Singer Autographs & Memorabilia (A-D)

Star Swedish tenor (1911-1960), one of the greatest of the 20th century. 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. 

Austrian soprano (1880-1935). Signed photograph mounted onto a cabinet, shown in role,  inscribed and dated in 1901. Photo by Eugen Schofer, Vienna. Photo size is 5 x 7.5 inches, mounted onto a cabinet, total item size is 5 x 8.5 inches, very slight paper loss on top left and bottom right edges of the cabinet (not the photo itself), otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian soprano (1875-?). Beautiful cabinet photo signed and inscribed on verso with a short sentiment, shown next to her singing teacher, Belgian baritone Camille Everardi (1824-1899); photo by F. De Mezer, Kiev. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1828-1922), later singing teacher, belonging to a family of singers (mother, sisters and brother were also singers), Boccabadati was famous in her time and even was considered by Verdi for the title role in the world premiere of La Traviata in 1853. Signed lithograph with a large portrait of her, labeled as the Prima Donna assoluta of the Teatro di Modena, season 1853-54, with a short sentiment by her. Size is 10.75 x 15.25 inches, some repaired cracks, rust and overall age toning, in good condition.

Italian soprano (1889-?), signed photograph, shown most likely in role, dated in Milan in 1936. Clear and bold handwriting and signature. Size is 9.25 x 11.5 inches, small bullet holes and wear on far edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

Hungarian baritone (1901-1952) who died tragically during the stage rehearsal of Wagner's Der Fliegende Höllander at the Zurich Opera. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him in 1939, shown as Boris Godunov in Mussorgsky's opera. Size is 3 x 5 inches, some defects over the four corners, in overall very good condition.

German Bass (1908-1989), German soprano (1912-2008), and German soprano (1921-2010).  Triple signed postcard photograph, shown in roles in Gabriel Faure's opera Penelope. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German bass (1887-1965), actor and also manager and director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin between 1935 and 1945.  Large signed photo shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1929, Berlin.  Total mat size is 10.3 x 14.1 inches (actual photo is 8.9 x 11.3 inches), minor cracks, silvering, otherwise in very good condition

French soprano (1894-1938), rare signed photo postcard, shown in title role of Puccini's Tosca. Inscribed and dated 1929. Stamped on verso by photographer Robert de Smet. Size is 4 x 6 inches with some silvering at top left not affecting image or signature. Otherwise in good condition.

Italian tenor (1870-1940), known internationally for his interpretations of the Bel Canto repertory, being a famous competitor of star tenor Enrico Caruso.  An extra-large, beautiful cabinet photograph by Colombai, Naples, Italy, boldly signed and inscribed by Bonci, dated in London in 1908.  Total size is 9.75 x 13.5 inches (actual photo is 6.25 x 8.75 inches), in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1870-1940), known internationally for his interpretations of the Bel Canto repertory, being a famous competitor of star tenor Enrico Caruso. Attractive signed photograph, shown as himself, photo by Mishkin, New York, dated in 1911. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1870-1940), known internationally for his interpretations of the Bel Canto repertory, being a famous competitor of star tenor Enrico Caruso. Fine black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown as himself, dated in 1912; blind-stamped by the photographer. Size is 7.75 x 9.75 inches, small bullet holes on top and stains below and on verso, not affecting the photo image and signature, otherwise in very good condition. Listen to Alessandro Bonci sing "Recondita Armonia" from Puccini's Tosca, a 1913 recording:

American soprano (b.1956), who made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1987 in Richard Strauss Ariadne auf Naxos in the role of Nyade. Since then she has appeared at the major opera houses of the World. Signed photo, shown in role with Canadian soprano Adrianna Pieczonka (b.1963). Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

Belgian Soprano (1894-1945), signed photo, shown in title role of Puccini's Tosca, dated 1941. Inscribed. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches. Some bending on edges but otherwise rare vintage photo in very good condition.

Margery Myers Booth (1906-1952) was a British mezzo-soprano who emigrated to Germany during WWII and became a spy. Arrested by the Gestapo in 1944 and tortured, she was later released by the liberating army. Not being recognized for what she did after her return to London, Myers Booth emigrated to New York where she died of breast cancer in 1952, at age 46. Rare signed photo postcard, inscribed, all on verso, shown young and dated in 1927. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1871-1950). Italian baritone (1868-1930). Nice sepia photo postcard of the execution scene from the third act of Puccini's "Tosca" during its premiere at Brescia in 1900, signed by both artists. Size is 5.4 x 3.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor ((1871-1950), creator of the role of Andrea Chenier in Giordano's opera. An original vintage cabinet photograph of the tenor by Montabone, signed and inscribed by Borgatti and dated in Buenos Aires, 1904, shown probably as Tristan in Wagner's opera. Size is 4.2 x 6.4 inches, in very good condition.

French soprano (1854-1941). Signed cabinet photograph, shown as herself. Size is 4 x 6.5 inches, some trimming on the right border, priced accordingly.

Italian soprano (1855-1941). Signed cabinet photograph, shown as herself, mounted onto larger piece of cardboard containing an autographed musical quote from Boito's Mefistofele, the musical quote is inscribed in Lisbon, dated in 1883. Cabinet photo is 4.25 x 6.5 inches in very good condition ,total item size is 8.5 x 10.75 inches, some loose paper on edges of cardboard as well as mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone (1898-1945), who sang at Verona, La Scala, Met Opera, Covent Garden, and died young in a street bus accident. Signed photograph, shown in role (probably as Amonasro in Aida) at Covent Garden, inscribed and dated in 1933. Photo is stamped on verso by photographer C. Gerardi, Verona.  Size is 3.75 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition. Rare!

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.

Star Spanish soprano (1887-1960), whose voice had a unique timbre and transparent quality, unlike any present-day singer. One of the favorite singers of the Metropolitan Opera House.  Set of 1 signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed, 4.75 x 6.75 inches, in very good condition, and 1 autograph letter signed, written on her own letterhead, dated in New York in 1946, 2 pages, written in English on both sides of a single 5.25 x 8.25 document, also in very good condition. Not sold separately. 

Spanish lyric soprano (1887-1960) and a tireless and effective fundraiser for the Metropolitan Opera. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown as Mary Duchess of Towers for the world premiere of Deems Taylor's opera "Peter Ibbetson" at The Metropolitan Opera, 1931. Size is 7.25 x 9.75 inches, ink-stamped on verso by Culver Services, New York, minor creases; an original photograph by Mishkin, in very good condition.

Star Spanish soprano (1887-1960), her voice had a unique timbre and transparent quality, unlike any present-day singer. One of the favorite singers of the Metropolitan Opera House. 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.   

German soprano (1921-2018) and German Bass (1908-1989), both known for specializing in  Strauss, and Wagner roles. Double signed postcard photograph, shown in roles in Werner Egk's opera Irische Legende, an opera which they both performed in the opera's world premiere production at the Salzburg festival in 1955. Blind stamped on front by photographer Ellinger, Salzburg. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German soprano (1875-1936), large signed album page with attached photograph of her in the role of Eva in Wagner's Die Meistersinger, dated in Munich in 1914. Bold handwriting and signature. This includes a 3.5 x 5.25 inch photo postcard by A. Baumann mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 8 x 10.5 inches, vintage item in excellent condition.  

Belgian soprano (1900-1983) with a fine coloratura, she had a well-trained voice and typically French in sound.  Large signed photo shown as herself.  Size is 8.9 x 11.3 inches, minor dotted rust stains, otherwise in very good condition.

Belgian soprano (1900-1983) with a fine coloratura, had a well-trained voice with a typically French sound.  Signed photograph, shown as possibly in role.  Photo by A. Laviosa, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, minor mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.  

Belgian soprano (1900-1983) with a fine coloratura, had a well-trained voice with a typically French sound.   Signed photograph, shown in role.  Size is 7 x 8.5 inches, some rust on verso, otherwise in very good condition.  

French baritone (1849-?), and well-known voice teacher. Beautiful signed cabinet photo, shown as Zurga in Bizet's Les Pecheurs de Perles, inscribed and dated in Nice in 1893. Size is 5 x 8.5 inches, small stains to right of photo, not affecting image and text, otherwise 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.

Italian soprano (1845-1924). Fine black-and-white photograph of her by photographer Guigoni & Bossi (Milan) signed and inscribed by Brambilla with a short sentiment dated June 1902. Size is 8.1  12.9 inches, some stains and small damages, in fair condition.

Austrian soprano (1866-1921), who created the role of Sophie in the world premiere of Werther (1892). Fine cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown as herself, dated in 1895; a photo by Wilhelm Neuss, Vienna. Size is 4 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1866-1921), who created the roles of Sophie in the world premiere of Werther (1892). Wonderful cabinet photograph as Sophie in the world premiere of Werther (opera by Massenet) in Vienna, 1892, signed and inscribed by the soprano, dated in Vienna, 1896; a photo by Wilhelm Neuss, Vienna. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition. For low-priced photographs signed by opera singers, please click here.

American contralto (1892-1935) who debuted in The Metropolitan Opera in 1913 when she was 21. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown as herself (printed signature on front of photographer C. Mishkin, New York). Size is 5 x 7 inches, slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

American contralto (1892-1935) who debuted in The Metropolitan Opera in 1913 when she was 21. Nice sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1929, shown in one of her roles. Size is 10 x 13.6 inches, minor cracks, in overall very good condition.

French soprano (ca.1910-?) of operettas and cinema actress, who performed at the Opéra-Comique (1943) and La Monnaie. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss-French soprano (1869-1935), who had a major international career in both Europe and the USA, a favorite soprano of Jules Massenet. Signed cabinet photo, shown as Lady Macbeth. Photo by Cheri Russeau, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches. some mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition.

Swiss-French soprano (1869-1935), who had a major international career in both Europe and the USA, one of Jules Massenet´s favorite sopranos. Nice half-tone photograph signed by her, shown as Brunnhilde in Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen. Size is 8.25 x 11 inches, some cracks over the top border, otherwise in very good 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.

Italian mezzo-soprano, signed cabinet photo, shown in the title role in Herodiade. Inscribed to famous tenor Francesco Tamagno, dated in 1902. Photograph by Barthelemy, Nancy. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches.

Dutch soprano (1915-1999), great signed photo shown in the title role in Fidelio, on stage. Size is 10 x 8 inches, stamped on verso by photographer Guy Gravett, Sussex, in excellent condition.

Dutch soprano (1915-1999), signed photograph shown in the title role of Janacek's Jenufa. Stamped on verso by photographer Nancy Sorensen, Lyric Opera of Chicago. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Australian baritone (1900-1969), particularly celebrated in Mozart Operas. Set of 1 signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Mozart's Don Giovanni, one of his most celebrated interpretations, inscribed, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, - along with a 1 page typed letter signed on the letterhead of the Essex House, New York, whose size is 7 x 10.5 inches. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately.

American operatic tenor (b.1972) and Russian mezzo-soprano (b.1975). Double signed photo shown in Bellini's "La Sonnambula", size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1908-2003), signed half-tone photograph, shown in the title role of Massenet's Manon, inscribed and dated in 1937. Bold signature. Stamped on verso by Office Artistique photographers, Paris. Size is 7 x 9 inches, small creases on corners but otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian bass-baritone (1919-2003), one of the greatest buffo singer of the postwar era. Signed photo, shown in role as Renato in Un Ballo in Maschera, photo of a portrait painting. Signed and inscribed by him. Size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches.

Italian baritone (b. 1936) and Brazilian soprano (b. 1951), double signed photo, shown in roles in Puccini's Tosca. Beautiful evocative photo with bold signatures. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.