Composer CDVs & Cabinet Photos

French composer and music critic (1803-1856), and prolific creator of ballets and operas, Adam is best known for his ballets Giselle (1841) and Le Corsaire (1856). Nice vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) of the composer by photographer Pierre Petit (Paris). Size is 2.25 x 3.8 inches, in excellent condition.  

French composer (1782-1871), who focused mostly on opera, whose best-known works are Fra Diavolo and La Muette de Portici. Unsigned original vintage photographs, carte-de-visite (CDVs), and cabinet photos of the celebrated composer. Different sizes and conditions (check individual descriptions for more details if available). Scroll down to see all the items and click on each one to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

German composer and pianist (1770-1827), who remains one of the most admired composers in the history of Western music. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite with a portrait of the Bonn genius, an original CDV by Neurdein, Paris.  Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1775-1834) mainly of operas, often called "the French Mozart". Fine cabinet-card photographic portrait by Bruckmann (Berlin) from a painting of the composer by Eugen Felix. Size is 4.4 x 6.6 inches, in very good condition (see scan provided).

Nice unsigned cabinet photo of the French composer (1857-1934), 4.25 x 6.5 inches. Photo by Benque, Paris, missing a very small piece over the upper right corner, not affecting the image, otherwise in excellent condition

French composer (1857-1934). A beautiful cabinet photo of the French composer by photographer Pierre Petit (Paris), mounted on cardboard. Total size is 5.6 x 7.6 inches, some fading over the top and bottom, otherwise in very good condition.

Gorgeous unsigned cabinet photographs of famous composers by photographer Bruckmann.  Each cabinet is 4.4 x 6.5 inches (all trimmed at the bottom), otherwise in excellent condition. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Scottish-born German composer and pianist (1864-1932), unsigned CDV by J.C. Schaarwachter, Berlin, blind stamped with the year 1884 (when the composer was only 20 years old) by photographer on the lower right corner. Size is 2.6 x 4.25 inches, some wear on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

French composer (1810-1876), composed a number of operas, symphonies, and chamber music and was famous in his time. Unsigned CDV or carte-de-visite, an original photo by Pierre Petit, Paris, with the composer posing standing for the photographer. Size is 2.4 x 4.2 inches, ink markings by another hand on front, in truly excellent condition.

Danish composer (1859-1939), known mainly for his operas, being "The Witch" his first major success. Rare unsigned carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of him by Sophus Juncker-Jensen (Copenhagen). Size is 4.1 x 6.4 inches, in very good condition.  

Italian composer (1860-1932), and conductor. Nice vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of the composer by A. Ferrario (Milan). Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, gilded edges, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

German composer (1812-1883), chiefly remembered for his opera "Martha", which was popular in the 19th century and early part of the 20th. An original Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the composer (unsigned) by photographer E. Neurdein, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in mint condition.

French composer (1818-1893), who reached international reputation for his operas Faust and Romeo et Juliette.  Beautiful unsigned cabinet-style photograph of the composer, ink-marking over the lower-right corner indicating the year 1874.  Size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1818-1893) whose best-known works are the operas Roméo et Juliette and Faust, including a large amount of church music, songs, and other short pieces. Beautiful vintage CDV (Carte-de-Visite) of him in his young years by photographer Pierre Petit (Paris). Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, some dirt stains, in overall excellent condition.

French composer (1799-1862), original unsigned CDV, a photograph by Disderi, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Joseph Hecker (1845-1917) was a German-born band leader and musician, whose children later in life became accomplished musicians: Carl (violinist, 1883-1961), Bertha Josephine (composer, 1880-1977), Stella (pianist, 1879-1962), and Cecile (violinist). Wonderful unsigned cabinet style photograph showing the children at ages 7 (Carl), 9 (Bertha), 11 (Stella) & 5 (Cecile) respectively. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, gilded edges, minor wear, and stains, in very good condition.

French composer (1791-1833) of Alsatian descent who wrote operas and many pieces for piano, orchestra, and ballet. Fine vintage (unsigned) CDV (Carte-de-Visite) photograph of him by photographer Neurdein (Paris). Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, some rust stains, in very good condition.

Belgian composer (1843-1910), also music critic, teacher, conductor and director of music teaching institutions. Unsigned cabinet photo by J. Ganz, Brussels, 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

German composer (1855-1928), harp player, pianist, and conductor. Fine cabinet photograph of the composer by photographer Loescher & Petsch (Berlin). Size is 4.2 x 6.2 inches, some dirt stains over the borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

German composer and pedagogue (1808-1905), he was also a conductor, associated with Richard Wagner. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself. Stamped on verso at Cafe Sammet, Bayreuth. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss composer and teacher (1894-1957), author of two operas, many orchestral works, chamber music, and more than 200 songs. Fine vintage cabinet photo of him (taken in 1897, when he was a kid) by photographer Fiorino (Bari). Size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, ink markings on verso, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a card probably handwritten by his wife.

French composer (1863-1919). Fine vintage cabinet photo of the composer by photographer Henri Manuel (Paris). Size is 4.2 x 6.4 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1791-1856), whose career focused mostly on opera, among them Der Vampyr. Original unsigned CDV by Friedrich Muller, Munich, size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in very good condition.

Hungarian composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher (1811-1886). Fine vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) of a portrait of the star composer and pianist by photographer Bruckmann (Munich, Berlin, London). Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in very good condition.

Italian opera composer (1863-1945), mostly remembered today for Cavalleria Rusticana and L`Amico Fritz among other creations. Original unsigned CDV showing him young at the piano, a photo by J. Baruch, Berlin. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1822-1884), his career focused mostly on operas, he created about 20.  Original unsigned carte-de-visite (CDV) by Truchelut, Paris.  Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, pencil writing on verso (erasable), in excellent condition.

German opera composer (1791-1864) who has been described as perhaps the most successful stage composer of the XIX century. An original carte-de-visite of the composer (unsigned) by photographer E. Desmaisons, Paris.  Size is 2.4 x 4.2 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1791-1864), unsigned cdv, by photographer Numa Blanc, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches. 

Czech conductor (1839-1916) and composer, who settled in Russia and was best known for his leading role in Russian musical life as the principal conductor of the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre. A beautiful cabinet photograph of the conductor and composer. Size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, in very good condition.

Famous Czech-born conductor and composer (1839-1916), who settled in Russia and conducted the world premiere of operas of famous composers such as Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Beautiful original and unsigned cabinet photograph of the composer shown conducting. Size is 4.1 x 6.4 inches, minor stains, in excellent condition.  

Hungarian conductor (1855-1922), considered an outstanding interpreter of the music of Bruckner, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Liszt, and Brahms. Gorgeous vintage cabinet photograph of the conductor by Georg Brokeschi (Leipzig). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some spotted rust on the front, ink marks on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Polish composer (1860-1941) and pianist who became a spokesman for Polish independence. Gorgeous cabinet photograph of the composer by photographer Jadwiga Golcz (Warsaw). Size is 4.2 x 6.3 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1823-1909) and music critic, Reyer is mostly known for his operas, of which Sigurd (1884) and Salammbo (1890) were the most successful. Nice vintage Carte-de-Visite CDV photo of him by photographer Eugene Pirou (Paris). Size is 2.3 x 4 inches, in very good condition.

German organist (1808-1879), composer, and music theorist. Fine vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) mounted on cardboard. Total size is 5.2 x 4.8 inches, in very good condition

Star Italian composer (1792-1868) who gained fame for his 39 operas, including Il Barbiere di Siviglia, La Cenerentola, Guillaume Tell, and L'Italiana in Algeri; although he also wrote songs, chamber music, piano pieces, and sacred music. Original vintage (unsigned) carte-de-visite (CDV) photographs of the celebrated composer. Different sizes and conditions (check individual descriptions for more details if available). Scroll down to see all the CDVs and click on each one to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Russian pianist, composer, conductor, and teacher (1829-1894), regarded as one of the greatest keyboard virtuosos. Unsigned original cabinet photograph of the pianist by photographer E. Bieber (Hamburg), blind-stamped on the front with the year 1885.  Size is 4.4 x 6.6 inches, some few ink markings on verso with a pen, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian pianist, composer, conductor, and teacher (1829-1894), regarded as one of the greatest keyboard virtuosos. Original, unsigned CDV of the composer, shown young, a photo by Fritz Luckhardt, Vienna. Blind stamp by the photographer on front, over the lower right corner, 2.5 x 4 inches. On verso: ink writing over the top, in red ink, indicating his last name, sticker at the bottom by a music dealer, in overall very good condition.

German composer (1822-1892) and musicologist, who made an important contribution to the edition of Johann Sebastian's works in the XIX century. Beautiful unsigned photo postcard of the composer by Georg Brokesch, Leipzig; blind-stamped over the lower-right border with the year 1892.  Size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches in excellent condition.

German pianist (1862-1914) & German violinist (1871-1930). Fine cabinet photograph (circa 1900) of the artists by photographer Stefanie Ludwig (Munich). Size is 6.2 x 4 inches, creases, in good condition.

Austrian composer (1835-1916) and one of the most prominent members of the Strauss dynasty of composers. Original unsigned CDV by Julius Gertinger, Vienna. Size is 2.6 x 4.25 inches, minor mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

French composer (1806-1888), known as the "French Strauss", violinist, conductor and composer. Unsigned vintage CDV-style photo, size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1825-1899), world-famous for his waltzes and operettas, a member of a large family of musicians, Strauss was known as "The Waltz King".  Beautiful vintage CDV carte-de-visite photograph of him, shown in his youth. Size is 2.3 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1866-1939), grandson of Johann Strauss I and nephew of Johann Strauss II (the famous Waltz composer). An original carte-de-visite (CDV) of the composer by Fritz Luckhardt (Vienna); ink-stamped on verso. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1866-1939), grandson of Johann Strauss I and nephew of Johann Strauss II (the famous Waltz composer). Beautiful vintage cabinet photograph of the composer by photographer Victor Angerer. Size is 4.2 x 6.5 inches, rust stains on the verso and over the upper border in the front, in overall very good condition.

Austrian composer (1812-1871) and one of the most distinguished virtuoso pianists of the 19th century. Original unsigned carte-de-visite (CDV) of him by Mayer & Pierson. Size is 2.4 x 3.6 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1811-1896) and teacher, best known for his operas Mignon (1866) and Hamlet (1868). Unsigned cabinet photo, by Eugene Pirou, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1811-1896) and teacher, best known for his operas Mignon (1866) and Hamlet (1868). Nice vintage (unsigned) CDV (Carte-de-Visite) of Charles Reutilinger depicting the famous composer. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, some rust stains, in overall very good condition.

Star Italian opera composer (1813-1901), a central opera composer in all Europe for 50 years, starting in 1840.  Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the composer in his younger years by photographer Disderi, Paris.  Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, ink-markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.