All Newest Opera Autographs

American tenor (1926-1990). Fine black-and-white promo photograph signed and inscribed by him. Size is 8.1 x 10.1 inches, in very good condition.

Italian star soprano (1843-1919), who earned huge fees at the height of her career in the music capitals of Europe and America. Beautiful lot of 6 photographs, 2 lithographs, and 1 photo of her husband, plus an autograph letter signed by her dated 1868 and mounted on the verso of one of the abovementioned lithographs. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French baritone (1875-1946), great grandson of the famous tenor Manuel Garcia. Signed photograph, shown as himself, a photo by Dover Street Studios, London. Size of photo is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 4 x 6.5 inches. Some silvering at the top of the photo, otherwise in excellent condition.

British soprano (1900-?), signed half-tone photograph, shown possibly in role. Bold handwriting and signature. This is a 4.25 x 6.75 inch publicity photo probably taken from a magazine or program mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 6.75 x 7.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Irish tenor and actor (1868-1908), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1907. Size is 3.25 x 5 inches, some silvering, otherwise in very good condition.

French mezzo-soprano and singing teacher (1882-1946), signed half-tone photo, shown as herself, likely taken from a concert program. Size is 5.5 x 8.25 inches, small creases and bends, otherwise in good condition.

Bulgarian tenor (1894-1958?), whose full name was Enricus Damasus Tacchella Di Mazzei. Signed photograph, shown in role (most likely as Pinkerton in Puccini's Madama Butterfly), inscribed. This is a 3.5 x 5.5 inch photo sketch mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 6 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.   

British contralto (1893 – 1973). Signed photograph, shown as herself. Bold handwriting and signature. On the verso side of this photo is a signed clip of the Italian-born British violinist Alfredo Campoli (1906-1991) underneath a program page from one of his London concerts. Size of the Desmond photo is 5.5 x 6.75 inches, very small stains on the edges of the photo, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Dutch contralto (1891-1944), signed signed half-tone photograph, shown as herself. This is a 4.25 x 6.75 inch publicity photo probably taken from a magazine or program mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 6 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (?1895 -1982), signed half-tone photograph, shown as herself. This is a 4.25 x 6.5 inch publicity photo probably taken from a magazine or program mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 6 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano, signed photograph, shown as herself. Inscribed and dated in 1950. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, several creases and bends, priced accordingly.

English tenor (1881-1936), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, signed as "Louis Morgan Kingston", dated in 1927. Printed signature on front of photographer Mishkin, New York. This is a 4.5 x 6.5 inch publicity photo probably taken from a magazine or program, mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 6.25 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1887-1984) who recorded with Thomas Alba Edison. Signed photograph, shown as herself. Bold handwriting and signature. Signature is at the bottom of the cardboard containing the photo and not on the photo itself. Total item size is 7 x 10 inches (image is 4.25 x 6.5 inches), small creases at the very bottom, otherwise in excellent condition. Rare vintage item!

Superstar Italian soprano (1922-2004) and Spanish superstar tenor (b.1941), one of the world´s most famous vocal performers in all human history. Double signed photograph, shown in roles in Giordano's Andrea Chenier at the Metropolitan Opera, New York. Stamped on verso by photographer Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera. Size is 8 x 105 inches, in very good condition. 

Spanish bass (1874-1953) whose career developed mostly at the Metropolitan Opera between 1901 and 1920. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1950. Photo by Marile, Hollywood. Size is 7.5 x 9.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Star Russian baritone (1962-2017); and Star Russian-Austrian soprano (b.1971). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by both artists, shown as Onegin and Tatyana in Tchaikvosky's opera "Eugene Onegin" at The Metropolitan Opera. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Star Italian soprano (1935-2020); and Star Spanish tenor (b.1941). Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by both artists, shown on stage in a performance of Puccini's "La Bohème".  Size is 9.8 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American baritone (1920-2005), best remembered for creating the role of Billy Budd in Britten's opera. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and dated by him in December 1951, shown as Billy Budd in Benjamin Britten's opera.  Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, some tape on verso over the top, otherwise in excellent condition.  

Danish tenor (1904-1972). Nice sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, dated in Buenos Aires, 1949; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Carmen (Buenos Aires). Size is 4.6 x 6.9 inches, crack over the lower-left border, some creases, in overall very good condition.

Greek soprano (1943-2004), initially seen as "the next Callas". Signed photograph, shown Lady Macbeth in Verdi's Macbeth. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, some bends and jagged edges, but otherwise in good condition. 

British bass (1884-1973), who had a career in both oratorio and opera. Signed photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1937, inscribed. Photo by Kenelm Harvey, London. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, several small creases and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.  

English baritone (1888-1967), later a leading silent film actor. Signed photograph, shown as Iago in Verdi's Otello. Size is 3.25 x 4.75 inches, solid cabinet-style backing mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian soprano (1863-1957), one of the first Tatianas in Eugene Onegin, sang under the personal supervision of Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Arensky. Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed in New York dated in 1953. Size is 4.25 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

British tenor (1902-1990), signed photograph, shown as himself. Size is 4 x 6 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition. 

German tenor and actor (1879-1966), signed publicity photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, some scotch tape on far corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Australian baritone and music teacher (1893-1976), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Photo by Lasalle photo studio, London. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, stains and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

English contralto (1908-1955), signed photograph, shown as herself, dated in 1934. Size is 3 x 5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition.

English mezzo-soprano (1923-2008) who performed both opera and oratorio. Signed photograph, shown as herself young, inscribed. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Australian contralto (1896-1975), who performed mostly in concert recitals. Signed photograph, shown as herself, size is 5.25 x 7 inches, small creases on corners and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition.

Star Australian soprano (1926-2010) and American mezzo-soprano (b.1934), frequent collaborators both internationally celebrated in the Bel canto repertoire,. Double signed photograph, shown in roles in Bellini's Norma. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

American baritone (b.1935) and Italian bass-baritone (b. 1941), double signed photograph, shown in roles. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Spanish superstar tenor (b.1941) and Greek mezzo-soprano (b. 1944), double signed photograph, shown in the title roles of Saint Saen's Samson et Dalila. Size is 8 x 11.5 inches, small crease on top left corner, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone (1856-1928), known as the King of baritones in his time. Signed photograph, shown as himself, dated in Berlin in 1921. Photo by Glantz photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

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.