All Newest Opera Autographs

German baritone (1890-1953), sang mostly in German houses, made guest appearances in Barcelona, Paris, Lille, Antwerp and in The Hague. Signed postcard photograph, shown as Hans Sachs in Wagner's Die Meistersinger, inscribed, dated in 1940. Photo by A. Pieperhoff, Leipzig. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Austrian mezzo-soprano of Croatian origin (1870-1947), signed half-tone postcard photograph, shown possibly in role, inscribed, dated in Leipzig in 1894. Bold handwriting and signature. Photo by A. and F. Naumann photographers. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, vintage photo in excellent condition.

French soprano (1846-?) at the Opéra Comique, who debuted in Les Huguenots as Marguerite de Valois in 1875. Fine cabinet photograph of her mounted on a mat by Walery (Paris) and signed by the soprano with a short text on the back. Total size is 6.2 x 8.3 inches, spotted rust on the front, in very good condition.

Russian baritone (1845-1920). Rare cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated June 29, 1895. Photograph by Ivan Diagovchenko (Moscow). Size is 4.2 x 6.3 inches, some dust stains, wear over the corners, in overall very good condition.

German tenor (1883-1959), whose full name was Karl Lippert-Schroth, signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Wagner's Tannhauser. Bold handwriting and signature. Photo by Hoffmann and Jursch photographers, Leipzig. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (1909-1982), pair of 1 3.25 x 5.25 inch signed photograph, shown as himself, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition, and 1 autograph note signed, on official letterhead, 8 x 11,5 inches, 1 page in German, sold untranslated. Both dated in 1966, not sold separately.

German tenor (1901-1958), signed postcard photograph, shown as Siegfried in Wagner's Die Gotterdammerung. Bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped on front by photographer Taggesellr, Leipzing. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1904-1987), signed photograph, shown in role in D'Albert's Tiefland, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Leipzig in 1957. Stamped on verso by photographer Knell, Leipzig. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss soprano (1887-1968), later known as Claire Gerhardt-Schulthess. Signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Goldmark's Die Konigin Von Saba, dated in Leipzig in 1923. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, beautiful vintage photo in excellent condition. 

German soprano (1898-1969), signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Richard Strauss's Elektra, dated in 1949. Signed on front with additional inscription on verso. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1898-1969), signed postcard photograph, shown as Brunnhilde in Wagner's Die Walkure. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German dramatic soprano (1909-?), signed photograph, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Leipzig in 1943. Printed photographer signature on front. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

German soprano (1925-2021), signed photograph, shown in role, dated in Leipzig in 1957. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1903-?), signed postcard photograph, shown as herself, signed on front with inscription on verso, dated in Leipzig in 1945. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German contralto, active from 1916 to the 1940s. Signed postcard photograph, shown as Erda in Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen. Signature on front with extensive inscription on verso, dated in 1937. Stamped on verso by Taggeselle photo studio, Leipzig. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, attractive vintage photo in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano (1908-?), signed photograph, shown in role in Lehar's Die Lustige Witwe, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Leipzig in 1949. Size is 2.75 x 4 inches, in excellent condition. 

German tenor (1890-1969), known for buffo tenor and operetta roles, signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, signed on verso, dated in 1938. Blind stamped on front by photographer Kitzler, Buenos Aires. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, small crease on bottom left and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

German baritone (1895-1973), signed photograph, shown as Wolfram in Wagner's Tannhauser, signed in Leipzig, dated in 1957. Signature on front and dated on verso. Stamped on Verso by Bezee photographers, Leipzig. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone and voice teacher (1901-1983), first husband of the well-known soprano Leonie Rysanek. Signed publicity postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in 1952. Photo by Sabine Toepffer, Munich. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Hungarian baritone, signed photograph, shown as Tomsky in Tchaikovsky's Pique Dame, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Leipzig in 1949. Size is 2 x 3.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass (1899-1990), signed postcard photograph, dated at the Leipzig Opera in 1935. Photo by Garloff, Magdeburg. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1927-2018), particularly celebrated in character tenor roles.  Autograph note signed by him and dated August 11, 1956 (from Lydia Fournier's Guest Book). Size is 4.5 x 6.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1821-1896) known for her fine voice, secure technique, and strong temperament. Autograph letter in Italian signed by her, dated in Milan, 1888, to the Chapel master of S. Gaudenzio in Novara, concerning the possibility of hosting a young singer: “…con me non avrebbe il fitto del pianoforte essendo in casa, e potrebbe studiare nelle ore dalla mattina alle 10 e alla sera…” Size is 4.4 x 7 inches, 3 written pages in one folded sheet, central fold, overall rust stains, in overall good condition.  Original envelope is INCLUDED.

Legendary German soprano and later voice teacher (1888-1976), who had an important international career mostly associated with the German repertoire.  Original telegram sent by her to Italian superstar conductor Arturo Toscanini, dated April 9, 1955. Size is 7.9 x 5.6 inches, crack over the left border, creases, folds, some dust stains, in good condition.

French baritone (1918-2004), regarded as one of the very finest interpreters of French art songs. Autograph note in French signed by him, dated probably in 1954, on Lydia Fournier's Guests Book. Size is 4.5 x 6.7 inches, 1 pages, overall rust tone, in very good condition.

American tenor of Mexican ancestry (1883-1943), attractive vintage photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Blind stamped on front by photographer E. Rasa, San Antonio, Texas. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on top left and tear on bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1908-1948), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Photo by Harcourt, Paris. Size is 5 x 7 inches, small creases on bottom left and right and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Mexican soprano (1916-2008).  Signed photograph shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, inscribed. Printed signature on front of photographer Evangelina.  Size is 4.75 x 8 inches, several creases on front, otherwise in good condition.

American contralto (1896-1964), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Printed signature on front and stamped on verso by photographer J. Abresch, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on top left, otherwise in excellent condition.

Argentinian soprano whose birth name was Helena Arizmendi (1927–2015), performed frequently at the Teatro Colon as well as in Italy. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Annemarie Heinrch, Buenos Aires. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, some creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition. 

American baritone (1880-?), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1914. Size is 5.75 x 7.75 inches, small crease on bottom left, otherwise in very good condition.

German soprano (1857-1939), whose international career focused mostly on Wagner roles, and left a few, rare recordings. Beautiful cabinet photograph signed by her, shown in role, a photo by Rudolf Krziwanek, Vienna.  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian singer (1854-1941) who longly performed at the Graz Stadttheater. Fine carte-de-visite (CDV) photo of him by photographer Leopold Bude (Graz) signed by the artist on verso with a short sentiment dated 1881. Size is 2.5 x 3.7 inches, in overall very good condition.

Consort of three opera singers who held concerts under this name during the 1990s and early 2000s composed by Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carreras, becoming a fabulous commercial success. Beautiful original early photograph of The Three Tenors in New York, 1977, signed on verso by famous photographer Alfred Slesinger. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1823-1893). Very nice carte-de-visite (CDV) vintage photo of the tenor by photographer Hermann Levinthal (Berlin), signed and inscribed on verso by Wachtel. Size is 2.3 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French bass (1808-1880), who possessed a rich deep voice that had a great carrying power. Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated June 27, 1849, addressed to Master Tailor and Costume Designer of the Royal Academy of Music in Paris, asking him to send him costumes for the Venice carnival of 1849. Size is 5.2 x 8.4 inches, 4 written pages, creases, some rust stain, in overall very good condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1868-1918). Autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by her as “C. Wyns”, no date, but written from Cairo, thanking a fan and inviting him to hear more at her house. Size is 5 x 6 inches, central fold, otherwise in excellent condition.

French baritone (1922-1999). Autograph note in French signed by him as “Bernard”, dated 1956, in Lyda Fournier’s Visits Album: "Lida, you're the only Lida and that's why I love you, now that we're far from the city that was so little made for us. Nothing could foster our affection more than this dreamland...". Lydia Fournier was the wife of the cellist Pierre (1906-1986). Size is 4.5 x 6.7 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1891-1960), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed, dated in 1938. Photo size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases on edges and some warping on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1891-1960), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed, dated in Lisbon in 1920. Photo size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches, mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 7.5 x 11.75 inches, several creases on cardboard and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Belgian tenor, sang the role of Goro at the premiere of Puccini's Madama Butterfly at the Théâtre Royal Français (Antwerp) in November 1910. Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Turin in 1926. Photo by Photo Bart photographers, Paris. 5.25 x 8.5 inch photo is mounted on soft cardboard (signature and inscription on cardboard), total item size is 7.75 x 12.5 inches, several creases and tears on the edges of the cardboard, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French mezzo-soprano (1904-1994), signed photograph, shown in role in Wagner's Ring Cycle, inscribed and dated in 1955. Blind stamped on front by photographer. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

French-Spanish soprano (1876-1933), who had an important career mostly in Germany during the first decades of the Twentieth century, having created the role of Octavian in the world premiere of Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier, among others. Signed photograph, shown in role, extensively inscribed and dated in 1922. Size is 6.25 x 9.25 inches, several creases on corners, otherwise 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 (possibly Richard Strauss's Salome), inscribed in Bologna and dated in 1914. Size is 6 x 9.75 inches, slight paper loss and creases on edges as well as mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition.

French soprano (1857-1930), large signed cabinet photograph, show in role, inscribed and dated in 1897. A photo by Reutlinger, Paris. Size is 5.25 x 7.5 inches, small cuts and paper loss to the far right of the photo not affecting image and signature, otherwise in very good condition.