All Newest Opera Autographs

French soprano (1894-1962), and teacher later in life, her career developed mostly at the Opera Comique and the Opera de Paris. Larger signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed, 6 x 8.5 inch photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 9.5 x 13 inches. some cuts and creases on the sides of the cardboard, not affecting the photo, otherwise in very good condition.

Ukrainian-born bass (1891-1978), signed photograph, shown as himself, printed photographer signature on front. This is a 7 x 8.75 inch photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 9.5 x 11.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian soprano (1894-1948), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed at the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires in 1928. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches, small creases on edges and rust on verso, otherwise in good condition. 

American bass (1873-1935) and later opera manager, made many recordings in the early days of the Victor Talking Machine company. Signed photograph, shown as himself,  inscribed, dated in 1914. Blind stamped on front by Mishkin photo studio, New York. Size is 5.75 x 7.5 inches, small crease on top left and some silvering, otherwise in very good condition.

Star Italian tenor (1921-2003), one of the greatest tenors of all time; and famous Italian soprano (1922-2004). Attractive black and white photograph signed by both stars, shown backstage following a performance of Puccini's La Boheme along with baritone Gian Giacomo Guelfi. Stamped on verso by photographer Georges Farret, Marseille. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

2 sided signed document (passport validation) signed by the Italian mezzo soprano (1884-1917) with a unsigned 2.75 x 3.25 inch photo, shown as herself, inserted on the top left of the document. Total item size is 9.75 x 13 inches, vintage document and photo, small tear in middle, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1876-1946), postcard signed by her (not a photo of her), dated in 1908, bold handwriting and signature, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: unsigned half-tone photograph of her with young child, also 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately.

American baritone and composer (1897-1943),  the first African-American artist to succeed in Broadway, getting regularly hired, sang in the original production of Jules Kern's Showboat in 1927. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1931. Stamped on verso by photographer Charles A. Braun, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition.

English contralto (1912-1953) whose death at the peak of her fame was a shock to the musical world. Signed card of 2 x 3.5 inches with bold handwriting and signature. Also included: unsigned photograph, shown as herself, size is 4 x 5.75 inches. Both in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Photograph of the Austrian tenor (1891-1948), revered as one of the world's finest Mozartian tenors and German conductor (1894-1985) served as the Music Director of the Düsseldorf Symphony among other orchestras, signed by both artists. Inscribed by both, dated in 1931. Stamped on verso by J. Saumer photo studio, Salzburg. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

American soprano (1905-1977). Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 8.2 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German-born soprano (1915-2006), and German mezzo-soprano (1928-2021), both among the most renowned opera singers of the 20th century. Double signed postcard photograph, shown as themselves in friendly conversation likely outside the Salzburg theatre. Photo by Ellinger, Salzburg. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

German-born soprano (1915-2006), and German mezzo-soprano (1928-2021), both among the most renowned opera singers of the 20th century. Double signed postcard photograph, shown as themselves in friendly conversation likely outside the Salzburg theatre. Photo by Ellinger, Salzburg. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Star French soprano (1890-1979), one of the greatest Wagnerian sopranos during the 1930s and 1940s, who had many complications due to an alleged association with the Germans during the occupation of France. Beautiful and evocative signed photograph, shown as Isolde in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, inscribed. Size is 5 x 7 inches, minor creases, otherwise in excellent condition. Rare!.

Star Russian soprano (b.1971) and Latvian mezzo-soprano (b. 1976), two of the most famous singers of the early twenty-first century. Double signed publicity photograph, shown as themselves. Photo by Mathias Bothor, Deutsche Grammophon. Size is 8.25 x 10.75 inches, very small crease at the bottom, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Superstar German tenor (b.1969) and French mezzo-soprano (b. 1969), attractive color photograph signed by both singers, shown in performance in a scene from Massenet's Werther. Size is 8 x 10.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian contralto (1930-2010), signed publicity photograph, shown as herself. Photo by Christian Steiner. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on various edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

American coloratura soprano (1948-1999), signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Chinese bass-baritone and music educator (1915-1994) whose operatic and concert career took place mostly in the United States. Large signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1960. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some wear on edges but otherwise in excellent condition

American bass (b. 1942) and German soprano of Hungarian origin (b.1941), double signed photograph, shown as Don Giovanni and Donna Elvira in Mozart's Don Giovanni. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. 

Signed two- sided print containing portrait-style photographic images of Nellie Melba the Star Australian soprano (1861-1931) on one side and her contemporary Valerie Colbert on the other. Both have signatures at the bottom of the image. Size is 6 x 9.75 inches, in very good condition.

English contralto and actress (1883-1953).  Signed card, size is 3.25 x 5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

American contralto (1874-1962), and the daughter of Samuel Clemens, who wrote as Mark Twain, she managed his estate and guarded his legacy after his death as his only surviving child. Her first marriage was to the Russian Pianist Ossip Gabrilowitsch.  Signed album page with a quote from her father, dated in 1931. Size is 4 x 6.75 inches, in very good condition. 

Star Peruvian tenor (b.1973) and celebrated American mezzo-soprano (b.1969), both famous for their interpretations of Bel Canto operas. Double signed photograph, shown in roles in Rossini's La Cenerentola. Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor (1891-1960), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in 1918. This is a 4.5 x 6.75 inch photo mounted on soft cardboard with a total item size of 7.5 x 10 inches, there is some handwriting on the photo but the signature is on the cardboard beneath the photo. In excellent condition.  

French baritone and voice teacher (1899-1979), who worked in close artistic association with Francis Poulenc. Signed photograph, shown as himself, bold handwriting and signature. This is a 3.5 x 5.5 inch photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition. 

Italian soprano (1907-1984), particularly noted for her performances in the verismo repertoire and favorite singer of Pietro Mascagni. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed with sentiment. Bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped on front by photographer Rado. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, several bullet holes and ink stains on verso, otherwise in very good condition. 

Polish soprano (1894-?), sang mainly in France between 1913 and the 1930s. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Paris in 1923. Blind stamped on front and printed signature on verso of photographer Talbot, Paris. Oval shaped photo on soft cardboard, item size is 8 x 12 inches, small bullet holes and creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

English lyric soprano (b. 1979), signed photograph, shown as Miranda in Thomas Ades' The Tempest. Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Canadian baritone (b.1960), nice color signed photograph, shown as Robert Oppenheimer, the title role of John Adam's Doctor Atomic. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

American baritone (b. 1955) and Austrian tenor (b. 1957), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Friedrich Cerha's opera "Der Riese vom Steinfeld" at the Vienna State Opera in June 2002. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

American baritone (later tenor), signed photograph, shown as Joseph De Rocher, the title character of Jake Heggie's opera Dead Man Walking, a role he premiered in the opera's world premiere performances in San Francisco in 2000. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Canadian soprano (1921-2011), signed photograph, shown as Marie in Donizetti's Fille du Regiment, inscribed.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Canadian soprano (1921-2011). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her; stamped on verso by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, in very good condition.

Dutch mezzo-soprano (1924-2013), signed photograph, shown as Princess Eboli in Verdi's Don Carlo, inscribed and dated in 1960. Stamped on verso by photographer W. Saeger, Berlin. Size 6.75 x 9.25 inches, small crease on bottom right, otherwise in very good condition.  

Italian soprano and later mezzo-soprano (1851-1930), most remembered today for having created the role of Mistress Quickly in Verdi's Falstaff, also the first Princess Eboli in that composer's revised version of Don Carlo that premiered at La Scala, Milan in 1884. Autograph musical quote signed underneath photo of her, dated in Lisbon in 1893. Additional signature and 2 extensive inscriptions on verso, both dated in Lisbon in 1884. Photo is 4.25 x 6.5 inches mounted on cardboard, total item size is 8.5 x 10.5 inches, several tears on edges of cardboard, otherwise in very good condition. 

Soprano, most likely of Italian origin, signed photograph, shown as Mimi in Puccini's La Boheme, inscribed in Verona, dated in 1929. This a 7.5 x 11.25 inch photo mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 9.5 x 13.5 inches, slight tears on far edges of the photo, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1873-1938). Signed cabinet photograph, shown in role, by photographer Louhozanete, inscribed and dated in Odessa in 1905. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, minor creases on front and verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Polish mezzo-soprano (1865-?), made opera history as the first Suzuki to perform at the premiere of the revised version of Puccini's Madama Butterfly , staged in May 1904 in Brescia, which turned out to be a breakthrough in the history of this work. One of the top stars of world opera at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Signed beautiful cabinet photograph, shown in role, inscribed, bold handwriting and signature. Photo by J. Marti, Barcelona. Size is 7.25 x 12.5 inches, beautiful vintage photo, in excellent condition. 

Hungarian soprano (1894-1975). Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Richard Strauss's Elektra), inscribed and dated in 1942.  Size is 9 x 11.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

New Zealand-born Australian-raised soprano (1879-1952), famous during the first three decades of the 20th century for her partnerships with Enrico Caruso at The Met Opera. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown as Mimí in Puccini's opera La Bohème. Printed signature on front of photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, small creases on corners, (not affecting signature), otherwise in very good condition.

French soprano, particularly known for operetta (1859-1954). Signed photograph, shown as Marie in Donizetti's Fille du Regiment. 3 x 4.75 inch photograph, mounted on solid cardboard, total item size is 6.75 x 8.25 inches, small rust on cardboard not affecting image and signature, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian bass (1862-1931), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in Berlin in 1903. Clear and bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped on front by photographer. This is a very attractive vintage 6.25 x 8.5 inch photo, mounted on solid cardboard, total item size is 8.5 x 11.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone (1866-?), appeared at the  Teatro la Fenice, Venice in the world premiere of Leoncavallo's ''La Boheme''. Signed photograph, shown possibly in role, inscribed in Rome, dated in 1895. 2.25 x 3.75 inch photo mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 4.5 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.   

Italian tenor (1868-1928), sang Canio in the world premiere production of Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci at the Teatro Dal Verme in Milan on 21 May 1892.  Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Size is 7.75 x 12 inches, small tears on edges and some rust, otherwise in good condition. 

Italian tenor and teacher (1855-1927) , signed cabinet photograph, shown in role (possibly in Bizet's Carmen), inscribed and dated in 1885. Size is 4.25 x 8.50 inches, small crack on bottom right and slight paper loss on other corners, not affecting image and signature, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1880-?), in 1904 she sang in Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, Turin in the world premiere of Franco Alfano’s opera ‘’Risurrezione".  Signed photograph, shown most likely in role, inscribed dated in Milan in 1908. Attractive vintage photo by Francesco Scattolae, Venice. Photo size is 5.75 x 8.75 inches, matted on solid cardboard, total item is 9 x 11.5 inches, some creases at edges of the mat, otherwise in excellent condition.