Opera Singer CDVs & Cabinet Photos ($50 - $100)

Unsigned cabinet photo of 2 artists in role, American soprano Emma Abbot (1850-1891), and English tenor William Castle (1836-1909). Original photo by Mora, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 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.

Star Canadian soprano (1847-1930), and one of the leading signers of the late 19th-early 20th centuries. Original unsigned CDV by Mora, New York, shown young, as herself. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Canadian soprano (1847-1930), and one of the leading singers of the late 19th-early 20th centuries. Original unsigned CDV by Barony, New York, shown most likely in role. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian contralto (1826-1894); considered one of the greatest contraltos in operatic history. Nice colorized Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the artist, shown in role, by photographer Mayer & Pierson, Paris.  Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, pencil markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Celebrated German tenor (1856-1898), particularly known for Wagnerian roles.  Original vintage cabinet photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, unless otherwise indicated below. Scroll down to see all of them and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Italian tenor (1874-1915) who died young, vintage cabinet photo showing him in role. Photo is unsigned by Giuseppe Armanini, but by his grandson Luigi, indicating this in Italian and dating his writing in Torino, 1974. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some wear in corners and rust, otherwise in very good condition. Rare!

Swedish soprano (1866-1943) shown probably as Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia. Unsigned cabinet photo by photographer Nadar, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, small loss of paper in both lower corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1881-1961). Original cabinet-style photograph of the artist by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1873-1926), one of the most important heldentenors of the early XX century.  Unsigned official cabinet photograph of the tenor by the Bayreuth Festival, shown in role; photo by A. Pieperhoff.  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, ink-markings on verso, in excellent condition.

French bass (1822-1872), set of two unsigned cabinet photos as himself by photographer Reutlinger, Paris. Each photo is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, gilded borders, in excellent condition. Not sold separately.

French bass (1822-1872), Set of two unsigned cabinet photos: one  shown in role by photographer Chalot, Paris; and the other shown as himself by photographer Reutilinger, Paris. Both photos' size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, slightly fading (in role), otherwise in excellent condition. 

French bass (1822-1872), who performed in many world premieres. Unsigned carte-de-visite, shown in role. Size is 2.3 x 3.75 inches. Photo by Pesme, Paris, trimmed at the bottom, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian baritone (1856-1928), known as the King of Baritones in his time.  SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.

French soprano, born Victorine-Zoé Delau, made her debut in 1853 at the Opéra-Comique where she sang until 1870 singing minor roles. Created roles in Auber's "Manon Lescaut", Halevy's "Valentine d'Aubigny", Gevaert's "Quentin Durward" and Auber's "La fiancée du Roi de Garbe". Unsigned carte-de-visite (CDV) by Numa Blanc & Co., Paris, shown in role. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1880-1946).  Large unsigned cabinet-style photo shown as himself; photo by A. Trevisani.  Total size is 10.25 x 14 inches, damage on corners with some loss of paper over upper left corner, in good condition.

Italian soprano (1864-1950) who performed the main soprano role in the world premiere of Cavalleria Rusticana (Santuzza) and the title role in the world premiere of Fedora. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown young as herself. A photo by Giacomo Brogi, Florence, size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born contralto (1854-?), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in role, possibly Bizet's Carmen. Photo by Mora, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, some stains on verso and penciled in text, otherwise in very good condition.

Famous German bass-baritone (1835-1900), creator of the role of Hans Sachs in the World Premiere of Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg in 1868 and also the first Wotan in the first complete cycle of Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen performed in 1876. Unsigned CDV, shown as himself. Seal on verso of Reichard and Linder photographers, Berlin. Size is 2.4 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian baritone (1839-1907). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the baritone by photographer Carl Mahlknecht, Vienna. Size is 2.4 x 4 inches, ink markings on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

English soprano (1810-1884). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano by Charles D. Frederics, New York. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian soprano (1864-1930), unsigned mini cabinet photo, shown probably in role. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish soprano (1863-1930), unsigned cabinet photo Imperial Mariinsky Theater, St Petersburg, shown in role. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1870-1940), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself reading a book. A photo by Aime Dupont, New York, size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Scan might show some trimming on borders, actual item is not trimmed.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1857-?), unsigned cabinet photo, shown probably in role, by A. Esplugas, Barcelona. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition. 

Austrian soprano (1866-1921), who created the role of Sophie in the world premiere of Massenet's Werther  in 1892. Unsigned cabinet photo shown in role, a photo by Szekely, Vienna. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss dramatic soprano (1869-1935) who had a major international career in both Europe and the USA. Breval was one of Jules Massenet´s favorite sopranos. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.

French soprano (1880-?), shown as herself, unsigned cabinet photo by photographer Felix, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1858-1942), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in the title role in Carmen. Photo by Falk, New York, 1893. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, verso is blank and has minor mounting traces, otherwise in excellent condition.

French soprano (1858-1942), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in the title role of Bizet's Carmen. Photo by Reutlinger, Paris whose signature is stamped on the front and printed on verso. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, beautiful vintage item in excellent condition.  

Star French soprano (1858-1942), large unsigned photo cabinet style, imperial size (12 x 14.25 inches), matted to an overall size of 14 x 17.25 inches, shown as herself. Original photo was trimmed at the bottom but this is unnoticeable since the cut is hidden under the mat.

French soprano (1858-1942). Beautiful unsigned cabinet-style photograph by Falk, New York, shown as Carmen in Bizet's opera.  Size is 4.2 x 6.5 inches, minor rust stains, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1823-1888). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the tenor by Amand Helm, Vienna. Size is 2.3 x 4.1 inches, ink markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1861-1934), larger size, unsigned cabinet photo shown as Eleazar in La Juive. A paper sticker is attached to the front, over the bottom border, indicating his name and role. A photo by I. Tomas, Prague, size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, small loss of paper on the two bottom corners, minor wear, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian baritone and cellist (1855-1927), later American citizen. Unsigned cabinet photograph by Aime Dupont, shown as himself, young. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small tear on bottom left and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.  

Italian tenor (1845-1896), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself. Photo by Studio Mora, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, verso is blank, in excellent condition.

Famous Italian tenor (1845-1896), whose career reached its height in the last 3 decades of the 1800s. After its foundation in 1883, Campanini served as the leading tenor of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself, a photo by Mora, New York, 4.25 x 6.5 inches. Minor pinch hole near the bottom left corner, ink markings on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Famous Italian tenor (1845-1896), whose career reached its height in the last 3 decades of the 1800s. After its foundation in 1883, Campanini served as the leading tenor of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as himself, a photo by Aime Thompson, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Argentine soprano (1879-1933). Original cabinet-style vintage (unsigned) photograph of the Argentine singer by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, spotted rust stains on the front, verso with some ink markings, otherwise in excellent condition.

Famous French tenor (1839-1924) who world-premiered operas by Auber, Masse, Massenet and Offenbach. Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown in role. The 4 x 5.75 inch photo is mounted onto the cabinet, total item size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, very slight paper loss at bottom edges of the cabinet (not affecting the image), otherwise in excellent condition.

Famous French tenor (1839-1924), vintage CDV by Eugene Hallier, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, some trimming at the bottom margin, ink stain in the back, otherwise in excellent condition

Italian soprano (1877-1928), particularly associated with the dramatic soprano roles of the verismo repertoire and the works of Richard Wagner. Original cabinet-style photograph of the celebrated soprano shown young as herself by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona).  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1864-?). Original cabinet-style vintage (unsigned) photograph of the Italian singer by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, spotted rust stains on the front, verso with some ink markings, otherwise in excellent condition.

Star Italian soprano, actress and monologist (1874-1944) who had a celebrated career in both the U.S and Europe.  SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.  

French soprano (1881-1947), admired for her wonderful voice and beauty, she performed mostly at the Palais Garnier and the Opéra-Comique in Paris. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown in Le Roi d´Ys (Lalo), a photo by Sabourin, Paris, 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian baritone, who sang at the world premiere of Iolanta (by Tchaikovsky). Unsigned carte-de-visite, shown in Faust. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian soprano (1834-1907), unsigned CDV by Charles Reitlinger, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.