All Newest Opera Autographs

English bass (1784-1863), conductor, and critic. His signature cut (probably from a receipt or contract) mounted on an album page. Total size is 7.25 x 5.1 inches, tape residues over the left border, otherwise in very good condition.

Star Italian coloratura soprano (1871-1940) of great international fame. An album page signed and dated by her in 1934 as a souvenir for her farewell tour in London. Size is 6.9 x5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1834-1899), who created the role of Violetta Valery in the London premiere of Verdi's La Traviata in 1856. Signature cut dated by her in Liverpool 1858, mounted on a piece of soft cardboard. Total size is 5.25 x 1.6 inches, in excellent condition. Rare!

Famous English soprano (1888-1976). Nice card signed and dated by her in 1943 with a short music quote. Size is 3.6 x 2.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Superstar Italian soprano (1922-2004), extremely famous for her large, voluminous voice and tonal beauty. An album page signed and dated by her in Zurich, 1955, attached with a promo photograph of her. Size is 8.2 x 10 inches, some repairs on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

German bass (1815-1889), whose important career focused on opera and oratorio. Set of 2 short notes in German on album pages signed by him (one of them also signed by his wife) adding a music quote in one of them. Size is 7 x 8.8 inches each, 1 page each, irregular borders, both in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.  

Star Australian soprano (1861-1931), who became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian Era and the 20th century for her beautiful voice and technique. Fine album page signed and dated by her in 1904. Size is 8.25 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition. The album page was also signed on the front by actor Rohan Clensy (1877-1919), harpist Ada Sassoli (1887-1946), bass Robert Radford (1874-1933); and on verso by composer H. Laine Wilson (1871-1915) and some other unidentified artists.

Scottish soprano (1836-1874), with an outstanding international career, cofounder of the Parepa-Rosa Opera company. Album page signed by her with a short music quote. Size is 5.3 x 7 inches, left border irregularly cut, otherwise in excellent condition. The album page was also signed on the front by the English contralto Charlotte Sainton (1824-1885), English pianist Wilhelm Ganz (1833-1914); on verso by Sofia Ercolani, German pianist Jacques Blumenthal (1829-1908), and two other unidentified artists.

Belgian soprano (1873-1934). Album page signed by her with a short sentiment in French, dated in Cleveland, February 12, 1897. Size is 6 x 7.7 inches, small loss of paper over the lower-right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

French bass-baritone (1877-1962), particularly associated with the French and Italian repertories which included over 240 roles; also renowned as one of the most memorable singing actors of his time. Autograph letter in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by him with the hotel letterhead, dated in Venice, December 1912.  Size is 4.8 x 7 inches, 2 written pages in 1 sheet, storage holes over the top, otherwise in very good condition.

Australian soprano (1907-1979) mainly celebrated in the Wagnerian repertoire but whose career was cut short by polio. Autograph letter with her letterhead about personal matters signed by her and dated in Minneapolis, September 1941. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 3 written pages in 2 sheets, stapled pages, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1882-1956), signed postcard photograph, shown in role, inscribed and dated in Trieste in 1914. Blind stamped on front by photographer. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian tenor (1877-1935), signed text quote on an 6 x 9.25 inch album page, dated in 1896. Unusual vintage item in very good condition.

French bass (1851-1914), one of the most acclaimed basses of the Golden Age of Opera.  Signed cabinet photograph, shown as himself. Bold and clear handwriting and signature. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Danish soprano (1919-2006) whose full name was Elly Ruth Guldbæk Degerbøl. Signed photograph, shown as herself, dated in 1951. Stamped on verso by photographer H.J. Mydtskov, Copenhagen. Size is 4.5 x 7, small creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition.

French bass, signed photograph, shown in role (likely Mephistopheles in Gounod's Faust), inscribed. Bold handwriting in attractive silver ink. Size is 4.75 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

German tenor (b. 1938), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Wagner's Tannhauser, signature on verso. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.   

Italian tenor (1881-1972), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, and dated in 1915. Photo by Giuseppe Battelli, Milan. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, attractive vintage item in excellent condition.

Turkish-born Italian bass (1920-1991), sang frequently at La Scala and other European houses. Group of 3 autograph letters signed, each 2 pages in English, dated in Rome in 1965. Size of each is 7 x 10.75  inches, very small paper loss on edges of the paper not affecting text or signature, otherwise in very good condition. Not sold separately. 

German contralto (1892-1969) remembered for her performances of Wagner and Strauss heroines.  Group of 4 autograph letters signed, two are written in English, the other two in German (sold untranslated), ranging from one to three pages in length. Dates are between 1953 and 1958. Sizes range from 5.75 x 7.5 inches to 8.25 x 12 inches, each have small folds, some have creases but are otherwise in good condition. Not sold separately.  

Italian baritone (1819-1881), especially known for his Verdi roles, appeared in the world premiere productions of that composer's I Due Foscari, Il Corsaro, Luisa Miller, and La Forza del Destino. Signed album page, dated in 1855, bold handwriting and signature. Size is 9.25 x 12.5 inches. Very rare vintage item in excellent condition!

Scottish bass (1922-1983), especially known for his Wagnerian interpretations. 1 autograph letter signed by his wife Susan Ward written on his behalf, 2 pages, dated in London in 1965, size is 6 x  8 inches, in excellent condition. Also included: handwritten three page essay by him discussing Wagner's opera The Flying Dutchman ( a role with which he was particularly associated), also dated in 1965, 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Austrian-German contralto (1839-1899), celebrated both in the opera and concert repertoire, frequently performing with both Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms, and wife of the famous violinist Joseph Joachim.  Lot of 1 Autograph music quote signed, written on a 3 x 5 inch card, dated in New York in 1894, along with 4 unsigned concert programs/playbills from the Berlin Philharmonie, also in1894 ranging in size from 5. 5 x 8.5 inches to 6.75 x 9 inches, slight rust and a few stains, otherwise in good condition. Not sold separately. 

Austrian soprano (1844-1918) best known for Wagnerian roles, appearing as Brunnhilde in the first complete Ring Cycle in Bayreuth in 1876, and starring in the world premiere performances of Siegfried, Die Gotterdammerung and Parsifal, also at Bayreuth.  Signed card, dated in New York in 1890. Size is 2.25 x 3.5 inches, in very good condition.

French baritone (1860-1933), who performed in the world premiere of Sigurd (opera by Reger). Autograph letter signed, dated in New York in 1908, 14 pages written in French, sold untranslated. Bold handwriting and signature. Size of each page is 5.5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish dramatic tenor (1840-1912), performed a wide variety of tenor roles in the leading opera theatres of his time and was particularly acclaimed in London and Milan. Following his retirement in 1900, he founded a record company called "Compania de Impresiones Fonograficas".  Signed album page, dated in Montevideo in 1905. Size is 4.75 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition. Rare!

Canadian soprano (1882-1970), starred in the world premiere production of L'Oracolo by Franco Leoni. Autograph musical quote signed with a bar of music from Gounod's Faust, size is 3.5 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Famous French tenor (1859-1940), well-known in his time for his performances of heroic roles in French and Italian opera. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, written in French, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 4.5 x 7 inches, in very good condition. Autographs of Escalais are very scarce so this is a rare and quite valuable vintage item!

American soprano (1897-1981), one of the best sopranos of the last 100 years, recognized for performing mainly at the Metropolitan Opera of New York. Signed and inscribed photograph, shown as herself at home with one of her pet dogs, dated in 1957. Size is 8 x 10 inches, with several creases and bends but in otherwise good condition. 

Star German contralto (1861-1936), autograph letter signed, written on the stationary of the Eagle Hotel in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. 3 pages, written in English, dated in 1918. Size of each page is 6 x 9.25 inches, several creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition.

English baritone, autographed musical quote written on a 4.5 x 7 inch sheet with several bars from the "Taming of the Shrew", signed by him in London, dated in 1884, small creases and bends, otherwise in excellent condition. Rare vintage item!

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.