All Newest Opera Autographs

Bulgarian bass (1914-1993), one of the greatest of the 20th century, known for both Russian, French and Italian repertoire.  Signed photograph, shown as himself, possibly in rehearsal. Stamped on verso by photographer Hubert Kluger. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, mounting tape traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.                                        Default Title                                       

Star Spanish mezzo-soprano (1895-1936), very famous in her time in Europe and America, sadly died giving birth at age 40, and her autographs are quite rare. Fine sepia photograph signed by her with a short sentiment in Italian, dated 1912, shown as Carmen in Bizet's opera; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Ciro Finzi. Size is 8.8 x 13.25 inches (probably trimmed from a larger format), in very good condition.

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), one of the greatest singers of the 19th century. Autograph letter in English with her monogram and address as letterhead signed by her and addressed to one of her friends sharing her health status and her thoughts about World War I, stating: "I have no sympathy for that culpable wicked nation who commenced the war and has brought such misery and suffering on mankind. May God give us complete victory at the end and to them the most severe punishment they so justly deserve." Size is 4.4 x 7 inches, 4 written pages in one folio, in overall very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED are the original envelope, her photo postcard, and the transcription of the letter (not shown).

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), one of the greatest singers of the 19th century. Her wedding announcement to the Italian tenor Ernesto Nicolini celebrated on June 10, 1886. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, minor stains, in very good condition.

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), one of the greatest singers of the 19th century. Autograph note in English signed by her with a short text quote from Rossini's "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" dated on June 17, 1882.  Size is 4.5 x 5.75 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet, rust stains on verso, in overall very good condition.

Italian tenor (1968-2011). Argentine tenor (b.1962). CD Album "Duetto" signed by both tenors on the front cover. Jewel case's size is 5.5 x 4.9 inches, in overall very good condition (CD not tested).

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919); French tenor (1834-1898), husband of star soprano Adelina Patti; leading Italian tenor (1845-1896). Album page signed by her in Minneapolis, March 2, 1889, sharing some few thoughts about music; and also signed by her husband on March 3, 1889; and signed on the verso by the celebrated Italian tenor Campanini in New York, on December 20, 1891. Size is 6.7 8 inches, rust stains over the borders, transcription included, otherwise in excellent condition.

English Contralto (1912-1953), internationally known, her death at the peak of her fame was a surprise to the musical world. Autograph note in English on a postcard signed by her about a successful performance, mounted with an unsigned photograph of her. Total size is 11 x 15.6 inches, autograph note is 4 x 2.8 inches (visible window size), photograph is 7 x 8.9 inches (visible window size); all in excellent condition. Ready to frame if desired!

Italian tenor (b. 1940), signed publicity photograph, shown as himself. Size is 5 x 7 inches, mounting tape traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Japanese soprano (b. 1936), signed photograph, shown in title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, mounting tape traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Austrian singer and actress (1939-2018), signed publicity photo postcard, shown most likely in role, dated in Vienna in 1960. Also contains printed photographer signature on front. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting tape traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Dutch baritone (1935-1992), appeared in the world premiere production of Bernd Alois Zimmeran's Die Soldaten  in Cologne in 1965. Signed photograph, shown in role (likely as Escamillo in Bizet's Carmen). Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, mounting tape traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.  

Superstar Australian soprano (1926-2010) and Australian conductor (b.1930) to whom she was married. Black-and-white postcard photograph signed by both artists, shown young. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), one of the greatest singers of the 19th century. Autograph letter (envelope included) with the letterhead with her castle's address and her initials, signed by her on February 16, 1889, and addressed to her friend Sylvia Tarnassi about personal problems with her husband and her success in Gounod's Romeo et Juliette in Paris. Size is 4.8 x 7.75 inches, 4 written pages in one folio, some water damage, folds, in overall good condition (transcription included).

Slovenian soprano (1913-2004), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed in Lisbon, dated in 1957. Photo by M. Camuzzi, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano, signed postcard photograph, shown as herself, dated in Lisbon in 1946. Printed photographer signature on front. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano and teacher (b. 1945), signed publicity photograph, shown as herself. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Soprano Zarzuela performer, signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed with brief sentiment. Stamped on verso by photographer Numen. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, very slight paper loss on top left and right corners, otherwise in excellent condition.

Australian soprano (1907-1979) especially celebrated in the Wagnerian repertoire but whose career was cut short by polio. Signed photograph, shown in the title role of Richard Strauss's Salome, inscribed. Printed photographer signature on front. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on each corner, otherwise in good condition. 

Italian soprano (b.1930), large signed photograph, shown in role, possibly in Rossini's La Cenerentola, inscribed and dated in 1964. Signature is on the photo itself and not the soft cardboard mat onto which it has been mounted. Photo itself is 7 x 9.25 inches, total item size is 9 x 11.5 inches, small crease on the bottom left of the photo, otherwise in very good condition. 

American bass-baritone (1927-1975), celebrated for many years at the New York City Opera. Signed photographic panorama showing him in a number of his most prominent roles in the operas Carmen, Faust, and Susannah, as well as himself. Inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition. 

Celebrated Bulgarian soprano, later Austrian (1913-1996), admired for her stage presence, her most celebrated role was Salome in Richard Strauss' opera of the same name. Signed photograph, shown most likely as Salome, size is 8 x 11.5 inches, small tear on the top right, outside of the area of image and signature, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French baritone (1918-2004), regarded as one of the very finest interpreters of French art song. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Also includes printed photographer signature. This is a 4.5 x 7 inch photograpah mounted on cardboard, total item size is 7.5 x 10.25 inches, in excellent condition.   

Star Puerto Rican tenor (1871-1946), signed photograph, shown as himself. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, several small creases and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition.

Star Puerto Rican tenor (1871-1946), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself. Photo by Valdemaro, Milan. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Mexican tenor (1895-1974), signed photograph, shown in role, signed on verso, dated in 1969. Stamped on verso by photographer Olga Masa, Buenos Aires. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some paper loss on front and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition.

Celebrated Spanish soprano (1894-1983), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in Santiago in 1930. Photo size is 6.5 x 9 inches,  small creases on the top and bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition.

Set of 4 cards and 1 album page signed by different artists on the occasion of the Inaugural night of the Metropolitan Opera in 1883, including Christine Nilsson, Giuseppe Del Puente, Italo Campanini, Sofia Scalchi, and some others. Different sizes: 4.6 x 3.5 inches, 5.25 x 4.5 inches, 4.75 x 7.5 inches, 5.8 x 3 inches; all in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), one of the greatest singers of the 19th century. Autograph text quote "A beautiful voice is a gift of God" handwritten and signed by her and dated in San Francisco, March 28, 1885. Size is 3.4 x 5.8 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 1-page program for a concert at Buckingham Palace on June 23, 1886, featuring different artists -including Patti. Size is 7.3 x 9.1 inches, rust tone on the borders, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned half-tone photograph of Patti. Total size is 7.3 x 10.25 inches, in very good condition.

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919). American soprano (1851-1929). Set of 2 cards: one of them signed by Patti with a short text quote dated in New York, January 4, 1892; the other signed by Hauk dated in December 1891. Both cards are mounted on soft black album page.  Total size is 9.6 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1900-?). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1927; blind-stamped on the front by photographer Jos. Rentmeesters (Brussels). Siz is 4.5 x 6.9 inches, minor silvering, stains, jagged edges, in very good condition.

Belgian tenor (1897-1964).   Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment shown as Rodolfo in Puccini's "La Bohème". Size is 4.6 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish soprano (1808-1836) who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts, and was one of the best-known opera singers of the XIX century. Original, genuine receipt for $1075 francs signed by the star soprano dated October 19, 1830, issued by Thèatre Royal Italien (Paris). Size is 7.3 x 7.7 inches, left border irregularly cut, folds, in overall excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage lithograph mounting over an irregularly cut soft cardboard depicting the soprano, published by J. McCormick in London (1829) upon a drawing by artist T. Fairland. Total size is 12.5 x 14.75 inches, in very good condition.

Star American contralto (1871-1947), considered one of the most beautiful voices of the golden era of singing. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1922. Printed signature on front of photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 6 x 8 inches, in excellent condition. 

American bass (1873-1935) and later opera manager, made many recordings in the early days of the Victor Talking Machine company. Signed photograph, shown as himself,  inscribed. Stamped on verso by Kaufmnn and Fabry photographers, Chicago. Size is 4.75 x 9.75 inches, several creases on top and bottom, otherwise in good condition.  

Famous Italian bass and later baritone (1922-1967), world acclaimed, who died young. Signed publicity photograph, shown as himself. Photo by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition. 

Famous Italian bass and later baritone (1922-1967), world acclaimed, who died young.  Autograph letter signed, 1 page in English, written on the stationary of the Essex House, New York, dated in 1965. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, several folds, in excellent condition. 

Famous Italian bass and later baritone (1922-1967), world acclaimed and died very young. Signed card, size is 3 x 5 inches, in excellent condition. 

French tenor (1924-2002). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment in French dated 1949, shown in role; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Henri Vermeulen (Brussels). Size is 4.6 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Chilean mezzo-soprano (1927-2017), signed photograph, shown as Herodias in Richard Strauss's Salome, dated in 1963. Stamped on verso by photographer Troncone. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches in very good condition

Argentine mezzo-soprano (1888-1933). Signed postcard photograph, shown as Rubria in Boito's Nerone at it's La Scala world premiere in 1924. Blind stamped on front by photographer Kitzler, Buenos Aires. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, slight paper loss on far edges and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.   

Italian tenor and teacher (1855-1927) , signed cabinet photo, shown as himself, dated in 1875. Size is 4 x 7.25 inches, some paper loss on each corner, otherwise in very good condition.

Dutch mezzo-soprano (1880-1970), group of 2 autograph letters signed, 2 pages each (written on both sides of a single document) both written in German and sold untranslated. One is 6.75 x 10 inches and written in Berlin, the other is 6.25 x 10.25 inches and composed in Amsterdam. In excellent condition, not sold separately. 

French mezzo-soprano (1821-1910), short autograph letter signed, 1 page, dated in 1907. Written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 5 x 6.5 inches, small smudges on the top and bottom corners of the document not affecting the text and bold signature, otherwise in very good condition.