All Newest Opera Autographs

Italian-American soprano (1907-1980), based in Italy for most of her career, made a number of recordings and established herself as one of the world's finest lyric coloratura sopranos of the 1930s and 1940s.  Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed, dated in 1946. Bold handwriting and signature. This is a 6.25 x 9 inch photograph, mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 7.5 x 11.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), one of the greatest of the 20th century, known for both Russian, French and Italian repertoire.  Signed photograph, shown as Kociubey in Tchaikovsky's Mazeppa, inscribed and dated in 1961. Additional inscription and signature on verso. Stamped on verso by photographer Levi, Florence. Size is 6.25 x 9.25 inches, in very good condition. 

American tenor (1920-2013), active at the New York City Opera in the 1950s, also a recitalist and oratorio singer, performed the title role in the United States premiere of Benjamin Britten’s “Albert Herring,” in 1949. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, very small creases on corners, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Polish-Estonian coloratura soprano (1909(?) –1980), who also appeared in Hollywood and Mexican films. Signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, several creases on top right, otherwise in very good condition. 

Romanian soprano (1910-1949), Italian baritone (1888-1968), Hungarian soprano (1912 -2004), and German contralto (1909-1963), photograph containing signatures of each of these four artists in role in Mozart's Nozze di Figaro at the Salzburg Festival. Photo by Ellinger, Salzburg. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Romanian soprano (1910-1949), considered one of the biggest stars in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s, particularly in Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, and Strauss operas.  Set of 1 8.25 x 11.75 inch Autograph Letter Signed, dated in Berlin in 1940 with embossed name, and 1 4 x 5.75 inch Autograph Note signed, dated in 1945, both 1 page each, written in German and sold untranslated, along with an unsigned 4-page 7.5 x 10 inch program for a November 1936 performance at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, of Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier featuring the soprano as Sophie von Faninal and conducted by Karl Bohm. All in excellent condition, not sold separately. 

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), one of the greatest singers of the 19th century. An original carte-de-visite (CDV) of the soprano by photographer Reutlinger signed by the soprano and inscribed to nothing less than the great Italian composer G. Verdi, dated in Paris, 1867. Size is 2.4 x 3.6 inches, round trimmed at the top, in very good condition.

American soprano (1922-1994), signed publicity photograph, shown as herself, inscribed, dated in 1946. Stamped on verso by photographer Jose Reyes, Hollywood. Size is 7.75 x 9.75 inches, some creasing, otherwise in good condition.

Italian tenor (1870-1940), known internationally for his interpretations of the Bel Canto repertory, being a famous competitor of star tenor Enrico Caruso. Attractive signed photograph, shown as himself, photo by Mishkin, New York, dated in 1911. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1886-1975), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself. Inscribed in Buenos Aires to his colleague the great Italian tenor Francesco Tamagno, dated in 1929. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1876-1949), who enjoyed an international career as a dramatic tenor of the first rank, becoming a respected interpreter of Otello and Pinkerton -the latter, a role he created in 1904. Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself.  Photo by Varischi photographers, Milan. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Legendary German Wagnerian soprano (1872-1932). Signed vintage photograph shown as Isolde in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, inscribed and dated in 1919. Printed signature on front of photographer C. Mishkin, New York. Size is 8 x 12 inches, very small stain on bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Prominent Italian baritone (1882-1963).  Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed and dated in 1914.  This is a 4 x 8 inch postcard photo mounted on soft cardboard (signed text is below the photo), total item size is 7.75 x 11.75 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1865-1957), best known for creating the role of Rodolfo in the world premiere of Puccini´s opera "La Boheme" in 1896. Autograph note signed, 1 page, written in Italian and sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, slight wear at bottom, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: photograph of the artist in role (most likely as Rodolfo), this contains a facsimile signature on the bottom left, size is 4.75 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. Rare vintage item!

Croatian dramatic soprano (1863-1941), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. This is a 4.25 x 6.25 inch photo mounted on solid cardboard cabinet-style backing, total item size is 6.25 x 7.75 inches, slightly trimmed cardboard on bottom right, otherwise in very good condition. Vintage historical item!

Cuban baritone and allegedly spy for the CIA, arrested by the Cuban government.  Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown as Marcello in Puccini's "La Bohème", dated in Havana, 1935. Size is 7.5 x 9.5 inches, silvering around borders, in very good condition.

German coloratura soprano (1898-1972), signed photograph, shown possibly in role, inscribed and dated in 1937. Handwritten signature on front of photographer Willinger. Size is 6.25 x 8.25, very small creases and bends at bottom of photo, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Dutch soprano (1879-1932) who was also a music educator. Signed album page dated in New York in 1905. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Superstar German tenor (b.1969) and Costa Rican soprano (?b.1968). Attractive color photograph signed by both artists, shown in Mozart's opera "Entfuhrung Aus dem Serail". Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Chilean tenor and later baritone (1911-1996), especially known for Otello and other dramatic tenor roles.  Signed photograph, shown in the title role of Verdi's Otello, one of his most celebrated interpretations, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on corners, otherwise in very good condition. 

Jamaican-born British operatic bass baritone (b.1946). Signed half-tone photograph, shown possibly in role. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

American bass (b. 1953), signed photograph, shown as Ashby in Puccini's La Fanciulla del West. Photo by Winnie Klotz, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian superstar tenor (1890-1957), one of the greatest tenors of all time, often regarded as "The Second Caruso". His personal study score for the opera Zazá (Leoncavallo), signed by him, authenticated by his son Enzo.  Full score for piano and voice, 325 numbered pages and hardcovers, published by Sonzogno, no year.  With Gigli´s signature on the cast page, his son Enzo signed a card and attached it to the back of the front cover, declaring this was his father´s score. Many markings in blue crayon inside (we show one page as example). Size is 9.5 x 12 inches. Some wear on cover and spine, in good condition. This is a very rare item and an important one since it comes from Gigli´s estate.

German baritone (1857-1910), signed postcard photograph, shown in role, signed in Vienna, size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition

Italian bass (1924-1987), signed photograph, shown as himself. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian-born British tenor and actor (1872-1958), appeared primarily in comic opera and musical comedy. Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, photo by Rotary photo studios. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Photograph showing 14 star operatic performers (singers and conductors) from the 1940s, 50s and 60s mostly in costume - with signatures from 4 of them, sopranos Licia Alabanses and Roberta Peters, mezzo-soprano Rise Stevens and baritone Robert Merrill. Also shown here are among others are such leading stars as soprano Dorothy Kirsten, bass Salvatore Baccaloni, tenor Ferrucio Tagliavini, tenor Giovanni Martinelli, soprano Lily Pons, tenor Giuseppe Di Stefano, and conductors Andre Kostelanetz and Fausto Cleva. (An accompanying unscanned half-tone copy of this photo identifies each of them). This is a very rare historic item showing each of these celebrated artists in one place, possibly following a gala performance. Size is 8.25 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Canadian bass-baritone (b.1972). Signed photograph, shown as Figaro in Mozart's Nozze di Figaro. Photo by Beth Bergman, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.                                       Default Title                                       

French dramatic soprano (1927-2007) who later became a mezzo-, excelled in both French and German repertoire. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment in French, shown in role. Size is 7.9 x 11.7 inches, ink-stamped on verso by photographer Rudolf Betz (Bayreuth Festival), in excellent condition.

German tenor (1916-1993), known for Wagnerian and other heroic tenor roles. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8.5 x 11.7 inches, ink-stamped on verso by photographer Siegfried Lauterwasser (Bayreuth Festival), in excellent condition.

German tenor (1916-1993), known for Wagnerian and other heroic tenor roles. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment; ink-stamped on verso by photographer by Sabine Toepffer (Munich). Size is 9.3 x 11.8 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1914-1974), one of the leading Wagnerian heldentenors in the post-World War II era. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in the title role of Wagner's opera "Siegfried"; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Liselotte Strelow (Bayreuth Festival). Size is 9.3 x 11.8 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1914-1974), one of the leading Wagnerian heldentenors in the post-World War II era. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1965, shown in the title role of Wagner's opera "Tannhauser"; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Siegfried Lauterwasser (Bayreuth Festival). Size is 9.3 x 11.8 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1914-1974), one of the leading Wagnerian heldentenors in the post-World War II era. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by him shown as Tristan in Wagner's opera "Tristan und Isolde"; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Siegfried Lauterwasser (Bayreuth Festival). Size is 9.3 x 11.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), one of the greatest of the 20th century, known for both Russian, French and Italian repertoire. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown as Filippo II in Verdi's opera "Don Carlo". Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, signed on the front by photographer Houston Rogers (London) and ink-stamped on verso as well, in excellent condition.

Chilean tenor and later baritone (1911-1996), especially known for his dramatic Verdian and Wagnerian tenor roles. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed in blue ink by him, shown in role. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, signed by photographer Houston Rogers (London) on the front in black ink and ink-stamped on verso too; in very goo condition.

Famous Italian bass and later baritone (1922-1967), world acclaimed, who died young. Autograph letter in Italian (sold untranslated) written on one sheet on both sides and signed by him, with the letterhead of a hotel in Hamburg (Germany). Size is 5.8 x 8.3 inches, central fold, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph note on the back of a postcard handwritten and signed by him, dated April 18, 1964, sent to one assistant of Met Opera Manager Rudolf Bing.

Star Irish tenor (1884-1945), world-famous for his recordings and performances of opera as well as popular songs. Black-and-white photograph mounted on a mat where he signed and inscribed.  Total size is 6.8 x 9 inches, some fading but still clearly visible, in very good condition.

Italian contralto (1826-1894); considered one of the greatest contraltos in operatic history. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by her, dated December 8, 1887.  Size is 4.25 x 9 inches, 1 page written on both sides, rust stains on the front, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian soprano castrato (1762-1846), and also a singing teacher and composer. A short note handwritten by him speaking in the third person, dated May 22, 1839.  Size is 7.7 x 9.8 inches, 1 page, folds, otherwise in excellent condition.

Norwegian bass (1896-1940), who had an active international career and was especially known for Mozart and Wagnerian roles. Gorgeous black-and-white photo postcard from Bayreuth Festival signed by him, shown as King Mark in Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde", dated in London, 1931. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass (1878-1944), signed postcard photograph, shown as Beckmesser in Wagner's Die Meistersinger, dated in Vienna in 1919. Blind stamped on front by photographer A. M. Schein, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.   

German baritone (1886-1931), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in Vienna in 1919. Blind stamped on front by photographer Gertrud. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Austrian soprano, signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Wagner's Die Walkure. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.  

German baritone (1884-?), signed postcard photograph, shown in role, dated in Vienna in 1920. Photo by Franz Lowy, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.