All Newest Opera Autographs

German soprano (1806-1854) who starred in the world premieres of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Missa Solemnis as well as Weber's opera Euryanthe. Autograph letter in German (sold untranslated) signed by her and dated in January 1848. Size is 5.1 x 8.25 inches, 1 written page, small rust stain spot over the upper-right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

French soprano (1909-?), signed half-tone photograph, shown in role in Gounod's Sapho, dated in 1937. Photo by Aicard, Marseille. Size is 3.75 x 5.75 inches, small creases on edges but otherwise in excellent condition.

Hungarian soprano (1919-2002), signed photograph, shown backstage as Donna Anna in Mozart's Don Giovanni, dated in 1962. Photo by E. Klein, Paris. Size is 4.75 x 6.75 inches, in very good condition.

German soprano (1914-1999) known for the dramatic repertoire of Richard Strauss and Richard Wagner, and American tenor (1918-2000). Double signed photograph, shown as Kundry and Parsifal in Wagner's Parsifal, inscribed by both artists. Stamped on verso by Foto Felicitas studio, Munich. Size is 5 x 7 inches, some bends, otherwise in very good condition. 

Austrian-Swedish soprano (1868-1952) whose birth name was "Pheobe" Strakosch. Her singing teacher was Carlotta Patti, whose sister Amalia married Strakosch's uncle Maurice. Her father, Ferdinand, as well as her uncles Maurice and Max Strakosch, were all impresarios. Signed vintage photograph, shown as herself. Photo by Walter Barnell, London. This is a 4 x 5.75 inch photograph mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 4.75 x 6.75 inches, some creases on edges and extensive rust on verso, otherwise in good condition. 

Austrian mezzo-soprano (b. 1965) and Swedish soprano (b. 1969), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

French dramatic soprano (1927-2007) who later became a mezzo-, excelled in both French and German repertoire. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in costume as Madame Lidoine (Mother Marie) in Poulenc's opera Dialogues des Carmelites -a role she created for the premiere of the original French version in Paris on June 21st, 1957, conducted by Pierre Dervaux.  Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1921-2018); Swiss soprano (1919-2012). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by both artists shown in a production of Strauss' opera Elektra. Size is 7.8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1876-1950), one of the stars of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, for over 20 years. Gorgeous sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him in Italian and dated in New York, 1929, shown as himself. Size is 7.75 x 9.7 inches, minor damage over the left border, otherwise in very good condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1821-1910) of Spanish descent who enjoyed a long and illustrious career as a star performer in the 1840s until her retirement in the late 1860s. Autograph letter written in French (untranslated) signed by her, no year, where she mentions Verdi's La Traviata and other operas. Size is 5.2 x 8.25 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

Star Italian tenor (1794-1854), one of the greatest of the Bel Canto era. Autograph letter in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by him, no dated, and addressed to a certain Tadolini where he mentions fellow singers such as Giulia Grisi, Luigi Lablache, and Antonio Tamburini. Size is 8 x 10 inches, missing upper-right corner, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a lithograph (probably from a book or magazine) with the image of the singer. Size is is 6.1 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

 German mezzo-soprano (1928-2021) and Welsh soprano (b. 1936), double signed photograph, shown in role (likely the Marschallin and Octavian, respectively, in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier). Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, slight bends, otherwise in excellent condition. 

American soprano, signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Printed signature on front of photographer Maurice Seymour, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, very small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

Swedish soprano (b. 1966), signed photograph, shown as Sophie in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier. Size is 5 x 7 inches, beautiful photo in excellent condition. 

Canadian tenor (b.1956) and American soprano (1954-2006). Gorgeous photograph signed by both singers, shown in Berlioz's Les Troyens at the Metropolitan Opera, New York in 2003. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano (1954-2006), noted for her performances of both Baroque era and contemporary works. Signed photograph, shown performing in a Bach cantata at the Vienna Festwochen in 2005. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

American mezzo-soprano (1954-2006), noted for her performances of both Baroque era and contemporary works. Signed photograph, shown performing in a Bach cantata at the Vienna Festwochen in 2005. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

American soprano (1895-1967),  signed postcard photograph, shown in role, dated in 1928. Blind stamped on front by photographer. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition

Austrian soprano (1925-2011), signed photograph, shown as herself, dated in 1948. Inscribed with brief sentiment. Printed signature on front of photographer James Abresch, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, with small creases on bottom edges not affecting the image or signature, otherwise in very good condition.

American soprano (b.1929) who had a prolific international career from the 1940s through the 1960s. Signed photograph, shown in role. Stamped on verso by photographer Barratts, London. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano (1896-1980), signed half-tone photograph, shown as herself, dated in 1938. Printed photographer signature on front. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

Romanian mezzo-soprano (1913-1985), signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Bizet's Carmen, dated in 1942. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1909-2006), performed throughout Europe and later at the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires. Signed photograph, shown possibly in role, dated in 1939. Hand signed on front and stamped on verso by photographer Rosemarie Clausen, Vienna. Size is 6.75 x 9.25 inches, small stain on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Star Italian tenor (1921-2003), one of the greatest tenors of all time; and Swedish star soprano (1918-2005), world-famous for her interpretations of dramatic roles in Wagner, Puccini and Richard Strauss operas. Attractive black and white photograph signed by both stars, shown as themselves, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Erika Davidson, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small stains on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Canadian star tenor (1926-2015) and superstar Swedish soprano (1918-2005). Double signed photograph, shown as themselves. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Celebrated German baritone and conductor (1925-2012), and German soprano (1912-1991), among the leading Wagnerian stars of the post-World War II era. Double signed photograph, shown as Barak the Dyer and the Dyer's Wife in Richard Strauss's Die Frau ohne Schatten. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, very slight creases on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

American mezzo-soprano, sang both at the Metropolitan Opera and on Broadway. Signed photograph, shown in role in Bizet's Carmen, inscribed, dated in 1934. Bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped on front by photographer Gianni Mari, Milan. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches, in excellent condition. 

Swedish soprano (1893-1955), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed, dated in New York in 1935. Printed photographer signature on front. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano, later mezzo-soprano of Swedish-Hungarian descent (1918-2006) and German soprano (1912-1991), and later mezzo-soprano, both of whom specialized in large dramatic roles, particularly in Wagnerian and Straussian repertoire. Double signed photograph, shown as themselves. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

American bass (1876-1942), who sang at the Metropolitan Opera, Chicago Opera, as well as in Rome and other leading houses. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1932. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 7.5 x 9.5 inches, very small crease on top left and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Spanish tenor (1895(?)-1963) who also performed under the stage name Filippo Santagostino. Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed with sentiment, dated in 1924. Signed as "Filippo Santagostino". Blind stamped on front by photographer Ermini, Milan. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, small crease at top left, otherwise in very good condition.

English baritone (1834-1922), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, signed on front with additional text on verso and musical quote, dated in 1911. Photo by Rotary photographers, London. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, small crease on top left, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian baritone, signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1932. Stamped on verso by photographer Willem Coret. Size is 3.25 x 5 inches, small bullet hole on top left, otherwise in good condition. 

German bass (1899-1987), signed postcard photograph,  shown as himself, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1868-1930), appeared in world premiere performances of Giordano's Andrea Chenier in 1896 and Leoncavallo's Zaza in 1900. Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1902. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.   

Italian baritone (1868-1930), appeared in world premiere performances of Giordano's Andrea Chenier in 1896 and Leoncavallo's Zaza in 1900. Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in Madrid in 1906. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German baritone (1888-1952), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in Berlin in 1930. Photo by Hermann Leiser, Berlin. Size is 3.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (1859-1923), who sang at the most important theaters and Festivals in Europe, including Bayreuth. Signed postcard photograph, shown in role, dated in 1894, a photo by W. Hoffert Dresden. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, very small tears and bullet holes on far right edges, otherwise in very good condition.

Austrian baritone (1882-1957). Signed postcard photographic etching of him as Wotan in Wagner's Ring cycle, inscribed and dated in Rio de Janeiro in 1922. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Austrian tenor (1858-1937),  who world-premiere several operettas by Lehar, Johann Strauss and other composers. Signed postcard photograph, shown as Sándor Barinkay in Johan Strauss's Die Zigeunerbaron, a role he created in 1855. Inscribed and dated in Vienna in 1922.  Photo by E. Lerch, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French bass (1791-1871), creator of many roles in operas by Rossini, Meyerbeer, and Donizetti. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him and dated in 1857. Size is 5.2 x 8.1 inches, 2 written pages in one folded sheet, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage lithograph of him. Size is 4.8 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French bass (1851-1914), one of the most acclaimed basses of the Golden Age of Opera. Vintage cabinet photo signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French dated 1894, an original by Falk (New York). Size is 4.1 x 6.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

French tenor (1851-1896), strongly associated with the French repertoire, and creator of the main tenor roles in Les Contes d´Hoffmann, Lakme, and Manon. Autograph note on a card signed by him with his initials. Size is 4.4 x 3.5 inches, letterhead, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned colorized cabinet photograph of him as Romeo by photographer Benque (Paris).

Italian soprano (1847-1917) and first interpreter of the title role of Verdi's Aida in Cairo (1871). Autograph note in Italian (untranslated) written on both sides of a card signed by her in 1913. Size is 5 x 2.5 inches, in very good condition. Its original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED as well as an unsigned cabinet photo of her (4.25 x 6.5 inches).