All Newest Opera Autographs

German tenor (1890-1969), known for buffo tenor and operetta roles, signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, signed on verso, dated in 1938. Blind stamped on front by photographer Kitzler, Buenos Aires. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, small crease on bottom left and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

German baritone (1895-1973), signed photograph, shown as Wolfram in Wagner's Tannhauser, signed in Leipzig, dated in 1957. Signature on front and dated on verso. Stamped on Verso by Bezee photographers, Leipzig. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone and voice teacher (1901-1983), first husband of the well-known soprano Leonie Rysanek. Signed publicity postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in 1952. Photo by Sabine Toepffer, Munich. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Hungarian baritone, signed photograph, shown as Tomsky in Tchaikovsky's Pique Dame, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Leipzig in 1949. Size is 2 x 3.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass (1899-1990), signed postcard photograph, dated at the Leipzig Opera in 1935. Photo by Garloff, Magdeburg. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Canadian tenor (1881-1937). Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

French tenor (1927-2018), particularly celebrated in character tenor roles.  Autograph note signed by him and dated August 11, 1956 (from Lydia Fournier's Guest Book). Size is 4.5 x 6.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1821-1896) known for her fine voice, secure technique, and strong temperament. Autograph letter in Italian signed by her, dated in Milan, 1888, to the Chapel master of S. Gaudenzio in Novara, concerning the possibility of hosting a young singer: “…con me non avrebbe il fitto del pianoforte essendo in casa, e potrebbe studiare nelle ore dalla mattina alle 10 e alla sera…” Size is 4.4 x 7 inches, 3 written pages in one folded sheet, central fold, overall rust stains, in overall good condition.  Original envelope is INCLUDED.

Legendary German soprano and later voice teacher (1888-1976), who had an important international career mostly associated with the German repertoire.  Original telegram sent by her to Italian superstar conductor Arturo Toscanini, dated April 9, 1955. Size is 7.9 x 5.6 inches, crack over the left border, creases, folds, some dust stains, in good condition.

French baritone (1918-2004), regarded as one of the very finest interpreters of French art songs. Autograph note in French signed by him, dated probably in 1954, on Lydia Fournier's Guests Book. Size is 4.5 x 6.7 inches, 1 pages, overall rust tone, in very good condition.

American tenor of Mexican ancestry (1883-1943), attractive vintage photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Blind stamped on front by photographer E. Rasa, San Antonio, Texas. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on top left and tear on bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1908-1948), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Photo by Harcourt, Paris. Size is 5 x 7 inches, small creases on bottom left and right and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Mexican soprano (1916-2008).  Signed photograph shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, inscribed. Printed signature on front of photographer Evangelina.  Size is 4.75 x 8 inches, several creases on front, otherwise in good condition.

American contralto (1896-1964), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Printed signature on front and stamped on verso by photographer J. Abresch, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on top left, otherwise in excellent condition.

Argentinian soprano whose birth name was Helena Arizmendi (1927–2015), performed frequently at the Teatro Colon as well as in Italy. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Annemarie Heinrch, Buenos Aires. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, some creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition. 

American baritone (1880-?), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1914. Size is 5.75 x 7.75 inches, small crease on bottom left, otherwise in very good condition.

German soprano (1857-1939), whose international career focused mostly on Wagner roles, and left a few, rare recordings. Beautiful cabinet photograph signed by her, shown in role, a photo by Rudolf Krziwanek, Vienna.  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian singer (1854-1941) who longly performed at the Graz Stadttheater. Fine carte-de-visite (CDV) photo of him by photographer Leopold Bude (Graz) signed by the artist on verso with a short sentiment dated 1881. Size is 2.5 x 3.7 inches, in overall very good condition.

Consort of three opera singers who held concerts under this name during the 1990s and early 2000s composed by Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carreras, becoming a fabulous commercial success. Beautiful original early photograph of The Three Tenors in New York, 1977, signed on verso by famous photographer Alfred Slesinger. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1823-1893). Very nice carte-de-visite (CDV) vintage photo of the tenor by photographer Hermann Levinthal (Berlin), signed and inscribed on verso by Wachtel. Size is 2.3 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French bass (1808-1880), who possessed a rich deep voice that had a great carrying power. Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated June 27, 1849, addressed to Master Tailor and Costume Designer of the Royal Academy of Music in Paris, asking him to send him costumes for the Venice carnival of 1849. Size is 5.2 x 8.4 inches, 4 written pages, creases, some rust stain, in overall very good condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1868-1918). Autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by her as “C. Wyns”, no date, but written from Cairo, thanking a fan and inviting him to hear more at her house. Size is 5 x 6 inches, central fold, otherwise in excellent condition.

French baritone (1922-1999). Autograph note in French signed by him as “Bernard”, dated 1956, in Lyda Fournier’s Visits Album: "Lida, you're the only Lida and that's why I love you, now that we're far from the city that was so little made for us. Nothing could foster our affection more than this dreamland...". Lydia Fournier was the wife of the cellist Pierre (1906-1986). Size is 4.5 x 6.7 inches, 1 page, in very good condition.

Italian baritone (1875-1955), who had a very successful and prolonged career interpreting Italian operas. Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Italian tenor (1891-1960), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed, dated in 1938. Photo size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases on edges and some warping on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1891-1960), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed, dated in Lisbon in 1920. Photo size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches, mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 7.5 x 11.75 inches, several creases on cardboard and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Belgian tenor, sang the role of Goro at the premiere of Puccini's Madama Butterfly at the Théâtre Royal Français (Antwerp) in November 1910. Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Turin in 1926. Photo by Photo Bart photographers, Paris. 5.25 x 8.5 inch photo is mounted on soft cardboard (signature and inscription on cardboard), total item size is 7.75 x 12.5 inches, several creases and tears on the edges of the cardboard, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French mezzo-soprano (1904-1994), signed photograph, shown in role in Wagner's Ring Cycle, inscribed and dated in 1955. Blind stamped on front by photographer. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano (1894-1989), signed photograph, shown as herself, young, inscribed and dated in 1918. Clear and bold handwriting and signature in attractive silver ink. Photo by C. Mishkin, New York. Size is 7 x 9 inches, very small creases on bottom left and right, otherwise in excellent condition.  

French-Spanish soprano (1876-1933), who had an important career mostly in Germany during the first decades of the Twentieth century, having created the role of Octavian in the world premiere of Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier, among others. Signed photograph, shown in role, extensively inscribed and dated in 1922. Size is 6.25 x 9.25 inches, several creases on corners, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Ukrainian-born soprano (1883-1964), was the wife of famous conductor Tullio Serafin, who she married in 1915. Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Richard Strauss's Salome), inscribed in Bologna and dated in 1914. Size is 6 x 9.75 inches, slight paper loss and creases on edges as well as mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition.

French soprano (1857-1930), large signed cabinet photograph, show in role, inscribed and dated in 1897. A photo by Reutlinger, Paris. Size is 5.25 x 7.5 inches, small cuts and paper loss to the far right of the photo not affecting image and signature, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1865-1943) and one of the most important Italian tenors of his day, having premiered many title roles during his career, Fenton in Verdi's "Falstaff" among them. Beautiful signed cabinet photograph, shown in role, inscribed in Buenos Aires, dated in 1902. Photo by L. Ricci, Milan. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French baritone (1849-?), and well-known voice teacher. Attractive signed photograph, shown as Escamillo in Bizet's Carmen, inscribed and dated in Paris in 1914. Photo by Charles Blanpied, Nice. Size is 7.25 x 11 inches, small small creases and tears on the bottom of the cardboard, not affecting image and text, otherwise in excellent condition.

French tenor (dates unknown), prominent in the early twentieth century. Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Beautiful photo of singer associated with the Monte Carlo Opera, signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Monte Carlo in 1926. Blind stamped by V. Henry photography studio, Paris. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1882-1965), and Italian conductor - double sided page with photos and signatures of each, both dated in Paris (in 1921 and 1925, respectively), both inscribed with sentiment. Size is 8.75 x 11.75 inches, several bends and creases, otherwise in good condition. 

Finnish-Swedish bass (1903-1985), signed photograph, shown in role in Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen, inscribed. 4.5 x 6 inch photo mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 8.25 x 10.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Leading Italian baritone (1865-1930), Signed photograph, shown as himself. Blind stamped on front by photographer. Photo size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 6.75 x 9.25 inches, some silvering on edges, otherwise in very good condition.

Spanish tenor (1895-1976), signed photograph, shown in role (possibly as Siegfried in Wagner's Ring Cycle), inscribed, dated at La Scala in 1927. Photo by M. Castagneri, Milan.  Size is 4.5 x 6.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition. 

Belgian tenor (1919-1965), signed photograph, shown in role, backstage, inscribed, dated in 1951. Stamped on verso by photographer Henri Vermeulen, Theatre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1866-1910). Attractive signed cabinet photograph, shown in role in Wagner's Ring Cycle at the Bayreuth Festival (possibly as Loge in Das Rheingold). Photo by W. Hoffert, Berlin. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1871-1939). Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1911. Blind stamped on front by photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 5 x 8 inches, small tear on top left and slight paper loss on bottom right, otherwise in very good condition. 

Russian baritone (1869-1917) known as "The Russian Battistini" for his mastery of the bel canto repertoire and his international success. Made many recordings in the first decades of the twentieth century. Signed photograph, shown as himself. Bold handwriting and signature. Size of photo is 3 x 5.25 inches, mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 5.5 x 9 inches, several small creases on edges of the cardboard, otherwise in excellent condition.

Belgian baritone and voice teacher (1903-1980). Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed and dated in 1932. Size is 4.75 x 8 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

American tenor (1867-1922), whose real name was Thomas Lloyd Dabney. Signed photograph, shown as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Argentinian bass-baritone (1926-?), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Verdi's Rigoletto, inscribed at the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, dated in 1955. Size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1910-?), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed with sentiment and dated in 1937. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, several small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition.