All Newest Opera Autographs

Set of 2 signed album pages one from the Belgian baritone Camille Everardi (1824-1899), dated in 1858, the other signed by his wife Georgette, a Belgian soprano (1831-1887) signed in St. Petersburg, also in 1858. Each page is 9.25 x 13 inches in size with very small tears at both the top and some sides of the page but not affecting the text and signature. Rare vintage items not sold separately!

English tenor (1894-1961). Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.25 x 4.75 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

English coloratura soprano (1900-1990), autograph note signed, 1 page in English, dated in 1930. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 7 x 9 inches, several creases and folds, otherwise in very good condition.

Belgian Soprano (1883-?) associated with the Paris Opera Comique, autograph letter signed, 2 pages, written in French, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 5.25 x 7 inches, some creases and folds, otherwise in good condition. 

Italian bass (1894-1971), autograph note signed, 1 page, written in Italian, sold untranslated, dated in 1931. Size is 5.25 x 6.75 inches, small creases and folds and some mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition. 

Irish bass-baritone and film actor (1873-1953), known for opera, oratorio, and musical theatre, principally associated with the role of Captain Macheath in the ballad opera The Beggar's Opera, which he sang close to 1,500 times. Autograph letter signed, 1 page in English, size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

German mezzo (1873 -1949), autograph letter signed, 1 page, written in English, dated in London in 1898. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, small stains on the document as a small crease on bottom left, otherwise in good condition.

French tenor and actor (1878-1954), whose career was mostly associated with the French repertoire. Autograph letter signed written on stationary of the Congress Hotel in Chicago, dated in 1913. 2 pages on a folded 4-page document, written in French, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 5.25 x 6.5 inches, small creases and folds, otherwise in very good condition. 

Belgian bass-baritone (1870-1951), signed postcard, which also contains a photographic image of him in role (likely Jochanan in Richard Strauss's Salome), dated in Chicago in 1910. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, vintage item in excellent condition! 

German-born soprano (1915-2006), one of the most renowned opera singers of the 20th century. Autograph note in German (sold with translation) written on the funeral card for his deceased husband (1979) signed by her acknowledging condolences. ALSO INCLUDED is a small photo postcard of the soprano shown young signed by her as "Elisabeth". Size is 3 x 5.2 inches, ink a bit faded, blind-stamped on the front by photographer Fayer (Vienna).

German mezzo-soprano (1883-1961) associated with the singing of German lieder. Autograph letter in English signed by her, dated 1948, sent to a friend about personal matters. Size is 5.2 x 7 inches, 1 page, central fold, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1876-1966). Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by her.  Size is 8.25 x 10.7 inches, 1 page, folds, in very good condition.

French tenor (1871-1939); German bass-baritone (1866-1938). An album page signed by both artists; Muhlmann added a 5-bar music quote with lyrics from Wagner's "Lohengrin" dated in London, June 1901; while Dalmores signed and inscribed in London (Covent Garden) in 1904. Size is 7.75 x 6.25 inches, minor rust stains, in overall very good condition.

Italian opera singer (1866-1923). Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by her. Size is 4.4 x 6.8 inches each page, 2 pages, central fold, light rust stains, in overall good condition.

Ukrainian soprano (1872-1952), considered to be one of the brightest opera stars of the first half of the 20th century. Regular postcard signed by her. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian Contralto (1842-1921) who enjoyed an international reputation. Nicely decorated album page signed and inscribed by her dated in 1882 and adding a 7-bar music quote with music from Wagner's Parsifal.  Size is 6.7 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1856-1883), who died tragically at 27. An album page signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 6.75 x 8 inches, in very good condition. Very rare!

American bass (1836-1910). An album page signed by him with a short sentiment in English wishing a happy new year, dated in Minneapolis, January 1st, 1885.  Size is 6.75 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

German dramatic bass-baritone (1838-1914). 2-bar autograph music quote signed by him with a short text in German (apparently) written by him, dated 1898. Size is 9.25 x 6 inches, minor stains, in very good condition.

Star German contralto (1861-1936), autograph note signed, written on the stationary of the Hotel Baltimore, Kansas City. 1 page, written in English, dated in 1921. Size is 6 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Legendary German Wagnerian soprano (1872-1932), signed album page, dated in New York in 1907. Bold handwriting and signature. This is a 7.25 x 8.5 inch album page which also contains a small (1.75 x 3 inch) half tone photo of her as Brunnhilde in Wagner's Ring, her most celebrated role. In excellent condition. 

German contralto (1861-1936).  Signed photograph shown as herself.  Photo by Emil Schwalb, Berlin. Size is 4 x 6.5 inches, several cuts and tears at the top, otherwise in good condition. 

French-Italian soprano, whose stage name was Antonia Delores, was the daughter of singer Zelia Trebelli-Bettini a French mezzo-soprano (1834-1892), and Alessandro Bettini, an Italian tenor (1825-1898), and the first to sing Carmen at the Metropolitan Opera in 1884. Autograph note signed, 1 page, written in English. Size  is 4.5 x 7 inches, some mounting traces (scotch tape) on left side of the paper, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian coloratura soprano (1882-1963), who was one of the most popular operatic singers of the 20th century. Signed photograph, shown most likely in role, inscribed and dated in 1922. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several tears at the far edges of the photo (not affecting image and signature), otherwise in good condition. 

American tenor (1903-1983), who had a long career, including 25 seasons at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages written on the stationary of the Hotel Hamilton, New York. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Austrian soprano (1859-1914), signed card, size is 3 x 3.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American tenor and voice teacher (b. 1936), signed publicity photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1998. Photo by Peter Schaaf. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small paper loss on bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition.

Czech soprano and actress (1907-1994), star of the Metropolitan Opera for many years. Group of three signed letters, 1 page each, written in English. One is handwritten on a 5.75 x 8.25 sheet, a second is typewritten on 5.75 x 8.25 paper in Vienna (both dated in 1965) while the third is handwritten on a 4 x 5.75 inch postcard, dated in 1969. Some small creases and bends on the second item, otherwise in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

German-born American soprano (1872-1957), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1949. Bold handwriting and signature. Printed signature on front of photographer Aime Dupont, New York. Size is 4.75 x 7 inches, small crease on top right, otherwise in excellent condition.

American contralto (1873-1951) (born Adrienne Eisbein), and Austrian bass Felix Von Kraus) (1870-1937), who were married in 1899. Large double signed album page, dated in Munich in 1909. Bold handwriting and signatures. Size is 8 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Superstar Spanish tenor, conductor and opera manager (b.1941), one of the greatest of the 20th century and with one of the largest repertoires in opera history. Autograph letter signed from very early in his career, written in English and dated in Tel Aviv in 1964, 1 page, size is 6.75 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

French baritone (1843-1925), appeared in the world premiere of several operas including Victor Masse's Paul et Virginie and Saint-Saen's Le Timbre d' argent and made several recordings. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages on both sides of a single 5.25 x 8 inch document, written in French, sold untranslated.  Small creases and bends, otherwise in good condition.

French contralto (1875-1932), a major singer in Paris at the Opéra-Comique enjoyed an international career in the 1890s through the 1910s. Set of 2 autograph letters signed, 2 pages each, both written in French and sold untranslated. Size of each page is 4.25 x 6.75 inches, both in excellent condition. 

French soprano (1881-1947), who performed mostly at the Palais Garnier and the Opéra-Comique in Paris. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, written in French, sold untranslated. Each page is 5.25 x 7 inches, small tear on second page and small stain on the third, otherwise in very good condition. 

Austrian soprano (1872-1947), remarkable in her interpretations of Wagnerian roles, and heavily promoted by Gustav Mahler, who took her to the Vienna State Opera where she became a superstar singer. Also known by her birth name "Anna Von Mildenburg".   Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, written in German, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 7.5 x 9.75 inches, small crease on bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Irish baritone and later leading music teacher and administrator (1865-1936), most famous in the formal concert and oratorio repertoire. Autograph musical quote signed on a 6.25 x 8 inch album page, in excellent condition. 

Signed album page containing signatures of several leading opera singers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century - the front side contains signatures from Polish bass Edouard De Reszke (1853-1917), dated in 1899, along with his brother Polish tenor Jean De Reszke (1850-1925), and the Dutch-born French baritone Henri Albers (1866-1926), also dated in 1899. Verso contains signature of American soprano Lucille Hill, dated in 1900. Size is 6.25 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Star Australian soprano (1861-1931), who became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian Era and Italian conductor and cellist (1848-1921). Double signed album page, dated in 1900, size is 6.25 x 7.75 inches, in very good condition. 

American bass (1871-1932), particularly known for the Wagnerian repertoire. Autograph note signed, dated in 1901, size is 4.75 x 7.25 inches, very small tears on the side, otherwise 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. An album page signed by her, dated 1894. Size is 8.6 x 5.4 inches, rust stains in all four corners, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned casual photograph of her shown probably at home. Size is 4.9 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

Irish baritone and later leading music teacher and administrator (1865-1936), most famous in the formal concert and oratorio repertoire. Autograph musical quote signed on a 5 x 6.5 inch album page, in excellent condition. 

Norwegian soprano (1895-1962), one of the greatest Wagnerian dramatic singers of the 20th century. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, written in English, dated in 1946. Size is 8 x 10.5 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

Scottish soprano (1874-1967) with a substantial career in France and America in the first third of the 20th century. A card signed and inscribed by her on the occasion of a dinner held in honor of the star American baritone Lawrence Tibbett at the Hotel Astor, New York, dated in 1954.  This is a folded 4-page card, each page is 4.5 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.  

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. Signed album page, dated in London in 1901, signed as "Tamagno". Size is 6.25 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian dramatic tenor (1861-1923), who was closely identified with the Wagnerian repertoire. Signed album page inscribed and dated in 1911. Size is 8 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Set of twenty double-sided album pages signed by leading operatic performers mostly from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century, including such legendary artists as Antonio Scotti, Pol Plancon, Andreas Dippel, Emma Eames, Leo Slezak, Milka Ternina, andLilian Nordica. Each page is 6.25 x 7.75 inches, several have different signatures on front and verso, a few include musical quotes. In excellent condition, not sold separately. 

French Algerian soprano (1884-?) a featured artist at the Paris Opera until 1934, signed album page with attached photo sketch, shown in role, a photo by Cliche Bert, Paris. Bold and clear signature. Size is 6.25 x 9.5 inches with small stains on corners and mounting traces on verso but otherwise in very good condition.

German soprano (1921-2018), celebrated in the dramatic repertoire, particularly Wagner and Strauss, and her intense acting skills. Group of 5 autograph letters signed, each is 2 pages, written in German and sold untranslated. Two of these letters are on her official stationary and have page sizes of 8.25 x 11.75 inches, there is an additional letter of that size dated in 1953, while the remaining two are each 5.75 x 8.25 inches and written on the stationary of the ParkHotel, Frankfurt. Several small creases and folds but are otherwise in good condition. Also included: a postcard of the Basilica di San Paolo in Rome with her inscribed text and signature on verso. Not sold separately, only as a lot.