All Newest Opera Autographs

Japanese soprano (1884-1946), very attractive signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Clear and bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped by photographer Ermini, Milan. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, in very good condition.

American soprano (1909-1997). Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Sedge Le Blang, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Attractive photo with clear signature. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition.

American mezzo-soprano (1892-?), made several early recordings. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in New York in 1917. Size is 6 x 8 inches, crease on bottom left, otherwise in very good condition.  

American contralto (1886-1958), attractive vintage signed photograph, shown as herself. Printed signature on front of photographer Moody, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, mounting traces on verso and slight creases on some edges, otherwise in very good condition.

American soprano (1914-1990), who created the title role in Vanessa, opera by Samuel Barber, at the world premiere in 1958 at the Metropolitan Opera. Signed photograph, shown in role most likely in Johann Strauss's Die Fledermaus, inscribed. Photo by Bender photographers. Size is 8 x 10 inches, with several creases and paper loss on the right of the photo as well as small stains beneath, priced accordingly. 

American soprano (1914-1990), who created the title role in Vanessa, opera by Samuel Barber, at the world premiere in 1958 at the Metropolitan Opera. Signed photograph, shown as herself, dated in 1961. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several very small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

American tenor (1928-1998), signed photograph, shown as Dick Johnson in Puccini's Fanciulla del West. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases and bends and slight paper loss on the far right side, otherwise in very good condition.

American tenor (1911-2006), signed photograph, shown as Prince Shuisky in Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, dated in 1961. Stamped on verso by photographer Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, with several creases and bends as well as small bullet holes on the right, otherwise in good condition.

American comprimario tenor (1927-1994) known for his work at the Metropolitan Opera, signed photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1964. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases on various edges of the item, otherwise in extremely good condition.

American soprano (1928-1984), signed photograph, shown as herself. Photo by Kerr, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several small creases on corners and small stains on right side otherwise in very good condition.

Hungarian-born soprano and operetta singer. Large black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown in role, dated in Torino, 1911, mounted on a photographer mat by Varischi & Artico, Milan. Size is 11.2 x 14.3 inches, trimmed at the top, some loss of paper over the upper-right corner, otherwise in very good condition.

Norwegian mezzo-soprano (b.1948).  Signed photograph, shown as Erda in Wagner's Ring Cycle. Photo by Winnie Klotz, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Bold handwriting and signature in attractive silver ink. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.  

Native Hawaiian opera as well as nightclub singer and musician (1925-1991) whose full name was Charles Keonaonalaulani Llewellyn Davis. Signed publicity photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition.

American soprano (1925-2024) of Armenian descent and American mezzo-soprano of Lebanese origin (1930-2020), both mainstays of the Metropolitan Opera from the 1950s to the 1980s. Double signed photograph, shown in roles (likely in Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte), size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Peruvian Tenor (b.1927), and celebrated Italian-American soprano (1932-2006), double signed photograph, shown as Fenton and Nanetta in Verdi's Falstaff. Printed signature on front of photographer Fayer, Vienna. Size is 8 x 10 inches, 

Star Spanish soprano (1933-2018) and leading Swedish tenor (1925-2017), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Verdi's I Vespri Siciliani, stamped on verso by photographer Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition. 

Italian superstar tenor (1935-2007), and American counselor and retired actress (b.1950). Beautiful black-and-white movie-still photograph of the film "Yes, Giorgio" (1982) signed by the star Italian tenor with a short sentiment, and by the American actress, dated 1988.  Size is 10 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1831-1918) of the first magnitude, regarded internationally as being one of the greatest male singers of the 19th century. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph of the baritone signed by him and inscribed to conductor Vincenzo Capezza, dated July 3, 1909. Size is 7.6 x 10.2 inches, big crease over the right border not affecting signature, creases over the bottom, otherwise in very good condition.

German tenor and impresario (1866-1932). Original vintage cabinet photograph of the singer shown in role by photographer Aimé Dupont (New York) signed and inscribed by Dippel to the Italian conductor Vincenzo Capezza, dated in Boston, April 1907.  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor damage over the right border, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Italian baritone (1860-1931) and master of bel canto singing. Original cabinet photograph of the artist shown in role by photographer Mishkin (New York), signed and inscribed by Ancona to the Italian conductor Vincenzo Capezza, dated in New York, 1904. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Star Italian soprano, actress, and monologist (1874-1944) who had a celebrated career in both the U.S. and Europe. Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard shown as herself, signed and inscribed by her, dated in London, 1912. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, small crease over the top-right corner,  small repaired crack at the top center, otherwise in very good condition.

French tenor (1888-1951). Nice half-tone photograph shown as himself and signed by him with a short sentiment in Lyon, 1928. Size is 3.5 x 5.3 inches, in very good condition.

British bass (1874-1933). Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown as himself. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, ink markings on verso, some silvering over the image, in overall very good condition.

Egypt-born Greek tenor (1888-1971). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown as himself, dated in Verona, 1916. Size is 3.3 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.  

Interesting collection of 54 autograph letters (a few typed letters included) sent to Steinway & Sons Pianos, New York, written and signed by different opera singers (except one sent by the Italian conductor Enrico Bevignani), sent between the 1890s and 1960s (most of them from the period 1890s - 1930s)—different sizes and in very good condition or better.  Artists include Adelina Patti, Aino Ackte, David Bipsham (3), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Edouard & Jea De Reszke (2), Elisabeth Rethberg, Emma Calvé, Emma Eames (5), Emma Juch (2), Emmy Destinn, Enrico Bevignani, Etelka Gerster (2), Frances Alda, Francisco Vignas, Fraser Gange (3), Frederick Jagel (2), Frieda Hempel, Geraldine Farrar (2), Jean Lasalle, Johanna Gadski (2), Julia Culp (2), Karin Branzell, Lillian Nordica (2), Louise Homer (4), Lucrezia Bori, Luigi Ravelli, Marcella Sembrich, Margarete Matzenauer (3), Maria Ivogun, Maria Roze Mapleson, Marian Anderson, Mary Garden, Minnie Hauk, Nellie Melba (2), Nina Koshetz, Olive Fremstad, Paul Robeson, Reinald Werrenrath, Sigrid Arnoldson, and Sofia Scalchi.  SOLD AS A LOT, but individual letters can be sold for US$40 - US$100 (Please inquire)

Operatic singing trio active during the 1990s and early 2000s and termed as a supergroup consisting of Italian Luciano Pavarotti and Spaniards Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras. Beautiful color photograph signed by the 3 artists shown during the concert in Los Angeles, 1994. Size is 13.9 x 10.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American baritone (1857-1921). Signed photograph, shown as himself inscribed with brief musical quotation, dated in 1916. Printed signature on front of photographer Hartsook. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1914-1990), who created the title role in Vanessa, opera by Samuel Barber, at the world premiere in 1958 at the Metropolitan Opera. Signed photograph, shown as herself, young. Stamped on verso by photographer Marcus Blechman. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several very small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

Welsh tenor (1858-1943), signature cut, size is 2.25 x 4 inches, several mounting traces but otherwise in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED: Unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself, size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small stain on verso, otherwise in very good condition. Not sold separately. 

American soprano (1845-1931), signed album page, dated in 1884, size is 3.5 x 7.25 inches, bold handwriting and signature, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: Unsigned cabinet photo by Anderson, New York, shown possibly in role, size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small tears on far right side and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition. Not sold separately. 

Czech soprano (b.1932), signed photograph, shown in role in Janacek's Jenufa, dated in 1979. Stamped on verso by Jaroslav Svoboda, Prague. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, in very good condition.

American coloratura soprano (1886-1963) who sang at the Metropolitan Opera from 1914 to 1921. Signature clip mounted onto soft cardboard with attractive half-tone oval-shaped photo, shown as herself in an adjoining window. Bold handwriting and signature. Clip is 2.25 x 3.75 inches, total item size is 4.25 x 7 inches, beautiful vintage item in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor (1896-1986), signed album page, with attached photo shown in role (probably taken from a newspaper or magazine), dated in 1932.  Total item size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, photo is 2.25 x 3.5 inches,  in very good condition.

Canadian soprano (1914-?), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1942. Printed signature on front of photographer Bruno of Hollywood and New York City. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian Tenor (b. 1930), signed photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1974. Stamped on verso by photographer Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

German tenor (1863-1941), signature clip mounted onto a photo postcard showing him as Siegfried in Wagner's Ring Cycle, a photo by Hermann Leiser, Berlin. Signed as "E. Kraus". Size of clip is 1 x 2 inches, total item size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

English contralto (1872-1936), best known as a recitalist and concert singer. Signed postcard photograph, shown as herself. Photo by Ellis and Walery photographers. Size is 3.5. x 5.5 inches, slight silvering on right side and very small creases on bottom left and right, otherwise in very good condition.

British contralto (1893 – 1973), signed postcard photograph, shown as herself. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Australian operatic soprano and also folk singer (1912-1994), signed photograph, shown most likely in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Star American contralto (1871-1947), considered one of the most beautiful voices of the golden era of singing. A beautiful collection of documents mostly SENT to her and her husband Sydney. The collection includes letters sent to her, carbon copies of letters she sent, telegrams, and other documents (itinerary, income and expenses, typed letters), and important people are mentioned such as Giulio Gatti-Casazza -The Metropolitan Opera Administrator. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY

American soprano (1876?-?).  Signed photo postcard, shown as Santuzza in Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana, dated in 1904.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.  

Italian tenor, signed publicity photograph, shown as himself, size is 2.75 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

English tenor (1892-1949), signed photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1928. Size is 3.3 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

American soprano (1908-1971), signed photograph, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, small bullet holes on edges, and scotch tape residue on top right, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor (1850-1918). Signed CDV-style photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1875-1955), who had a very successful and prolonged career interpreting Italian operas. Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself inscribed in Buenos Aires, dated in 1928. Beautiful handwriting and signature. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, slight paper loss on edges and small slice in the middle, otherwise in very good condition.