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Canadian flutist and composer (b.1939). Signed photo, shown playing, inscribed and dated in 1994. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Swedish-born American actress (b.1978), active since 1997. Larger size color photograph signed by her shown in the film "Watchmen" (2009). Size is 10.9 x 13.9 inches, in excellent condition. Authentication sticker by James Spence Authentication Services over the lower-right corner; printed certificate included.

Russian soprano (1894-1959). Autograph letter signed by her on a card with her letterhead. Size is 5.25 x 3.5 inches, mounting traces on verso and front, in overall very good condition.

Finnish soprano (1876-1944); who was considered the most renowned Finnish female singer at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, dated February 20, 1908, where she shares her plans of getting a contract since Giulio Gatti-Casazza will take over the Metropolitan management soon and other professional plans. Size is 5.6 x 7 inches, central fold, in excellent condition.

American country-music band active intermittently since 1969. Beautiful black-and-white promo photograph signed by all four members; Jeff Cook, Randy Owen, Mark Herndon, and Teddy Gentry. Size is 10 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish soprano (1826-1905). Original cabinet-style photograph of the soprano (shown probably as Carmen) by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some rust stains on the front, in overall excellent condition.

Spanish soprano (1826-1905). Original cabinet-style (unsigned) photograph of the soprano (shown playing the guitar) by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some rust stains on the front, blank verso with some ink markings and spotted rust; in overall excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1886-1966), signed photo, shown as himself. Size is 3.9 x 5.75 inches, also signed on verso and dated in Bologna in 1929.

Italian tenor (1886-1966) whose career focused mostly in Italy.  Large size photograph mounted on a photographer mat, signed by him and inscribed to the Direction of Teatro Municipale, dated in Reggio Emilia, 1921; blind-stamped on the front by R. Petrelli, Florence.  Total size is 9.8 x 14.25 inches, actual photo is 6.4 x 9.1 inches, some silvering on edges, minor creases and minor damages on corners of the mat, otherwise in very good condition.

French tenor (b.1963), of Sicilian ancestry, one of the most popular tenor voices today.  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 (b. 1963) and Italian soprano star (b.1935), double signed photo, shown in La Boheme at Teatro La Scala. Size is 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian soprano (b. 1965) and French tenor (b. 1963), double signed photo, shown in title roles of Gounod's Romeo et Juliette. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian soprano (b. 1965) and French tenor (b. 1963), double signed photo, shown in title roles of Gounod's Romeo et Juliette. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Great photo signed by both opera stars: Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu, shown together in La Boheme. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition

Romanian soprano (b. 1965) and French tenor (b. 1963), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Puccini's La Boheme. Size is 8 x 10.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian soprano (b. 1965) and French tenor (b. 1963), double signed photograph, shown in title roles of Gounod's Romeo et Juliette. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition.

French tenor of sicilian ascent, one of the most popular tenor voices today. Opera News Magazine 2001 Signed.

French tenor (b.1963), of Sicilian ancestry, one of the most popular tenor voices, and Ukrainian-American bass (b. 1941).  Wonderful double signed photograph, shown in Donizetti´s opera L´Elisir d´Amore at the Metropolitan Opera. Size is 8 x 10 inches, photographer sticker on verso by Winnie Klotz, New York, in excellent condition.

French tenor of sicilian ascent (1963- ), one of the most popular tenor voices today. Wonderful signed photo showing him singing in role (probably in the title role in Massenet´s opera "Werther"). Size is 8 x 10 inches.

French tenor of Sicilian ancestry (b. 1963), and Lithuanian soprano (b.1961), double signed photograph, shown in roles at curtain calls following a performance of Verdi's Aida at La Scala, Milan, in 2006. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian bass-baritone (b.1946). 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. 

Italian soprano (1831-?). Autograph letter in Italian signed by her, dated 1854, to a composer:  "... I am beyond all words sorry not to be able for the autumn season of 1854 to propose to Mr. Pagliano, his beautiful and already approved opera, but since I have already proposed more than one to the above-mentioned, and for which he is already in very close negotiations with the respective owners (...) also for the Carnavale, my impresario has fixed all the operas in perfect agreement with the management of that theater in Verona...".   Size is 5.2 x 8.1 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), folds, overall rust tone, in very good condition. Alajmo performed at Teatro La Fenice in Venice to create the role of Violetta in the premiere of La Traviata in Venice in 1853. Verdi objected and opted for Fanny Salvini-Donatelli. Alajmo later performed this role among many others in her repertoire.

French actress (1925-2019) of films, TV, and stage; active between 1951-2015. Beautiful color photograph signed and inscribed by her with a long sentiment. Size is 5.1 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1814-1891), appointed as director of appointed as director of Théâtre des Italiens in Paris by Napoleon III. Autograph letter in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated in London, June 10, 1874, to the impresario Innocenzo Canedi, concerning a trial against the soprano Madame Gaston Lacaze and other music issues: "... I am very sorry for all that has happened, but amid three versions which I do not appreciate and which are rather contradictory, I cannot pronounce who is to blame - I shall see this on my return to Paris when I have spoken with the Lacazes - But of all the ways what is clear is that the affair is lost even to me - but let us be clear that if you think you can bring Madame Lacaze to trial if I do not succeed in what you want from mine I intend to participate in the mediation as we are intended to do so. Now I believe it is my duty that the 1st Tenor [Alessandro] Bettini (husband of [Zelia] Trebelli) is free from engagements from August (next) onwards, needless to say, his voice is always fresh, and he knows and has sung 40 operas and that at least here in London it is those old men there, who lead the boat forward – All the young men we were talking about at the beginning of the Season are finished..." Size is 5.1 x 8 inches, 3 written pages in one folded sheet, folds, creases, some dirt, in overall very good condition.

Austrian stage and silent film actress (1874-1980), mostly active between 1930 and 1955; and grand-mother of actress Romy Schneider.  Large matted photo, signed, inscribed and dated by her in Vienna, 1926.  Also signed in pencil by photographer Kleff, Breslau.  Size is 9.75 x 14.1 inches (actual photo is 6.8 x 8.9 inches), in excellent condition. Find more movie autographs under Film Actor Autographs and Film Director Autographs

Austrian actor (1906-1967), father of the famous actress Romy Schneider. Fantastic photo postcard signed by him, shown young. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, ink markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Argentine soprano, who sang frequently at the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires. Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed and dated in 1935. Stamped on verso by photographer Sudak, Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, small crease at top left, otherwise in good condition.

Alban Berg Quartet, signed photo (signatures on verso) and signed card with signatures of the four members of the Austrian quartet: Gunter Pichler (1st violin), Gerhard Schulz (2nd violin), Thomas Kakuska (viola), Valentin Erben (cello). Photo is 3.5 x 5 inches, card (all signatures in the same blue color) is 5.75 x 4 inches, both in excellent condition.

Famous Austrian string quartet founded in 1971, active until 2008.  Larger size color photo signed by all four members (signed after 2005).  Size is 12 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Venezuelan soprano (1931-2010), signed photo, shown as Gilda in Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto at the San Carlo Theater, Naples, dated in 1974. Inscribed with a short sentiment. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Venezuelan soprano (1931-2010), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor at the Hamburg State Opera, inscribed and dated in 1973. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, very slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.  

Italian tenor (1912- 2005), signed photo, shown as himself, inscribed to Leo Riemens and dated in 1943. Blind stamped by photographer. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1912- 2005), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1956. Hand signed on front and stamped on verso by photographer Villiani, Bologna. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

Italian-born American soprano (1909-2014), nice signed photo, 8 x 10 inches, shown as Mimi in La Boheme at Teatro La Scala. In exceellent condition

Italian-born American soprano (b.1913), beautiful photo signed by her, shown as Madama Butterfly. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition

Italian-born American soprano (b.1913). Signed photo, shown as Manon at the Met Opera, 8x10 inches.

Italian-born American soprano (b.1913), signed photo, shown as Mimi in La Boheme at Teatro La Scala, 5 x 7 inches

Italian-born American soprano (b.1913), signed photo, shown as Traviata at the Met Opera, 8 x 10 inches. Minor damage in the upper left and lower right corners, otherwise in very good condition

Italian soprano (1913-2014), signed photo, shown in role as Violeta in La Traviata. Size is 8 x 10 inches. 

Italian-born American soprano (1909-2014), who sang at the Met Opera for over 25 years. Albanese was noted for her performances of Verdi and Puccini roles, later in her life worked to help young musicians and singers. Different sizes and conditions, for more details please check the individual description. Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.    See more LICIA ALBANESE AUTOGRAPHS

Italian-born American soprano (1909-2014), noted especially for her portrayals of the lyric heroines of Verdi and Puccini, and a leading artist with The Met Opera from 1940 to 1966. Autograph lot of 18 photos, all in role, some signed with just her name, others inscribed to the same person. She is shown in roles in operas such as La Traviata, Manon, La Boheme, Carmen, Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Cavalleria Rusticana. Each one is 8 x 10 inches or similar size, all in very good condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY. Watch Mrs. Albanese singing Nedda's aria from Leoncavallo's Pagliacci in 1951:

Italian American soprano (1909-2014), Star Italian tenor (1921-2003), and celebrated Italian soprano (1922-2004). Photograph signed by all three of them, shown backstage at a gala that took place in Philadelphia in December 1966. Size is 3.5 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Large size signed photo of the Italian-born American soprano (b.1913), shown as Madama Butterfly - one of her most famous roles. Size is 11 x 14 inches, in excellent condition

Photograph showing 14 star operatic performers (singers and conductors) from the 1940s, 50s and 60s mostly in costume - with signatures from 4 of them, sopranos Licia Alabanses and Roberta Peters, mezzo-soprano Rise Stevens and baritone Robert Merrill. Also shown here are among others are such leading stars as soprano Dorothy Kirsten, bass Salvatore Baccaloni, tenor Ferrucio Tagliavini, tenor Giovanni Martinelli, soprano Lily Pons, tenor Giuseppe Di Stefano, and conductors Andre Kostelanetz and Fausto Cleva. (An accompanying unscanned half-tone copy of this photo identifies each of them). This is a very rare historic item showing each of these celebrated artists in one place, possibly following a gala performance. Size is 8.25 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian American soprano (1909-2014) and Brazilian soprano (1902-1999), both major stars of the Metropolitan Opera during the mid twentieth century, double signed photograph, shown as themselves. Clear and bold handwriting and signatures. Size is 8 x 8 inches, beautiful color photo in excellent condition. 

Licia Albanese (1909-2014), lot of 6 autographs: color photo signed by Bidu Sayao and Licia Albanese (N9168-R3-2), signed quote (M2517-G2-1), signed photo as Butterfly (M1250-R5-2), Manon (M1275-R5-2) and (M1251-R5-2), and probably as herself (M1954-R2-4)

Italian-born American soprano (1909-2014), who sang at the Met Opera for over 25 years. Albanese was noted for her performances of Verdi and Puccini roles, later in her life worked to help young musicians and singers. Signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: signed Opera News magazine program/cast page of a 1958 radio broadcast of Puccini's La Boheme from the Metropolitan Opera, New York with her signature on the photo of her as Mimi. Size of each page is 6.75 x 10 inches, in very good condition, not sold separately. 

Italian-born American soprano (1909-2014), set of 2 signed photos, shown next to star tenor Mario Lanza, probably during rehearsals of Otello at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, in the 1950s. Each photo is boldly signed by her, and is 8 x 10 inches, in good condition.