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German soprano (1870-1927), sang Sister Dolcina in world premiere performances of Puccini's Suor Angelica. Signed postcard photograph, shown as herself. Bold handwriting and signature. Photo by A. Dupont, New York. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

German soprano (1870-1927), sang Sister Dolcina in world premiere performances of Puccini's Suor Angelica. Autograph note signed at bottom of the page in response to fan request written at top of the page, dated in 1909. Written in English on stationary of the Overlook hotel, Coxsackie on Hudson, New York. Size is 5 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano (1870-1927), beautiful vintage photo, shown in role, inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer Mishkin, New York. Exceptionally clear handwriting with bold signature. Size is 5.75 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

German soprano (1870-1927), sang Sister Dolcina in world premiere performances of Puccini's Suor Angelica. Very nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment an a 3-bar music quote dated 1916, probably depicted here in Humperdinck's Hansel und Grethel. Size is 6 x 8 inches, some silvering, in overall very good condition.

American actor and comedian (1920-2000), active in films and theater from 1944 until his death. Signed photo, inscribed and shown in the film "Cactus Flower" (1969). Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor and comedian (1920-2000) who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1966 for his portrayal of Billy Wilder in "The Fortune Cookie". He was active from 1944 until his death in 2000. Signed color photo, shown probably in a movie. Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor and comedian (1920-2000) who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1966 for his portrayal of Billy Wilder in "The Fortune Cookie".  Nice black-and-white promo photograph of Roman Polanski's film "Pirates" (1986) signed by him, shown as Thomas Bartholomew Red. Size is 9.8 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano (1896-1980), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Also contains handwritten photographer signature to the left of the image. Size is 7 x 9.5 images, small creases on edges of the photo, otherwise in very good condition.

German mezzo-soprano (1896-1980), signed half-tone photograph, shown as herself, dated in 1938. Printed photographer signature on front. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

English pianist (1858-1945) and composer. Sepia photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 3.4 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

British pianist, teacher and composer (1858-1945). Signed postcard, 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

English pianist, teacher and composer (1858-1945), Matthay opened his own piano school and published and important book on piano pedagogy. Signed postcard, dated by him on August 10th (stamp by the post office on verso states 1927), size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches

English pianist and musicologist (1919-1988), partnered the Amadeus Quartet, known for this performances of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, recorded extensively. Signed photo, 5.75 x 9 inches, shown young, dated in 1950, in excellent condition

American baritone (1904-1954), created the role of Ignatius of Loyola in Virgil Thomson's opera Four Saints in Three Acts and most famously in 1935, Jake the fisherman in the original world premiere production of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, and dated in 1942. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several small creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition. 

English-born composer and organist (1879-1973), who lived in America most of his life. Printed score of his work "The Song of America, a Historical Pageant for Mixed Voices with Orchestra or Piano", signed and inscribed by him on the cover, with a short sentiment. Ninety-six pages, sized 6.75 x 10.5 inches, in very good condition.

American Mezzo-soprano (1917-2004), who created roles in the Broadway premieres of Carmen Jones. Large signed photo, shown as herself. Inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer James Abresch, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

English violinist (1908-?). Album page attached with a small half-tone photograph of the violinist signed by him, dated in Buxton, U.K., 1950.  On verso there is a short text signed by the British tenor Arthur Servent (1902-1990) with a short sentiment, dated by him in 1951. Size is 7 x 5.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Finnish soprano (b. 1960), signed photo, shown as herself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Finnish soprano (b.1960) and American tenor (1952-2007), double signed photograph, shown in Janacek's Jenufa at the 2001 Salzburg Festival. Photograph by Bernd Uhlig, Berlin. Size is 8.25 x 11.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Finnish soprano (b.1960) and American baritone (b.1955), double signed photograph, shown in Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, in very good condition.

American stage (1913-1999), film, and television actor who starred most notably in several movies during the 1950s; active in films between 1939 and 1984.  Beautiful photo shown as himself, signed by him.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1913-1999) on stage, film, and TV; active between 1939-1984. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American stage, film and TV actor (1913-1999) who was a leading man in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. Nice black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech soprano (1869-1938). Set of 2 fine unsigned cabinet photos by C. Ruf (Manheim) featuring Maturova. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, gilded edges, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Russian tenor (1878-1960), signed photo postcard, shown in role. Inscribed with clear handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian tenor (1878-1960), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Inscribed. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Russian tenor (1878-1960). Fine black and white photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment, shown as himself. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian film actress (b.1932), active in film from the early 1950s and later in TV series and programs. Signed promo photo by UFA, probably in role, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Program for a concert in Boston, 1930, signed on program page by the famous soprano. Full program with 72 pages and covers, including a newspaper clip about this concert. Size is 5.5 x 8.6 inches, in very good condition.

Austro-Hungarian soprano (1881-1963), famous in Europe and the United States for her voice and interpretations in the Italian and German repertory. Signed large photo, shown in role, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in  very good condition.

Group of 7 programs for recitals at Carnegie Hall by famous Austro-Hungarian (now Romanian) mezzo-soprano Margarete Matzenauer (1881-1963). Each one is complete, sized 6 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

Austro-Hungarian soprano (1881-1963), famous in Europe and the United States for her voice and interpretations in the Italian and German repertory. Set of 2 autograph letters signed, one is 3 pages written at the Hotel Bretton Hall, New York in 1951, 6 x 9.5 inches, the other 1 large page, dated in 1948, 6.5 x 10 inches, both in very good condition, along with 1 autograph note signed, also dated in 1948 at 4.25 x 5 inches in excellent condition, each written in English. Also included: 2 unsigned photo clips of her in role including as Lenore in Beethoven's Fidelio. Not sold separately. 

Program for a performance of Wagner's "Die Walkure" with the Metropolitan Opera (outdoors), New York, at the Lewison Stadium, on September 18, 1916, featuring the Hungarian soprano as Fricka. Size is 6.75 x 9.8 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in very good condition.

Austro-Hungarian soprano (1881-1963), famous in Europe and the United States for her voice and interpretations in the Italian and German repertory. She sang at the Met Opera for many years from 1911 to 1930. Signed photo, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1923. Beautiful picture!

Austro-Hungarian soprano (1881-1963), famous in Europe and the United States for her voice and interpretations in the Italian and German repertory. Gorgeous large photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown as Brünnhilde in Wagner's Die Walkure; blind-stamped by photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a signed photograph of this soprano's daughter Adriene Matzenauer, an American actress, also known as Adrienne Fontana, (1914-2010), shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1934. Stamped on verso by photographer Talbot, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, clear and bold handwriting and signature, attractive vintage item in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Program for a recital of the Austro-Hungarian soprano in Buffalo, New York, 1928, signed by her on the program page and also by her pianist Edward Hart. Size is 6.75 x 10.4 inches, 4 pages, minor cracks, in overall very good condition.

Program for a recital of the Austro-Hungarian soprano in Dresden, March 22, 1911 signed by her. Size is 9 x 11.75 inches, 4 pages, central fold, in very good condition.

Program for a performance of the Hungarian-born soprano in Vienna, on October 17, 1910, signed by her over the top of the first page. Size is 8.7 x 11.4 inches, 4 pages, some water stains, minor cracks, storage holes, in good condition.

Absolutely beautiful photo with Romanian-born German soprano Margarete Matzenauer (1881-1963) and German baritone Hermann Weil (1876-1949), shown respectively as Brunnhilde and Wotan in the famous duo finale in Die Walkure, at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, 1912. Handwritten on verso Feb 8th, 1912. An original photo by White, New York, size is 10.75 x 13.75 inches. Unsigned photo, both singer´s names are handwritten in white ink by another hand. Some damage on corners, including a small repair on the lower right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian actor and operetta performer (1876-1952), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed in Vienna, dated in 1924. Photograph by Photochemie studio, Berlin. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Belgian mezzo (1875-1953), beautiful signed photo postcard, shown as Cherubino, in Le Nozze di Figaro (opera by Mozart), inscribed, 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Belgian mezzo (1875-1953), signed photo postcard, shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 3.4 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.