All Newest Opera Autographs

  Italian singer (1848-?), daughter of the actor Cesare, she is remembered for her performance in Diana di Chaverny by Carlo d'Ormeville. Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by her, dated in Bologna, May 30, 1877, addressed to the dancer Amina Boschetti (1836-1881) sharing her plans to debut in an important theater such as San Carlo in Naples. Size is 3.8 x 6.1 inches, 3 written pages, folds, in very good condition.

French singer (1767-1834), actress, composer, and daughter of composer Pierre-Joseph Candeille. Autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by her, where she writes a message to a gentleman, postponing an appointment due to illness. Size is 4.9 x 7.9 inches, 1 written page, some restorations on verso, in overall good condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1835-1901), for many years considered the best Favorita in Donizetti's opera. Set of two autograph letters: one of them dated in Torino, 1877, where she mentions an encounter with her fans, and another dated in Bologna, 1872, about some logistic recommendations to her stay. Both letters are 3 written pages long, different sizes, folds, creases, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATED.

French bass (1780-1856), who sang in the world premieres of Spontini’s "La Vestale" and Rossini’s "Le Siège de Corinthe". Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Paris, May 17, 1813, addressed to the composer Henri-Montan Berton (1767-1844), concerning an embarrassing financial situation due to the lack of possibilities of recent performances. Size is 7.1 x 8.9 inches, 2 written pages in one folded sheet, folds, overall rust, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1832-1889) who sang leading roles throughout Europe. Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Naples, 1878 addressed to Mr. Eustachio in Naples, concerning the 1878 performance of the opera Cleopatra at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples, commenting also on other performances. Size is 5.2 x 8.1 inches, 4 written pages, folds, creases, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1832-1889) who sang leading roles throughout Europe. Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him, dated 1871, addressed to the impresario Innocenzo Canedi commenting about engagements to perform in Naples and Cairo.  Size is 5.1 x 8.1 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and verso), folds, overall rust, in very good condition.

Italian tenor ((1871-1950), creator of the role of Andrea Chenier in Giordano's opera. Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Bologna, 1913, asking for a place in the Loreto chapel choir at the Basilica della Santa Casa for his brother. Size is 4.4 x 6.8 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and verso), folds, creases, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1876-1929), who became famous throughout Europe during the first decade of the 20th century for his stylish performances of lyric roles. Set of two autograph letters in Italian (untranslated) signed by him, dated both in 1902. Both of them addressed to the impresario Franco Fano about his performance in Giordano's "Fedora"; the other about the recovery of his wife's illness and other professional matters. Sizes are 4.9 x 7.8 inches and 4.3 x 7 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet each, folds, creases, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1872-1922). Page signed by her with few lines about a menu, and also signed by other non-identified signers for a lunch hosted at the home of the composer Adriano Lualdi (1885-1971). Size is 9.3 x 12.5 inches, 1 page, irregularly cut borders, overall rust, in good condition.

French soprano (1855-1941). Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by her, dated in Bologna, May 26, 1890, sent to the impresario Carlo Canedi forwarding some articles about one of her recent performances where she had success.  Size is 4.3 x 7 inches, 3 written pages in one folded sheet, creases, folds, in overall very good condition.

French soprano (1853-1911), also known as Blanche Dieudonne. Long autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her where she describes her last night debut. Size is 4.1 x 6.5 inches each page, 8 written pages in two folded sheets, folds, creases, in overall very good condition.

French soprano (1853-1911), also known as Blanche Dieudonne. Very long autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, no date mentioned, by the French soprano where she shares her thoughts on the role of Violetta Valéry in La Traviata and the problems she had performing it. On the first 3 pages on the first sheet, there is an autograph letter signed by Valérie Dieudonné to a gentleman, concerning her sister, who will soon start to sing again. Size is 4.3 x 7 inches, 5 written pages in total, folds, in overall very good condition.

Italian tenor (1881-1955), acclaimed as a star singer at Teatro La Scala. Set of two personal cards with few lines written by him. Size is 3.8 x 2.3 inches, in overall very good condition.  

Italian soprano (1827-1898). Set of two autograph letters in Italian (untranslated) signed by her, one of them dated in Genoa 1855 to the impresario Guffanti discussing fees; and the other dated in Florence, 1871, addressed to Tartaglione, commenting about the operas she would love to sing in future engagements. Both letters are 3 written pages long, different sizes, some loss of paper, rust stains, in overall good condition (see scans provided for details). ALSO INCLUDED is a receipt signed by her, dated in Verona, 1856, for Austrian £7000. Size is 4.3 x 7.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1831-1918) of the first magnitude, regarded internationally as one of the greatest male opera singers of the 19th century. Fine autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Venice, 1872, where he mentions his upcoming professional plans, requesting also to his addressee the possibility of a song to be dedicated to him.  Size is 5.1 x 8.1 inches, 2 written pages, folds, in overall very good condition.

Italian baritone (1831-1918) of the first magnitude, regarded internationally as one of the greatest male opera singers of the 19th century. Fine and long autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him, dated in London, 1870, addressed to a colleague excusing himself for not being able to be part of a concert due to family concerns in Rome, and other personal issues (plus two extra letters addressed to close friends at the end).  Size is 5.2 x 8.1 inches, 4 written pages, folds, creases, evident wear, in overall very good condition.

Italian bass (1849-1922) and brother of bass Leopoldo. Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Florence, 1875, addressed to the impresario Ardavani about some real state contracts in Lisbon (Portugal). Size is 5.2 x 8.3 inches, 1 written page, folds, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a lithograph of him. Size is 11.7 x 17 inches, folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1890-1954). Autograph letter in Italian signed by him, dated in Naples, February 22, 1936, addressed to the composer Adriano Lualdi (1885-1971) sharing his thoughts on a concert he attended recently. Size is 5.6 x 6.7 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and verso), letterhead of Grand Hotel Toledo e Regina (Naples), in overall excellent condition.

Finnish soprano (1876-1944); who was considered the most renowned Finnish female singer at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, dated February 20, 1908, where she shares her plans of getting a contract since Giulio Gatti-Casazza will take over the Metropolitan management soon and other professional plans. Size is 5.6 x 7 inches, central fold, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1857-?). Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by her, dated 1894, while touring in Russia, addressed to Franco Fano about her debut as Carmen in Russia, the payment she received, and other professional issues. Size is 4.4 x 7 inches, 4 written pages, in very good condition.

German soprano and film actress (1915-1994), specialized in operetta and also active in films between 1933-43. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 4 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

German soprano and film actress (1915-1994), specialized in operetta and also active in films between 1933-43. Signed postcard photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Photo by Empire Film. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Indian-born American soprano (1901-1980), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed with bold handwriting and signature. Printed signature on front and stamped on verso by photographer G. Maillard Kesslere, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases, otherwise in very good condition.

Indian-born American soprano (1901-1980), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed with bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped on front and stamped on verso by photographer Hal Phyfe. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases, otherwise in very good condition.

American baritone (1904-1954), created the role of Ignatius of Loyola in Virgil Thomson's opera Four Saints in Three Acts and most famously in 1935, Jake the fisherman in the original world premiere production of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, and dated in 1942. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several small creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition. 

Italian baritone (1871-1924), creator of the role of Vittelio Scarpia during the world premiere of Puccini's opera "Tosca" in 1900. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him, dated in Montevideo, 1903. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in very good condition. Rare!

Austrian soprano (1903-1993). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by her, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1872-1947). Very nice black-and-white photo postcard signed by her, shown as Kundry in Wagner's "Parsifal". Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian bass (1880-1959). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him in Bayreuth, 1925, shown as Amfortas in Wagner's "Parsifal". Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1866-1910). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment, shown as Loge in Wagner's "Das Rheingold". Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Swedish soprano (1884-1982). Fine sepia photo postcard signed by her, shown as Brunhilde in Wagner's "Götterdämmerung". Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass (1870-1952). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him in 1920 with a short sentiment in German, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1872-1945). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown in Wagner's "Der Götterdämmerung". Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian baritone. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown as Beckmesser in Wagner's "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg". Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.  

German baritone (1892-1965). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown as Wolfram in "Tannhäuser". Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (1876-1949). Fine sepia photo postcard signed by him and dated 1911, shown as Gunther in Wagner's "Götterdämmerung". Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (1876-1949). Fine sepia photograph signed by him, shown next to his brother Edward Weil -who also signed. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech mezzo-soprano (1910-?). Nice sepia photo postcard signed by her with a short sentiment dated 1942, shown as Waltraute in Wagner's "Die Götterdämmerung". Size is 4.2 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch contralto (1910-?). Fine sepia photo postcard signed by her with a short sentiment, shown as Mary in Wagner's "Der Fliegende Höllander". Size is 4.2 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.  

German baritone and teacher (1892-1958), known for singing at the Munich Opera, the Berlin Staatsoper, and the Bayreuth Festival. Beautiful sepia photo postcard signed by him, shown as himself. Size is 4.2 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian bass-baritone (1891-1965), English-born South African bass (1907-1988) Gorgeous sepia photo postcard signed by both artists and Fritz Kremm on verso, shown in Wagner's "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg". Size is 4.2 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1907-1970). Very nice sepia photo postcard signed by her with a short sentiment in German, shown as Eva in Wagner's "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg". Size is 4.2 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a typed letter in German signed by her, dated March 27, 1956.

German soprano (1898-1974). Fine sepia photo postcard signed by her on the front and with an autograph note in German on verso signed by her and dated in 1936. Size is 4.2 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass-baritone (1893-1971).  Fine sepia photo postcard signed by him and dated in Berlin, 1956. Size is 4.2 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

English contralto (1887-1931), signed postcard photograph, shown as the Fairy Queen in Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe. Photo by Parkslee Pictures. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Chilean soprano (1914-1997). signed postcard photograph. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, small creases on top and bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition.  

Austrian soprano (1900-1963), signed photograph, shown as the Marschallin in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier, additional signature with inscription on verso, dated in Berlin, 1948. Signature is on verso. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.