All Newest Opera Autographs

German tenor (1908-1959), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Wagner's Tannhauser. Stamped on verso by photographer Berger, Dresden. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1855-1930), famous for being chosen by Richard Wagner as the original Kundry in Parsifal, sang mainly in the Dresden Opera. Signed postcard photograph, shown as Brunnhilde in Der Ring des Nibelungen, inscribed and dated in 1897. Photo by Max Marcus. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, slight creases and small paper loss on edges, otherwise in good condition.

German soprano (1937-2009) and German tenor (b.1940), double signed photograph, shown as Brunnhilde and Siegfried, respectively, in Wagner's Ring cycle. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1937-2009) and German tenor (b.1956), double signed photograph, shown as Brunnhilde and Siegfried, respectively, in Wagner's Ring cycle. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1937-2009) and German tenor (b.1956), double signed photograph, shown as Brunnhilde and Siegfried, respectively, in Wagner's Ring cycle. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

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 1890, size is 3.2.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition. Also included:  beautiful unsigned cabinet photo, shown as Brunnhilde. Photo by Fritz Luckhardt, Vienna. Size is 4.5 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition. Not sold separately.

Celebrated Italian baritone (1824-1897), who created the title roles of Verdi's Simon Boccanegra (1857) and Renato in Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera (1859). Autograph letter in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated in Madrid, February 27, 1864, to the music publisher Leone Escudier in Paris requesting the publication of an article in his magazine. Size is 5.25 x 8.2 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1874-1946) and first sentimental companion of the star tenor Enrico Caruso until 1908. Autograph letter in Italian signed by her to Italian impresario Franco Fano, dated October 7, 1908, informing her new address. Size is 4.4 x 7 inches, 1 page, central fold, rust stains, in very good condition.

French dramatic soprano (1890-1979), best known for her association with the music of Richard Wagner. Fine sepia photograph signed by her with a short sentence "the true Walkure", shown as Brunhilde in Wagner's Ring. Size is 7.75 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American dramatic soprano (1899-1972), very famous for her interpretations of Wagnerian roles, especially Brunnhilde and Isolde. Signed front page cover of 1946 Time Magazine issue featuring a photo drawing of her as Brunnhilde in Wagner's Ring Cycle. Size is 8.25 x 11 inches, in very good condition. 

Italian superstar soprano (1811-1869), who performed widely in Europe, the United States, and South America, and was among the leading sopranos of the XIX century. Her signature on a card dated in London, 1861, mounted on a mat with a carte-de-visite (CDV) of her.  Total size is 5.6 x 8.3 inches, card is 3.3 x 1.6 inches (visible window size), in excellent condition.

Prominent Austrian soprano (1841-1908), who captured Meyerbeer and Aubers' attention, getting her to perform at the Berlin State Opera where she successfully remained for years. An original carte-de-visite (CDV) of her by photographer Bergamasco signed by the soprano, mounted over a slightly larger piece of paper. Size is 2.6 x 4.25 inches, in very good condition.

Latvian-born tenor (1877-1953). Fine sepia photograph signed by him, shown as Tannhäuser in Wagner's opera. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, mounting traces on verso, some silvering, otherwise in excellent condition.

Norwegian soprano (1845-1935), wife of the famous composer Eduard Grieg.  Fine vintage cabinet photograph of the soprano by Elliott & Fry (London) signed and inscribed by Grieg with a short sentiment. Size is 4.1 x 6.4 inches (trimmed from a larger format), some stains, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition. Very Rare!  

Spanish tenor. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in Bordeaux, 1932. Size is 6.7 x 8.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish composer and conductor (b.1933), creator of a vast output, he is today Poland´s most famous living composer.  Autograph music quote on an album page signed and dated by him in 1969 with additional signature of the great German soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf on verso.  Size is 4.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition. 

French tenor (1900-1940), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed with short sentiment. Stamped on verso by Harcourt photo studio, Paris. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.  

Tenor who performed mostly in South America (Montevideo, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo) from 1898 to 1914. Signed half-tone postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in Montevideo in 1903. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

French bass, signed photograph, shown as himself, size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, in very good condition.

Danish bass (1944-2000), signed photograph, shown in role (likely Baron Ochs in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier). Photograph by James Heffernan, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1879-1953), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself. Bold handwriting and signature. Photo by Georg Gerlach, Berlin. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor, signed photograph, shown in role in Donizetti's Maria di Rudenz. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentinian soprano (?-2008), signed photograph, shown in role at the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires. Size is 4.25 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed postcard photograph of the Austrian tenor (1893-1962) shown in the title role of Wagner's Lohengrin. Photo by Camilla, Brunn. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American baritone (1912-1990), signed photograph, shown as Schaunard in Puccini's La Boheme, inscribed. Size is 5 x 7 inches, several small creases, otherwise in very good condition.

American operatic tenor and later conductor (1926-2003). Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Stamped on verso by Wells photo studio. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Baritone particularly closely associated with the Chicago Civic Opera from 1929 to 1932. Signed photograph, shown as Pelleas in Debussy's Pelleas et Melisande. Bold handwriting and signature, dated in Chicago in 1931. Printed signature on front of photographer James Hargis Connelly, Chicago. Size is 7.25 x 9.5 inches, some paper loss on far edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

Argentinian bass, signed photograph, shown in role. Inscribed at the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, dated in 1952. Stamped on verso by photographer Carmen, Buenos Aires. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, small creases, otherwise in very good condition.

Swedish baritone (1884-1960), signed postcard photograph, shown as the Count Di Luna in Verdi's Il Trovatore. Inscribed and dated in 1912. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American tenor (b. 1940), signed publicity photograph, shown as himself. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American tenor (1920-1994), signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Orlofsky in Johan Strauss's Die Fledermaus), dated in 1969. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (1901-1984), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself. Inscribed and dated in 1941. Signed on front with additional signature and lengthier description on verso. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

American tenor (b. 1941), signed photograph, shown in role. Stamped on verso by photographer Theo Gobel, Munich. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (b. 1950), signed photograph, shown as the Duke in Verdi's Rigoletto. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American tenor (1903-1996), participated in the world premiere performances of 2 opera by Gian Carlo Menotti: The Consul and Amahl and the Night Visitors. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Photo by Bender photography studio. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1921 - 2004), signed postcard photograph, shown as Calaf in Puccini's Turandot. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (1905-1983), signed postcard photograph, shown as Hans Sachs in Wagner's Die Meistersinger. Photo by A. Herkner, Stuttgart. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor, active in the 1920s, made several recordings. Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, photo by Emil Fischer, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass-baritone (1887-1943), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1917. Blind stamped on front by photographer E. J. Stoffler, Graz. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in good condition. 

German bass-baritone (1875-1954), signed postcard photograph, shown as Figaro in Mozart's Nozze di Figaro, dated in Munich in 1913. Photo by Paul Bohm, Munich. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some silvering and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

German baritone (1883-1937), signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Offenbach's Tales of Hoffman.  Photo by Leopold photographers, Munich.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.  

American baritone (b.1955), internationally celebrated for both opera and lieder and star Austrian conductor (1929-2016), particularly known for his historically informed performances of music from the Classical era and earlier. Double signed photograph, showing them in discussion, photo is stamped on verso by photographer Schaffler, Salzburg. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1929-2007) and American bass-baritone (1927-1975), both huge stars of the New York City Opera in the 1960s and 70s. Double signed photograph, shown as themselves. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in very good condition. 

Danish tenor (1904-1972). Signed photograph shown as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen inscribed, dated in 1946. Size is 6.75 x 9.25 inches, small stains on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Welsh baritone (1896-1984), signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Tonio in Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci), inscribed, dated in 1935. Stamped on verso by photographer Alfred Fabris, Los Angeles. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Welsh baritone (1896-1984), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Alfred Fabris, Los Angeles. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American tenor (1885-1951), admired especially for his interpretations of Verdian roles such as Radames, Manrico, and particularly associated with Otello. Signed photograph, shown as Eleazar in Halevy's La Juive, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1924. Photo by Underwood and Underwood photographers. Size is 8x 10 inches, small tear on top right and creases on bottom left and right corners, otherwise in good condition.

Polish baritone (1890-?), signed postcard photograph, shown in role in the world premiere production of Mario Persico's opera Morenita, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Milan in 1923. Size is 3.25 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.