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

American soprano/mezzo soprano (1861-1949), autograph note signed, written in Engish, dated in 1888, one 4.5 x 7 inch page with scotch tape in the middle of the page and small rust on verso but in otherwise good condition.  Also included: one very attractive unsigned cabinet photo, shown as herself, photo by Aimé Dupont, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, slight rust on verso, but otherwise in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Austrian soprano (1858-1946), great cabinet photo showing her as Venus, in Tannhauser. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition, photo by studio W. Hoffert

Austrian-Russian baritone (1869-1936), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in role, a photo by M. de Bieliavsky, St. Petersburg, Russia. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Scan may show some trimming on borders, actual item is not trimmed.

Italian operatic contralto (1833 – 1919), one of Rossini's favorite singers. In her later years she became a singing teacher at the Naples Conservatory and also taught privately, including among her pupils Toti Dal Monte and Rosa Raisa. Unsigned vintage cabinet photo, shown in role. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.   

French soprano (1851-1920) and sister of the more famous Celestine Galli-Marié (who created Carmen). Original unsigned CDV by Gaston & Mathieu, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, small paper loss over the top right corner, and minor crease, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1810-1883), the most celebrated singer of his era, and lionized by audiences in Paris and London; and partner of the opera singer Giulia Grisi. Original vintage cabinets and CDVs of the celebrated tenor. Different sizes and conditions (see information disclosed in each one). Scroll down to see all photographs. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. Click on each thumbnail to enlarge photographs.

Italian tenor (1844-1926), unsigned cabinet photo, by a Espugla, Barcelo, shown in multiple portraits of him. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches. 

Italian tenor (1844-1926), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in The Demon (opera by Anton Rubinstein), a photo by A. Lorens, St. Petersburg, Russia. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Scan may show some trimming on borders, actual item is not trimmed.

French soprano (1845-?), who debuted at the Opera Comique in 1866. Vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of her by Léopold-Émile Reutlinger (Paris.) mounted on cardboard. Total size is 4.2 x 6.4 inches, ink markings, in very good condition.

Star Australian soprano (1861-1931), who became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian Era and the 20th century for her beautiful voice and technique. Beautiful vintage cabinet (unsigned) photograph of her by photographer Reutlinger (Paris). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor stains, in overall excellent condition.

French soprano (1880-?), sang frequently in Paris from 1904 to about 1919. Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown in the title role of Bizet's Carmen, photo by Paul Boyer, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small penciled in markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

French soprano (1827-1895), creator of the roles of Marguerite, Juliet, and Mireille in Gounod's operas. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano shown in role by photographer Pierre Petit.  Size is 2.3 x 4 inches, ink-markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

French soprano (1827-1895), creator of the roles of Marguerite, Juliet, and Mireille in Gounod's operas. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano shown in role by photographer Charles Reutlinger, Paris.  Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, pencil markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

French soprano (1846-?) at the Opéra Comique, who debuted in Les Huguenots as Marguerite de Valois in 1875. Beautiful carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph (1873) of her by photographer Le Jeune (Paris) mounted on cardboard. Total size is 4.2 x 6.4 inches, ink markings, in overall very good condition.

French tenor and later theater director (1826-1898), appeared in the world premiere performances of several operas, including creating the role of Benedict in Berlioz's Beatrice et Benedict. Unsigned carte-de-visite, shown in role in Daniel Auber's La Circassienne. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition. 

French soprano, debutant at the Opéra in 1875. Fine vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of her mounted on cardboard. Total size is 4.2 x 6.2 inches, ink markings, in overall very good condition.

English soprano and former pianist. Extra large vintage cabinet photograph of the soprano by Alfred Ellis (London) shown as Micael in Bizet's "Carmen" at the Royal Opera House.  Size is 7.4 x 12.7 inches, gilded edges, trimmed top, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian lyric soprano (1864-1914), unsigned cabinet photo, shown with her sisters. A photo by Otto Renard, Moscow, size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Scan may show some trimming on borders, actual photo is not trimmed.

Russian soprano (1864-1914), and aunt of the celebrated conductor Yevgeny Mravinsky. Nice mini cabinet photograph of the singer, shown in role. Size is 2.6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1840-1909). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the tenor shown young, by photographer Fritz Luckhardt, Vienna (whose name is printed on the front and verso, and also blind-stamped on the front). Size is 2.4 x 3.8 inches, ink markings on verso, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1845-1905). Vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) of him by photographer Wilhelm Höffert (Dresden, Leipzig and Carlsruhe). Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, spotted rust, in overall very good condition (see scans provided).

French tenor and actor (1878-1954), whose career was mostly associated with the French repertoire. Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown in role in Umberto Giordano's opera Siberia, a photo by Bert, Paris whose printed signature is on the front. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some pencil markings on verso, very attractive vintage item, beautifully preserved in excellent condition. 

Croatian soprano (1834-1889), also known as Ilma di Murska. Unsigned cabinet photograph of the soprano by photographer Mora, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, some ink text underneath photo, in very good condition.

Croatian soprano (1834-1889), also known as Ilma di Murska. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano by photographer Fritz Luckhardt, Vienna. Size is 2.5 x 3.8 inches, ink markings on verso, trimmed borders, in very good condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1831-1867), unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) photo, shown in role, photo by Silbee Case and Company photographers, Boston. Size is 2.3 x 4.1 inches, pencil markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French tenor (1834-1898), husband of star soprano Adelina Patti, unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the artist, shown as himself by photographer Charles Reutlinger, Paris.  Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, pencil markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Leading German tenor (1831-1917), who created the role of Siegmund in the first ever complete run of Der Ring des Nibelungen in the opening of Bayreuth in 1876. Unsigned carte-de-visite, shown as himself, photo by Fritz Luckhardt. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Swedish soprano (1843-1921), a fantastic bel canto singer, one of the most important opera stars of her time who sang at the inauguration night of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Original and unsigned vintage photographs, cabinets and Carte-de-Visite (CDVs), in different conditions and sizes. Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

Vintage (unsigned) cabinet-style photographs of opera singers of the second half of the XIX century and early 1900s by photographer Antoni Esplugas, Barcelona. Each one's size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in different conditions. Scroll down to see all autographs. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.

Italian soprano (1834-1913), sang worldwide from the 1850's to the 1870's, created the role of Ofelia in Franco Faccio's Amleto. Unsigned CDV, shown as herself. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, some rust on front and verso, otherwise in very good condition. 

Portuguese-born soprano (1871-1965), who also was the first lady of Argentina between 1922-1928. Original cabinet-style photograph of the artist probably by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona).   Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, spotted rust stains on the front and verso, in overall good condition.

Czech bass (1842-1915), unsigned carte-de-visite, shown as himself. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, photo by Bergamasco, St Petersburg, in excellent condition.

Czech bass (1842-1915) and Russian contralto/soprano (1858-1947), unsigned mini-cabinet vintage photo, shown as Mephistophele and Marguerite in Gounod's Faust. Size is 2.4 x 4 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Austrian soprano (1849-1924), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as Brunnhilde in Wagner's Die Walkure,  printed signature of photographer on front. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, somewhat trimmed edges, otherwise beautiful vintage photo in excellent condition.

Unsigned cabinet photograph of both Scottish soprano Euphrosyne Parepa-Rosa (1836-1874), and her husband German impresario Carl Rosa (1842-1889), who together founded an English Opera Company "The Carl Rosa Opera Company" in 1869. Photo is by Gurney and Sons, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, slight paper loss to the left of the photo and pencil markings on verso, otherwise in very good condition. 

Scottish soprano (1836-1874), with an outstanding international career, cofounder of the Parepa-Rosa Opera company.  Beautiful unsigned vintage cabinet photographs and Carte-de-Visite (CDV). Various sizes and conditions. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. PLEASE CLICK ON THUMBNAIL TO SELECT

Set of 2 vintage cabinet photos, from 1880s or early 90s, showing the outside of the Paris Opera-Palais Garnier in Paris. Each one is sized 4.25 x 6.5 inches, one by A. Block, Paris, the other unknown, both in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1868-1949). 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 in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1868-1949), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as herself. Photo by A. Esplugas, Barcelona. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919). We have various unsigned cabinet photos and CDVs (carte-de-visite) photos. Sold individually - Please select by clicking on thumbnails.

Italian soprano (1835-1889). Venezuelan pianist, composer, and conductor (1853-1917). Vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) of the two artists by photographer Warren (Boston). Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, ink-markings on verso, in overall very good condition.

Italian soprano (1835-1889), and sister of the famed Adelina Patti. Unsigned cabinet-style photograph, shown as herself, a photo by Brumz, New York. Size of the photo is 3 x 5 inches, mounted onto a solid backing, total item size is 3.5 x 7 inches, some smudges on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1835-1889), and sister of the famed Adelina Patti. Unsigned carte-de-visite (CDV), shown as herself, a photo by H.N. King, Bath. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, minor damage on the front near the top right corner, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1835-1889), and sister of the famed Adelina Patti. Unsigned carte-de-visite (CDV), shown as herself, a photo by Warren photographers, Boston. Size is 2.5 x 4.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1835-1889), and sister of the famed Adelina Patti. Beautiful Carte-de-visite (CDV) of the soprano, shown in role; an original by E. Beaudouin, Amiens. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, small mark on the top-right front of the CDV, otherwise in excellent condition.  

Dutch tenor (1861-1942), attractive unsigned cabinet photograph, shown in the title role of Wagner's Lohengrin, a photo by Cosman photographers, Amsterdam. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1823-1894), creator of Leonore in the 1853 world premiere of Il Trovatore. Unsigned carte-de-visite, shown in role, probably in Maria Stuarda (opera by Donizetti). Size is 2.25 x 4.25 inches. Photo by Disderi, Paris, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano who sang opera and operetta, and whose career developed mostly during the 1850s and 1860s. Original vintage cabinets and CDVs of the celebrated tenor. Different sizes and conditions (see information disclosed in each one).Scroll down to see all photographs.SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. Click on each thumbnail to enlarge photographs.