. Size is 8.5 x 11.5 inches, small creases and tears underneath the photo but in otherwise very good condition.

Italian tenor (1848-?). Attractive cabinet photograph by Hugo Danz (Berlin) signed and inscribed by the tenor on verso, dated in Berlin in 1889.  Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French baritone (1855-1901), known as Arthur Cobalet, particularly associated with the Opera-Comique theater.  Signed cabinet photograph, shown in role in Ambroise Thomas's Mignon, inscribed and dated in Paris in 1888. Photo by A. Libert, Paris. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.   

Italian tenor (1865-1943) and one of the most important Italian tenors of his day, having premiered many title roles during his career, Fenton in Verdi's "Falstaff" among them. Beautiful signed cabinet photograph, shown in role, inscribed in Milan, dated in 1900. Photo by Esptugas, Barcelona. Size is 3.75 x 6.75 inches, mounting tape traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1891-1951) and Argentinian mezzo-soprano (1903-1974), double signed photograph, shown in roles. Stamped on verso by Annibale Annibaletto photographers, Brescia. This is a 4 x 5.75 inch photograph matted on soft cardboard, total item size is 7.5 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition. Rare!

Belgian baritone (1883-1947), a leading performer at the Royal Opera House, Metropolitan Opera, and Chicago Grand Opera.  2 Signed photographs, both mounted onto a single piece of cardboard, shown in roles in both Debussy's Pelleas et Melisande and Henri Rabaud's Marouf, with extensive inscriptions. Bold handwriting and signature. Photo sizes range from 4.25 x 6.25 to 4.75 x 6.75 inches, total item size is 7.75 x 10.25 inches, several creases on both front and verso and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition. 

Italian mezzo-soprano (1888-?), also known as Rina Agozzi, signed photograph, shown as herself. 3.25 x 4.5 inch postcard photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 7 x 9.25 inches, creases and wear on the cardboard, photo itself is in very good condition. 

American coloratura soprano (1886-1963) who sang at the Metropolitan Opera from 1914 to 1921. Fine card signed by her. Size is 5.6 x 3.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1824-1884). Fine card signed by him with a short sentiment dated in Providence, Rhode Island, 1876. Size is 5.3 x 3.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1865-1952), American painter (1857-1919). Set of 2 cards signed by them (one signature on each card. Story dated his signature in 1895). Size is 3.5 x 2.8 inches each, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Ukrainian-born bass (1891-1978). Greeting card with a short note signed by his wife on behalf of the couple. Size is 3.9 x 2.4 inches, in very good condition. Its original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.

French bass (1868-1933), Italian baritone (1871-1924). Album page signed by both artists plus one unidentified signer. Size is 5.75 x 3.4 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1921-2016). Album page signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 5.25 x 4.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano (1870-1951), also known as Sara Cahier. Card signed by her dated 1935. Size is 3.75 x 2 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian soprano (1870-1926), signed cabinet photograph, shown possibly in role, dated in 1905. Photo by N. Chefez, Vienna. Size is 5 x 7.75 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise attractive vintage item in very good condition. 

French soprano (1859-1939), sister of pianist Théodore Ritter.  Signed cabinet photograph, shown as Marie in Donizetti's La Fille du Regiment, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Milan in 1883. Photo by Farina Bolo photographers, Vicenza. Size is 4 x 8 inches, in excellent condition. 

French soprano (1858-1942). Signed photograph, shown in role in Massenet's La Navaraisse, dated in 1918.  Photo is taken from a magazine or program and mounted on soft cardboard, with the signature on the left side of the cardboard. Total item size is 2.75 x 5.5 inches, in good condition.

French soprano (1858-1942). Signed cabinet-style photograph, shown in the title role of Isidore de Lara's opera Messaline, dated in 1902.  Photo by Aime Thompson, New York. Size is 4.2 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Attractive vintage item!

Italian bass-baritone (1875-1919), sang widely throughout Italy as well as Spain and South America. Signed photograph, shown as himself, this is a 4 x 5.75 inch photograph mounted on solid cardboard, with signature on photo and inscription above and below the photo, dated in Lisbon in 1910. Photo by Varischi and Artico photographers, Milan. Total item size is 6.5 x 9 inches, small creases on edges of cardboard and small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French tenor (1834-1898), husband of star soprano Adelina Patti. Signed mini-cabinet photo, shown as himself inscribed.  Photo by Sarony, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Polish soprano (1869-1931).  Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Beautiful vintage item with bold handwriting and signature. Photo by Ganzini and Gabriel photographers, Milan. This is a 4.75 x 7.5 inch photo mounted onto larger cabinet backing, total item size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, very slight creases on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.   

German soprano (1880-1950), signed cabinet photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, inscribe, dated in Vienna in 1910. Photo by Pietzner. Size is 3.75 x 8.25 inches, some rust on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.  

Italian bass (1890-1951), signed photograph, shown as Ramfis in Verdi's Aida. Inscribed sentiment and dated in 1927 at La Scala, Milan. Blind stamped on front by photographer M. Castagneri, Milan. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

French soprano (1846-1926), later known as "Marie Roze-Perkins", reflecting her first marriage to the operatic bass Julius ("Jule") E. Perkins. Signed CDV-style photograph, shown as herself, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in London in 1875. photo by Miniature Painters photo studio, London. Signed as "Marie Roze-Perkins". Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.  

French mezzo-soprano (1897-?), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed, dated in 1929. Size is 5.75 x 9 inches, very slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French tenor, signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed with sentiment.  Size is 6.75 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1903-1986), signed photograph, shown as Pinkerton in Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Inscribed with sentiment, dated in 1939. Stamped on verso by photographer B. Lauro, Naples. Size is 5.75 x 9 inches, in excellent condition. 

Bulgarian mezzo-soprano (1905-1979),  signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed, dated in Buenos Aires in 1938. Blind stamped on front by pohtographer Treti. Size is 6.25 x 9.25 inches, some spots on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Spanish tenor (1892-1975) and husband of celebrated soprano Fidela Campiña. Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed and dated in 1928. Size is 6.75 x 9.25 inches, small spots on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

French soprano, active in the early twentieth century, signed photograph, shown in the title role of Richard Strauss's Salome, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Paris in 1935. Blind stamped on front and stamped on verso by Artico photographers, Milan. Size is 6 x 8.675 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian-born soprano (1883-1964), was the wife of famous conductor Tullio Serafin, who she married in 1915. Signed photograph, shown in role, dated in New York in 1928, singed as "Elena Rakowska Serafin", bold handwriting and signaure. Size is 8 x 10 inches, very slight creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition.