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American soprano (1889-?), active with the San Carlo Opera Company from 1911 to 1920. Autograph note signed, contains part of a letter asking about possible repertoire. Very clear handwriting and signature. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, slight rip at top reflecting missing text, but otherwise in very good condition.

English-born Welsh actress (1935-2017), better known in television; active between 1962-2010. Fine black-and-white promo photograph signed by her. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1926-2014), active in films between 1944-1972. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1937), director, and narrator; and American actor and filmmaker (b.1958). Beautiful color movie-still photograph of the film "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994) signed by both artists. Size is 9.9 x 7.7 inches, in excellent condition.  

American actor (b.1937), director, and narrator; known for his distinctively deep voice and various roles in a wide variety of film genres; active since 1964. Gorgeous color movie-still photograph of the film "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994) signed by him. Size is 9.8 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1887-1951), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Inscribed to Leo Riemens, signed in Nice, dated 1931. Blind stamped by photographer Comm Daghi, Parma. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in very good condition.

Italian baritone (1887-1951) who enjoyed an important international career during the first half of the XX Century.  Signed photo shown as himself, inscribed, dated in 1930.  Photo is mounted on a mat of 9.5 x 13.25 inches, actual photo is 6.9 x 9.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1887-1951) who enjoyed an important international career during the first half of the XX Century.  Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed, dated in Milan in 1924.  This 7 x 11 inch photo is mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 8.25 x 12 inches, very small bullet holes on the sides of the cardboard and at the bottom of the photo, otherwise in excellent condition.

French singer and actress (1891-1951), born as "Marguerite Boulc'h". Signed publicity photograph issued by Columbia records, photo is by Harcourt, Paris. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French singer and actress (1891-1951). Black-and-white photo postcard signed by he with a short sentiment. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American musician (1951-2025) who was the original lead guitarist, occasional vocalist, and a founding member of the rock band Kiss. Fantastic color promo photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 9.8 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass (1911-1989), signed photo postcard, shown in Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Program for a concert with NDR Symphony Orchestra, Kassel April 14th, 1972. Signed by Freire on his photo page and Neumann on the program page opposite to his photo. Size is 14.5 x 21 cm, in excellent condition, storage holes not affecting signatures.

Brazilian pianist (b.1944), a prodigy child, Freire started to play the piano at age 3. Today he is considered one of the top pianists. Beautiful signed photo, size is 8 x 10 inches.

Brazilian pianist (b.1944), a prodigy child, Freire started playing the piano at age 3. Today, he is considered one of the top pianists. Beautiful signed color photo, showing him performing, size is 8 x 10 inches.

Brazilian pianist (1944-2021) regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his generation. Fine color photograph signed by him, shown studying at his piano. Size is 7.9 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a performance in Lisbon, 1974, playing music by Schumann, Chopin, Debussy and others. 4 pages program plus covers, signed by the famous pianist on cover. Size is 6 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American animator (1906-1995), cartoonist, producer & composer, creator of the Looney Toons and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons and also one of the creators of "the Pink Panther". Signed card with a drawing of the Pink Panther face made by him. Size is 4 x 3.75 inches, irregular top and bottom borders, in excellent condition.

French conductor (b.1921), conducted the Opera de Monte-Carlo, Orchestre National de Lyon, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and others. Signed photo, 4 x 5.75 inches

French actor (b.1962) of TV and Films, active since 1984.  Great color promo movie-still photograph of the 1991 film "Fortune Express", signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 11.3 x 7.8 inches, scattered points with loss of image, minor creases on corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Swedish-born soprano/mezzo-soprano (1871-1951), signed card attached with a half-tone photo clip of her. Size is 3.25 x 5 inches. 

Swedish-born soprano/mezzo-soprano (1871-1951), one of the most famous Wagnerian signers in the earliest years of the 20th century.  Signature from an autograph album, matted with a nice photo of her, shown in role. Total mat size is 9.5 x 13 inches, signature is 3.6 x 2 inches (visible window size), photo window is 6 x 8 inches. Double mat, in excellent condition.

Swedish-born Soprano and Mezzo-Soprano (1871-1951), signed photo, shown in role. Blind Stamped by photographer Herman Mishkin, New York. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.75 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Swedish-born Soprano and Mezzo-Soprano (1871-1951), signed photo postcard, shown as Isolde in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, inscribed and dated in 1911. Photo by Aime Dupont. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Swedish-born Soprano and Mezzo-Soprano (1871-1951), signed postcard photograph, shown as Isolde in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde. Photo by Aime Dupont. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.25 x 5 inches, small rips and tears on top of item, cracks in middle and mounting traces on verso, priced accordingly. 

Swedish-born soprano/mezzo-soprano (1871-1951), one of the most famous Wagnerian signers in the earliest years of the 20th century. Two autograph letters signed, one longer letter dated in 1918, 3 pages, 5.5 x 6.75 inches. Shorter letter, dated in 1939, 2 pages of 4 x 5.25 inches. Both written in English, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Celebrated Swedish-American soprano (1871-1951). Autograph note in German written on a postcard signed by her, dated 1903 (according to postal markings). Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a fabulous sepia photograph -an original by Mishkin (New York), of Fremstad as Isolde in Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde"; ink-stamped on verso by Culver Services, New York. Size is 7.2 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

Celebrated Swedish-American soprano (1871-1951) who appeared at the Met Opera between 1903 and 1914, specializing in Wagnerian roles. Autograph note in English signed by her mentioning the opera Salomé by Strauss which she sang at the Met, dated 1937. Size is 6.1 x 7.9 inches, 1 page, in very good condition. Original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.

Program for a series of performances by the two artists with The Philharmonic Society of New York, at Carnegie Hall, New York, on January 10 (Fremstad), 14 (Gluck), and 15 (Gluck), 1915. Size is 5.75 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed program clip for a performance of Armide at the Met Opera House in 1912, New York. Fremstad in the title role next to Enrico Caruso, signed also by Marie Rappold. Size is 6.25 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Swedish-born soprano/mezzo-soprano (1871-1951), who started singing in church choirs and after debuting as Azucena in Ill Trovatore, at Cologne Opera, she manage to stay there for 3 years performing and got to travel around singing at important theatres in Vienna, Munich, Bayreuth and London. Signed card, with a short text quote from Brunnhilde in Die Walkure (one of her most famous roles). Size is 5.3 x 3.4 inches. Also included is an original photo of her by Mishkin, in role. Size is 5.75 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Norwegian soprano (1871-1951), one of the most famous as a Wagnerian signer in the first years of the 20th century. Handwritten note in German signed by her, framed with a gorgeous photo of her by Mishkin, shown as Isolde. Both items are mounted on a triple mat. Note size is 3.5 x 5 inches (viewable size), photo is 6.75 x 8.75 inches, total mat size is 17.5 x 15 inches. No frame, items are mounted on a triple-layer mat, ready to be framed. A really gorgeous set!

Swedish-born Soprano and Mezzo-Soprano (1871-1951), signed photo, shown in title role of Puccini's Tosca. Inscribed. Blind Stamped by photographer Herman Mishkin, New York. Very attractive large photo, size is 6.75 x 9 inches with some bending on corners but otherwise in excellent condition.

Celebrated Swedish-American soprano (1871-1951). Signed postcard photograph, shown in role (possibly Isolde in Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde). Bold handwriting and signature. Photo by Breitkopf and Hartel, New York. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, very small crease on top left, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Signed program clip for a performance of Tannhauser at the Metropolitan Opera of New York, 1914. Signed by all 4 artists, including conductor Alfred Hertz. Size is 6.25 x 7.5 inches, in very good condition.

Lot of 6 signed photos of French actors 1950s, 60s - All postcard size or similar, in excellent condition. Names include Christian Asse, Christian Borel, Claude Bel, Gino Martini, Jean-Claude Barbier, Pierre Gueirard. See scans by clicking on thumbnail photos.

Selection of 13 unsigned photo postcards of French actresses, including Yvonne Printemps, Louise Carletti, Dany Robin, Daniele Godet and others. Most are  3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

A beautiful collection of 32 photographs and photo postcards signed by French actresses in film, TV, stage. Artists include Agnes Laurent, Aimee Anouk, Annett Stroyberg, Arletty, Brigitte Bardot, Cecile Aubry, Claudine Dupuis, Colette Marchand, Daniele Delorme, Danielle Darrieux, Danik Patisson, Dany Carrel, Dany Robin, Edwige Feuillere, Francoise Rosay, Isabelle Corey, Jeanne Moreau, Juliette Greco, Leslie Caron, Magali Noel, Marie Glory, Marina Vlady, Martine Carol, Michele Morgan, Michelin Presle, Mylene Demongeot, Nicole Badal, Nicole Courcel, _Odile Versois, Renee Saint-Cyr, Simone Signoret, Simone Simon. Photos' size range between 3.5 x 5.5 to 4 x 6 inches, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

A beautiful collection of 7 autograph letters, each one signed by a different French painter, as follows: Antoine Auguste Ernest Herbert (1817-1898) a 4-page autograph letter; Antoine Leon Morel (1810-1871) a 1-page autograph letter; Godefroy Durand (1832-1896) a 2-page autograph letter, including his resumé; Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767-1855) a 1-page autograph letter, including an English translation; Jean-Joseph Bellel (1816-1898) 3-page autograph letter, dated in Paris, 1875; Piat Joseph Sauvage (1744-1818) a 1-page autograph letter, dated 1817; and Pierre Edouard Frere (1819-1886) a 2-page autograph letter, dated 1872. Various sizes: from 4 x 5.25 inches to 5.25 x 8 inches, all in very good or better condition, all written in French and sold untranslated (exception made of Isabey's).  SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Lof of 28 unsigned vintages "French Chocolate Opera" trade cards by Guerin-Boutron (17) & Grondard companies (11) depicting famous opera singers of the late XIX century and early XX century, including Lasalle, Fugere, Delmas, van Dyck, Renaud, Caruso, Grandjean, Litvinne, Carré, Vallandri, Caron, Deschamps-Jéhin, Garden, Delna, Cesbron, Chenal, Kousnezoff, Clement, De Reszke, Lasalle, Leblanc, and composer Ambroise Thomas.  Each one's size is 2.4 x 4 inches, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Lof of 13 unsigned vintages "French Chocolate Opera" trade cards by Guerin-Boutron  & Grondard companies depicting famous opera singers of the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, including Breval, Caron, Cesbron, Duse, Lasalle, Litvinne, Nuovina, Rejane, Renaud, Sanderson, Talazac, and Van Dyck.  Each one's size is 2.4 x 4 inches, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Group of 12 autograph letters from 12 modern French composers, including: 1) composer, pianist and conductor Jean-Michel Damase (1928-2013), one page autograph note signed, with envelope, 1975, size 5.75 x 8 inches, 2) composer and musicologist Jacques Chailley (1910-1999), typed letter signed, 1975, one page, 8.25 x 11.6 inches, 3) composer and organist Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992), signed greeting on 1 sheet of paper, 1975, 5.75 x 8.25 inches, 4) composer Marcel Mihalovici (1898-1985), one page autograph note signed, with envelope, 1975, 8.25 x 10.8 inches, 5) composer and violinist Jacques Murgier (1912-1986), typed letter signed, 1975, with letterhead from Conservatoire National de Region, Reims, 8.25 x 11.6 inches, 6) composer Claude Arrieu (1903-1990), autograph note signed, with envelope, 1975, one page, 8.25 x 10.5 inches, 7) composer Yves Marie Baudrier (1906-1988), autograph note signed, 1973, with envelope, one page 8.25 x 11.6 inches, 8) composer and violinist Eugene Bozza (1905-1991), autograph note signed, 1976, with envelope, one page, 5.75 x 8.25 inches, 9) composer Claude Pascal (1921-2017), autograph note signed, one page, 1975, size is 5.75 x 8.25 inches, 10) composer Jean-Yves Daniel-Lesur (1908-2002), one page with his letterhead, 1975, with envelope, 8.25 x 11.6 inches, and a half-tone photo of him. All in very good condition. Sold as a collection only, not sold individually.

Wonderful collection of 29 original, vintage lithographs, Paris, circa 1841-1842, depicting French female actresses and some singers, after designs by A. Lacauchie, published by Maichann, Paris.  Each lithograph is 9 x 11.9 inches, in most in excellent condition, some very good, with minor nicks on edges, or stain over borders.

Wonderful collection of 44 original, vintage lithographs, Paris, circa 1841-1842, depicting French male actors and some singers, after designs by A. Lacauchie, published by Maichann, Paris.  Each lithograph is 9 x 11.9 inches, in most in excellent condition, some very good, with minor nicks on edges, or stain over borders.

Original French medieval document in Vellum written on the hair side and with ink commonly used continental Europe, in Bastard Gothic font (a typical 15th century style in French territory). Size is 16.5 x 8.75 inches (open size). Hand-written note in pencil on the reverse, probably from the early 20th century indicates the names Payen and Cleret.This document is a notarial act describing the organization and boundaries between Saint-Maixent and Chauray, drawn up in September 1470 at the request of Jean Cléré (or Claret), Lord of Puymans (neighboring Saint-Maixent), for Pierre Payen, Lord of Chauray.

Original French medieval document in paper, continental cursive script, mid-17th century, V-shaped diplomatic document (typical of the period) with extension for wax seal (now lost), and written by a single hand. The joint between the two parts is broken. Size is 13 x 5.25 inches (section A) and 11.5 x 2.9 inches.This document, drawn up in June 1644, contains an agreement between two lords of the region of Artois (northern France), Jean du Mont-Saint-Eloy and the Lord of Liévin, in which consensus is established regarding their hierarchies, territories, and self-defense strategies.