Opera Singer CDVs & Cabinet Photos

Italian superstar soprano (1811-1869), who performed widely in Europe, the United States, and South America, and was among the leading sopranos of the XIX century. Vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) of the soprano by F.W. Evans (London) shown at home at an older age. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, ink-markings on verso, some stains on the front, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian superstar soprano (1811-1869), who performed widely in Europe, the United States, and South America, and was among the leading sopranos of the XIX century. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) by photographer Disderi, Paris. Size is 2.4 x 4.2 inches, ink-markings on verso, in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1849-?), unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the artist, shown possibly in role. Size is 2.25 x 4 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian mezzo-soprano (1871-1948), who participated in the world premiere of Verdi's "Falstaff" and Catalani's "La Wally". Original cabinet-style photograph of the artist (shown probably as Carmen) by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, front in excellent condition, spotted rust stains on verso, ink-stamped on verso.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1871-1948), who participated in the world premiere of Verdi's "Falstaff" and Catalani's "La Wally". Original cabinet-style photograph of the artist (shown probably in role) by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor stains on the front, verso in excellent condition.

Austrian-German Royal Prussian chamber tenor and physician (1831-1894). Fine vintage Carte-de-visite (CDV) with an oval photographic portrait of the artist. Size is 2.5 x 3.9 inches, in very good condition.

Czech-born baritone (1842-1906), already famous in Germany when he was chosen to create the role of Gunther in the world premiere of Wagner's Die Gotterdammerung in Bayreuth, August 1876. Attractive vintage mini-cabinet photo, shown in role. Photo by Eulenstein, Leipzig. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1874-1935), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in role (probably in Meistersinger). A photo by Eugen Schofer, Vienna, size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Scans may show some trimming on borders, actual item is not trimmed.

German soprano (1874-1935). Beautiful unsigned cabinet photograph of the soprano by photographer Atelier Hertel, Weimar. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1835-1878), who created the role of Agathe in von Weber's "Der Freischütz" for the Berlin premiere. Fine vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) of the soprano, shown as herself. Size is 2.4 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1851-1929).  Original vintage unsigned cabinet photographs and Carte-de-Visite (CDV) photos 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. 

Belgian soprano (1851-1886), famous for creating the role of Manon in 1884 at the Opera-Comique in Paris. Heilbron died at age 35 at the peak of her fame. Nice cabinet photo showing her as Manon, world premiere production at the Opera-Comique, 1884. A photo by Benque, Paris, size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous Belgian soprano (1851-1886) who died young, Heilbronn created the role of Manon in the 1884 world premiere, just 2 years before her passing away. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown as Manon!. A photo by Nadar, Paris, 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor silvering around borders, markings in pencil on the back, otherwise in excellent condition.

German tenor (1877-1944), unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as himself, blind stamped on front by photographer, dated in 1905. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1840-1862) who died at a very young age, when she was starting a very promising career. Hinckley became very famous in the last few years of her life and was called "the Jenny Lind of America". Unsigned carte-de-visite, shown probably in role. A photo by Silsbee, Case & Co., Boston, size is 2.5 x 4.25 inches, some ink markings on verso, otherwise in very good condition. Very rare!

Catalan soprano (1851-1951), unsigned cabinet photo, by  A. Esplugas, Barcelona, shown as herself. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition. Some fading otherwise in very good condition. 

American mezzo-soprano, who sung during the 1890‘s until 1905. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown as herself. Photo by Pier & Fromm, Milwaukee. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, verso is blank, in very good condition.

Director of the K.K. Hoffoperntheater, Vienna, between 1875-1880. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of Janner by photographer Fritz Luckhardt, Vienna. Size is 2.5 x 3.75 inches, trimmed in all four corners, otherwise in excellent condition.

Latvian-born German-American tenor (1873-1947), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself. Photo by Aime Dupont, 1910. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

French bass (1868-1933), who starred in the world premiere performances of Arrigo Boito's Nerone.  Beautiful unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as himself, a photo by Aime Dupont, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Austrian soprano (1861-1939), unsigned cabinet photo, shown probably in role. Photo by Holland Roberts, Boston. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1861-1939) and a popular singer. Beautiful cabinet-style photograph by Elite, San Francisco.  Size is 4.2 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1861-1939). Unsigned stereoscopic cabinet style card of the soprano, shown as herself. Size is 2.5 x 3.9 inches, minor stains, in very good condition.

French soprano (1849-1911), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in role. A photo by Benque, Paris, size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Scan may show some trimming on borders, actual photo is not trimmed.

Irish tenor (1846-1916) shown in role, unsigned cabinet photo by photographer Sarony, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, ink writing on front and mounting damage on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Irish tenor (1846-1916) unsigned cabinet photograph, shown in role. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, pencil markings on front and verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American soprano (1842-1916) and impresario, whose opera company was widely known in the United States. Original and unsigned vintage photographs, cabinets and Carte-de-Visite (CDVs), in different conditions and sizes. Scroll down to see all the items and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

Russian baritone (1854-1919), set of 3 unsigned photographs mounted on cardboard, one of them in the title role in Eugene Onegin, sized 4.25 x 6 inches. Also included are 2 unsigned photos, shown as himself, also mounted on cardboard to a total size of 4.6 x 6 inches. All in very good condition. See scans.

Russian tenor (1868-1910), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in Pique Dame or The Queen of Spades (opera by P. I. Tchaikovsky). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Scan may show some trimming on borders, actual item is not trimmed.

Russian tenor (1868-1910), unsigned carte-de-visite, shown as himself. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian tenor (1838-1905), unsigned carte-de-visite, shown as himself. Photo by Bergamasco, St. Petersburg, Russia. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian tenor (1838-1905), unsigned carte-de-visite, shown as himself. Photo by Wesenberg. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1854-1943). Vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of the soprano by photographer J.C. Schaarwächter (Berlin). Size is 2.5 x 3.9 inches (trimmed from a slightly larger format), in very good condition.

Russian bass (1850-1897), unsigned carte-de-visite, shown as himself. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian bass (1850-1897), unsigned carte-de-visite, shown as himself. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Cabinet photo of the Austrian soprano (1842-1906), photo by Benque, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6 inches, in excellent condition

Austrian born-French soprano (1842-1906), unsigned cdv, photo by Thiebault, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches. 

Austrian soprano (1852-1905). Original cabinet-style photograph of the soprano (shown in role) by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor stains on the front and verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1852-1905). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano, shown young. Size is 2.4 x 3.9 inches, spotted rust, otherwise in very good condition.

 Russian Soprano (1856-1910), major star of the Mariinsky theatre, unsigned cabinet photo, shown as herself. Size is 2.4 x 4.2 inches, in excellent condition. 

Russian soprano (1880-1966).  Original vintage cabinet photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

Spanish soprano (1870-1935), active between 1892-1908 Original cabinet-style (unsigned) photograph of the soprano (shown probably in role) by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some rust stains on the front, verso in excellent condition.

Famous Russian tenor (1871-1941), unsigned mini cabinet photo, shown as himself. Photo by O. Peuzeriepre, St. Petersburg. Size is 1.9 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1858-1926), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as herself. She was the granddaughter of the famous Italian bass, Luigi Lablache (1794-1858), performed in Faust at the first opening night of the Met Opera in New York on October 22nd, 1883. Photograph by Falk, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, Rubber stamp on verso by Culver Service.

French soprano (1824-1905), unsigned CDV style photo attached to a small piece of soft cardboard, size is 4.5 x 5.5 inches. Actual photo is 2.5 x 3.6 inches, in very good condition

Belgian mezzo-soprano (1834-1908), unsigned carte-de-visite, shown as Eboli in the world premiere in Don Carlo (opera by Verdi). Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches. Photo by Disderi, Paris, in excellent condition.

Russian mezzo-soprano (1845-1919), unsigned carte-de-visite, shown in role. Photo by Bergamasco, St. Petersburg. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Beautiful set of 5 vintage cabinet photos, showing singers for the world premiere of Le Roi d'Ys, opera by Eduard Lalo, at the Opera Comique in Paris, May 1888. Set includes: Jean-Henri Cobalet (1855-?) in the title role of the King of Ys, contralto Blanche Deschamps-Jehin (1857-1923) as Margared, famous tenor Jean-Alexandre Talazac (1853-1892) as Mylio, shown together with soprano Cecile Simonet (1859-?) as Rozenn, and 2 more cabinet photos of Simonet alone in the same role. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches each, all in excellent condition.