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

American soprano (1844-1870). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano, shown possibly in role, by photographer Gurney, New York. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Bohemian soprano (1834-1902), who was associated with significant premieres of operas by Verdi, including being the first to sing the title role of Aida  at La Scala on February 8, 1872 which also its European premiere. Unsigned CDV, shown as herself in in role, photo by J. Calzolari, Milan. Size is  2.4 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1870-1946), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in role (probably in Lohengrin), a photo by Aime Dupont, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Scan may show some trimming on borders, actual item is not trimmed.

French tenor (1851-1896), strongly associated to the French repertoire. Talazac created the main tenor roles in the world premieres of Les Contes d´Hoffmann, Lakme and Manon. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself, a photo by Nadar, Paris, 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some silvering around borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

French soprano (1875-1911). Original cabinet-style vintage (unsigned) photograph of the French 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 and a small blue ink stamp, otherwise in excellent condition.  Rare!

Star Italian tenor (1850-1905), chosen by Verdi for the title role in the world premiere of Otello in 1887. Extralarge unsigned cabinet photo shown as himself, total size is 6.75 x 9.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Italian tenor (1850-1905), chosen by Verdi for the title role in the world premiere of Otello in 1887. Beautiful original cabinet photograph of him by Lorens (San Petersburg) shown as Arnoldo in Rossini's "Guglielmo Tell". Size is 4.2 x 6.3 inches, some rust on the front and minor damage on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Acclaimed Italian tenor (1820-1889), originally named Enrico Danieli, who was well known for his technique and powerful voice; creator of the role of Don Alvaro in the world premiere of Verdi's La Forza del Destino in 1862. An original and unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the tenor; shown in role. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, ink markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Acclaimed Italian tenor (1820-1889), originally named Enrico Danieli, who was well known for his technique and powerful voice; creator of the role of Don Alvaro in the world premiere of Verdi's La Forza del Destino in 1862. An original and unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the tenor, shown as himself. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, very slight paper loss on some corners, otherwise in excellent condition.

Ukrainian baritone (1860-1923). SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.

Austrian soprano (1842-1906). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano by photographer Szekely, Vienna. Size is 2.5 x 3.8 inches, trimmed borders, in very good condition.

Croatian soprano (1863-1941), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as Fricka in Walkure. Photo by Adolf Baumann, Munich. Blind stamp by him on front in 1905. Some handwriting on pencil, by another person. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1862-1938), and sister of the famed soprano Luisa Tetrazzini. Original cabinet-style photograph of the artist shown young by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, rust stains on the front and verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Unsigned CDV collage of several performers from the Theatre Italien, a company located in Paris that performed Italian operas in the Italian language from 1801-78. Features images of such noteworthy performers as Giulia Grisi, Giovanni Mario, and many others, as themselves and in role. Photo by Disderi, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, attractive vintage item in excellent condition.

American soprano (1845-1931).  Original vintage cabinet photographs and Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all of them and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

Leading German opera and oratorio soprano (1831-1877), very successful in London during the 1860s and 1870s, considered one of the first dramatic sopranos of the 19th century. Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as herself. Original photo by Mora, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Leading German opera and oratorio soprano (1831-1877), very successful in London during the 1860s and 1870s, considered one of the first dramatic sopranos of the 19th century. Beautiful unsigned vintage Carte-de-Visite (CDV)s. Various sizes and conditions. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS TO THE LEFT.

German soprano (1845-?), also known as "Ottavia Torriani". Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown most likely in role, an orignal photo by Mora, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, very small creases on various edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1836-1892), whose artistry was greatly admired in particular for her interpretations and her exemplary English diction, rare for a non-native English speaker. Original and unsigned vintage photographs, cabinets and Carte-de-Visite (CDVs), in different conditions and sizes. Scroll down to see all autographs. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. Click on each thumbnail to enlarge, see more pictures.

French soprano (1878-1952) who recorded for Pathé, Odeon, and other major labels. Very attractive unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as herself, a photo by Duguy, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some writing in both pen and pencil on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian mezzo-soprano (1873-1938). Original cabinet-style photograph of the singer (shown as herself) by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor stains on the front and verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

German Tenor (1823-1893). 

German tenor (1823-1893). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the tenor by photographer Fritz Luckhardt, Vienna. Size is 2.3 x 3.8 inches, trimmed borders, ink markings on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

American mezzo soprano (1867-1950). Beautiful cabinet photograph of the mezzo by Szekely, Vienna. Size is 4.2 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

Austrian soprano (1820-1878). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano by L. Angerer, Vienna. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, ink markings on verso, minor stains, otherwise in excellent condition.

American bass (1873-1935), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in Tannhauser. Photo by Aime Dupont, New York, 1909. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, verso is blank and has some ink handwriting, in excellent condition.

German tenor. Fine vintage cabinet photograph of him by photographer Nathan Raschkow (Breslau). Size is 4.1 x g.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Welsh soprano (1842-1897). Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as herself. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, small pencil markings on verso, in very good condition.

Russian baritone (1858-1919), very famous in his time, starred in world premiere performances of Rubenstein's the Demon and Tchaikovsky's Pique Dame. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.

Italian contralto (1856-1932) and mother of the soprano Luisa Villani. Vintage cabinet-style photograph of the singer shown young as herself.  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some ink markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.