All Newest Opera Autographs

Italian soprano (b. 1942), signed photograph, shown as the Countess in Mozart's Nozze di Figaro, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Franco Tiralongo, Bologna. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Slovenian soprano (b.1968), signed photograph, shown as Olympia in Offenbach's Les Contes D'Hoffman. Photo by Schaffler and Friese photographers, Salzburg. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian mezzo (b. 1931), signed postcard photograph, shown as Klytemnestra in Richard Strauss's Elektra at the Deutsche Opera, Berlin. Photo by Harry Croner. Size is 4 x 5.75inches, in excellent condition.  

French soprano (1921-2021), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Massenet's Thais, dated in 1989. Photo by Studio Vallois. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Mexican mezzo-soprano (1925-2013), signed photograph, shown as herself. Hand signed on front and stamped on verso by photographer Luciano Ferri. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

Hungarian-born bass-baritone (1813-1883), Hölzel was the singer of choice for the role of Beckmesser in the world premiere production of Die Meistersinger in 1868. Signed cabinet photograph, shown as himself, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Vienna in 1874. Photo by W. Engel, Vienna. Size is 4.25 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. Rare vintage item!

Handwritten album page (or "crib sheet") by the legendary Italian tenor containing the text of the aria "Come Un Bel Di di Maggio" from Giordano's Andrea Chenier with the verso side containing several drawings. This may have been written for his on-stage notebook, text is in pencil. Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition. Rare!

Romanian mezzo-soprano (1887-1960). Attractive vintage photograph shown as herself, signed and inscribed by her, dated in 1932. Photograph is blind-stamped on the front by Foto Reale photographers, Rome. The 6.75 x 9.25 inch photo is mounted onto solid cardboard, total item size is 7.75 x 10 inches, several creases on the top right of the photo, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1935-2020), recognized her roles in operas by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky, admired for her youthful voice and acting skills.  Signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Verdi's Aida, signed in attractive gold ink. Photo by Ellinger, Salzburg. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian singer and film actor (1869-1946), set of 2 signed items, including one postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1913, size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, with small crease on bottom right, otherwise in very good condition, along with an additional signed postcard (no photo), also dated in 1913, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately.

Hungarian bass (1901-1963), signed photograph, inscribed and dated in New York in 1948.  Hand signed on front by photographer Erica, New York. Size is 3.25 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Japanese soprano (1884-1946), very attractive signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, dated in 1924. Inscribed to Steinway and Sons piano manufacturers. Clear and bold handwriting and signature. Size is 7.25 x 9.5 inches, several very small creases, otherwise in very good condition.

American bass-baritone, signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated at the Metropolitan Opera in 1947. Photo by Maurice Seymour. Size is 4.75 x 8 inches, in very good condition.

German soprano (b.1971), and Russian bass (b.1976).  Nice color photograph signed by both artists, shown in roles (most likely Donizetti's Lucia Di Lammermoor.  Size is 8 x 10.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American tenor, signed photograph, shown as Don Juan in Erwin Schulhoff's opera Flammen at the Theatre an der Wien in Vienna in 2006. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

American mezzo-soprano and prominent voice teacher (b. 1928), signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Bizet's Carmen), inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Alex Gray, Toronto. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano and prominent voice teacher (b. 1928), signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Bizet's Carmen), inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Alex Gray, Toronto. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian soprano, signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Tosca, dated in 1918. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in very good condition.

German heldentenor (1849-1912), notable for creating the title role in Wagner's Parsifal in 1882, being known as well for his Tannhäuser, Lohengrin and Walther von Stolzing (Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg). Vintage signed cabinet photo, shown as himself, signed and dated by him in Vienna, 1905. Photo by A. Sele, Vienna. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, beautiful historic item in excellent condition.  

Italian soprano (1864-1950) who performed the main soprano role in the world premiere of Cavalleria Rusticana (Santuzza) and the title role in the world premiere of Fedora.  Signed photograph, shown most likely as herself, dated in Rome in 1903. A photo by Giacomo Brogi, Florence. The 4 x 5.75 inch photo is mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 6.75 x 10 inches, small tear on top right and some mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American soprano (1865-1935), associated with the Opera Comique in Paris and for singing in the most famous opera houses in United States and Europe. Signed cabinet photo, shown in role. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches. Photo by Victor Angerer, Vienna, in excellent condition.

Indian-born American soprano (1901-1980), set of 1 signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed, size is 8 x 10.25 inches, several creases on each corner, otherwise in good condition, along with 1 autograph note signed, dated in 1959, size is 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

English soprano (1876-1959), also known as Agnes Nicholls Harty. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages of text on a folded 4 page document. Size of each page is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. 

Polish bass (1853-1917), one of the leading singers at the Metropolitan Opera of New York, during the golden age of recordings. Brother of star tenor Jean De Reszke. Signed cabinet photo, shown as himself, dated in 1897. Size is 4.25 x 5.75 inches, small crease on top left and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1810-1879) and Italian clarinetist (1807-1874), double signed album page, with brief musical quote, dated in London in 1844. Salvi had a major international career during the nineteenth century, particularly associated with the operas of Donizetti and Verdi, appearing in the world premiere productions of the former's Il Diluvio Universale, Betley, Gainni di Parigi, and Adelia, and the latter's Oberto and Un Giorno di Regno. Cavallini was also greatly celebrated in his time, greatly admired by Rossini and Verdi for his work with the La Scala orchestra and he later became a celebrated clarinet soloist and composer. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, bold signatures, beautiful vintage item in excellent condition! 

Star Swedish opera singer (1820-1887), one of the most regarded singers of the 19th century and extraordinarily popular in her time. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, written in English on all 4 sides of a folded document. Size of each page is 5.25 x 8 inches, several small rips and tears not affecting the text, otherwise in good condition. 

Belgian mezzo-soprano (1834-1908), starred in the world premiere productions of Verdi's Don Carlo, Thomas's Hamlet, and La Coupe du roi de Thule by Eugene Diaz. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, written in French, sold with a typed English translation. Signed as "Pauline Lauters". Size of each folded page is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, small stain on back page (fourth page without any text), otherwise in excellent condition. Also included: one unsigned half-tone photo, shown as herself, by photographer C. Reutlinger. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Italian baritone (1878-1942) who enjoyed an international reputation and sang for 13 years at the Metropolitan Opera. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages of text on a folded 4 page document with embossment on front page, written in English. Size of each page is 5 x 6.5 inches, fold in center, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: unsigned photo, shown as himself with printed signature on front of photographer C. Mishkin, New York. Size is 4.5 x 8 inches, with a small cut on bottom right and slight paper loss on top left, along with mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition. Not sold separately. 

Welsh tenor (1858-1943), autograph letter signed, dated in March 1924. 1 page, size is 5.25 x 7 inches, one central fold and several small creases on the left, otherwise in very good condition. 

American-born Russian soprano and actress (1837-1922). Autograph letter in English about personal matters signed by her, dated 1886.  Size is 4.5 x 7.1 inches, 4 written pages in a folded sheet, some dust, stains, folds, in overall very good condition.

Australian tenor (1910-1963), had an active career in both Europe and the U.S. and made several recordings. Signed photograph, shown as Des Grieux in Massenet's Manon. Bold handwriting and signature. Printed photographer signature on front. Size is 7 x 9 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Famous Italian-born bass (1794-1858), who created the title role in Don Pasquale (opera by Donizetti) in 1843 and was well known throughout Europe for performing at important theatres. Autograph note signed, 1 page written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 4.75 x 7.5 inches, in very good condition. Also included: a very attractive unsigned caricature of him shown in role (this contains a printed signature, not hand-written). Size is 5.25 x 9 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Star Italian tenor (1850-1905), chosen by Verdi for the title role in the world premiere of Otello in 1887. He also was one of the first Italian tenors to have left recordings. Set of 1 autograph letter signed, 2 pages on both sides of a 5.25 x 8.25 inch sheet, written in Italian, sold untranslated, and 1 unsigned half-tone 4 x 5.25 inch photograph, shown as himself, a photo by E. Fontana. Both in excellent condition and not sold separately. 

French soprano (1875-1941), autograph note signed, 2 pages, written in French and sold untranslated. Size of each page is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, several bullet holes, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Famous German soprano (1874-1935) termed by Mahler as "a musical genius", later in her life became a celebrated pedagogue as well. Set of 1 signed postcard photograph, shown as Eva in Wagner's Die Meistersinger, 3.3 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition, and 1 autograph letter signed, dated in Vienna in 1907, 2 pages, written in German and sold untranslated, size of each page is 5.5 x 7.25 inches, several small creases, otherwise in good condition. Not sold separately. 

French tenor (1871-1939). Lot of 1 autograph note signed handwritten in pencil on the verso of a 3.5 x 5.5 inch postcard with a view of a beautiful building in Wiesbaden, Germany, dated in Wiesbaden in 1914, along with 1 unsigned 6 x 8 inch photograph, shown as Nicias in Massenet's Thais. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately. 

Famous English soprano (1888-1976).  Autograph note signed, 1 page note written on the stationary of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York, sized at 5.75 x 9 inches, 2 folds, in excellent condition. 

American star soprano (1857-1914), one of the greatest in her time, toured extensively through Europe, America, Australia, and Asia where she died while touring. Autograph note signed by her, dated in 1910. Size is 5.75 x 7.75 inches, 1 fold, and a few small rust stains, otherwise in very good condition.

American soprano (1901-1991), performed at the Metropolitan Opera including in the world premiere of The Emperor Jones by Louis Grunberg in 1933. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed at the Met, dated in 1935. Stamped on verso by photographer Herbert Mitchell, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases on each corner, not affecting image and signature, discount reflected in price.

French tenor (1897-1984), considered to be his country's greatest lyric-dramatic tenor. Active from 1924 to 1953. Set of 1 signed photograph, shown as himself, size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, stamped on verso by photography studio Studio d'Art Galeries Laayette, Paris - along with a 1 page autograph note signed, 1 page, dated in 1966, whose size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches. Written in French, sold untranslated. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately.

Australian baritone (1900-1969), particularly celebrated in Mozart Operas. Set of 1 signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Mozart's Don Giovanni, one of his most celebrated interpretations, inscribed, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, - along with a 1 page typed letter signed on the letterhead of the Essex House, New York, whose size is 7 x 10.5 inches. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately.

French tenor and actor (1878-1954), whose career was mostly associated with the French repertoire. Set of 2 Autograph letters signed, one a 1 page 8.25 x 10.5 letter written on his official letterhead, dated in Paris in 1936, the other 2 pages, composed on both sides of a 5.5 x 8.5 inch document, written on stationary of the Hotel Ansonia in New York, dated in 1918. Both written in French, sold untranslated. Small creases and folds on each document, otherwise in very good condition. Also included: an unsigned advertisement clip promoting upcoming engagements in Paris, Monte Carlo, Nice, and Rome, size is 7 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Hungarian soprano (1891-1987) and leading German tenor (1877-1958) who created roles in several works by Hans Pfitzner. Double signed postcard photograph shown in roles in Pfitzner's Palestrina, both having performed in the World Premiere Production of this opera in Munich in 1917. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, vintage photograph in excellent condition!

Romanian soprano (1925-2023) who sang leading roles in the opera houses of Europe and North America, known for the dramatic intensity, beauty, and wide range of her voice. Signed photograph, shown backstage with composer Francois Poulenc (Zeani performed in the world premiere production of his opera Dialogues des Carmelites at La Scala, Milan). Blind stamped on verso by photographer Erio Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, with slight paper loss on several corners, otherwise in excellent condition.  

French soprano (1879-1939), sang a wide variety of roles in Paris beginning in 1905, later enjoyed an international career with appearances in Madrid, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Rio de Janeiro, Havana, Chicago, New York, Boston, Rome, Cairo and Constantinople.  Signed photograph, shown most likely as herself, inscribed in Montevideo, dated in 1915. Blind stamped on front by Felice photographers, Paris. Size is 7.5 x 11.5 inches, small crease on top right and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.