Conductor Autographs & Memorabilia ($250 - $500)

British conductor and cellist (1899-1970), particularly associated with the music of Mahler, Sibelius, Elgar, Delius, and Vaughan Williams. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him in 1970, shown in rehearsal; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Sefton Samuels (Manchester). Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Star British conductor and impresario (1879-1961), well-known for his association with the London Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic orchestras. Large size photo signed by him, mounted on cardboard, shown young, dated in 1919, 8 x 11.25 inches. Truly beautiful!

Star British conductor and impresario (1879-1961), well known for his association with the London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic orchestras. Large photograph signed by him with bold handwriting and signature, shown relatively young. Size is 9.25 x 11 inches, very slight paper loss and small crack on right, as well as some silvering not affecting image and signature, in overall very good condition.

English conductor (1879-1961), best known for his association with the London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic orchestras. Fine photograph signed by him shown next to concert organizer Otto Eckhardt, dated in Buenos Aires, 1958; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Sling (Buenos Aires). Size is 6.9 x 9.1 inches, minor cracks, creases, in overall very good condition.

German opera conductor and composer (1871-1958), he was in charge of the (later) Berlin State Opera and other opera houses in Europe. Set of two half-tone photographs signed by him, one is on verso of the other. Size is 4 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. See rare footage of Leo Blech conducting Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg in 1929:

German conductor (1894-1981), who was famous for his interpretations of the works of Wagner and Mozart, considered one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, and legendary German mezzo-soprano (1928-2021). Double signed photo postcard, shown in rehearsal. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Celebrated Austrian conductor (1894-1981); and star Swedish soprano (1918-2005). Nice black-and-white photograph signed by both artists, shown next to Wolfgang Windgassen during performances of Tristan und Isolde at Bayreuth Festival, 1964; official Bayreuth Festival Press photograph. Size is 8.3 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1894-1981), who was famous for his interpretations of the works of Wagner and Mozart, considered one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. Signed photograph, shown correcting a score, inscribed and dated in New York in 1959. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1894-1981), who was famous for his interpretations of the works of Wagner, Mozart, and Richard Strauss, considered one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century.  Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America. Black-and-white photograph signed by him with a long sentiment and dated in Buenos Aires, 1941. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, mounting traces and tape residues on verso, in overall very good condition.

Famous German conductor (1890-1951), was music director at Glyndebourne and spent years in South America.  Signed photograph, inscribed and dated in New York, 1946; also signed by photographer Ilse Bing. Size is 10 x 8.1 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a page from a Magazine with part of his biography and a photo, inscribed and signed by him at the top.  Size is 6.1 x 10.1 inches, minor stains, in good condition. NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Spanish cellist, composer, and conductor (1876-1973), regarded as the pre-eminent cellist of the first half of the 20th century, and one of the greatest cellists of all time. Black-and-white photograph mounted on hard cardboard signed by him with a short sentiment, shown during a rehearsal. Total size is 6.7 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish cellist, composer, and conductor (1876-1973), regarded as the pre-eminent cellist of the first half of the 20th century, and one of the greatest cellists of all time. Black-and-white photograph mounted on hard cardboard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1964, shown during a rehearsal. Total size is 6.7 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian conductor and composer (1892-1967), one of the most important opera conductors of the 20th century. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, dated in 1958. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, mounting traces on verso, minor creases, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a card signed by him with a greeting "cordially". Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German cellist (1849-1918) and conductor, who world-premiered Wagner's opera "Die Feen" posthumously in 1888. Gorgeous photograph mounted on a photographer mat, signed and inscribed by the cellist with a short sentiment on top, dated in Barcelona, 1902.  An original photograph by A. & E. F. Dits Napoleon, Barcelona.  Size is 6.5 x 8.8 inches, some water stains and a pinhole over the top, in overall very good condition. Rare!

Hungarian conductor (1914-1963), best known for his interpretations of the music of Mozart and Beethoven, as well as that of his teachers Bela Bartok and Zoltán Kodály. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, dated in 1961. Size is 7.1 x 9.4 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1886-1954), widely regarded as one of the greatest symphonic and operatic conductors of the 20th century. Autograph note in German (sold untranslated) signed by the conductor, dated in 1921. Size is 6.8 x 4 inches, central fold, in excellent condition.

Star German conductor and composer (1886-1954), one of the greatest of the 20th century.  Signature cut, from a letter, matted with a nice half-tone photograph of him, total size is 9.25 x 11.25 inches, signature is 6.5 x 2 inches (visible window size), photo is 4 x 5.4 inches, very good condition.

Russian conductor (b.1953), opera company director, and successful recording artist. Professionally made wood baton with cork handle signed by the conductor over the handle.  Lenght is 14.1 inches, its widest part is 0.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Prussian-born conductor (1872-1942), who rose to prominence while conducting Wagner at the Metropolitan Opera. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and dated by him in San Francisco, on February 1927; ink-stamped on verso by Keystone Photo Service (Los Angeles). Size is 7.3 x 9.3 inches, silvering around borders, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a 4-page program for a performance of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra under his baton and signed by him over the upper-left corner. Size is 6.1 x 9 inches, folds, cracks, in fair condition.

German conductor (1902-1987), and German conductor (1908-1968). Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard of the two conductors signed by both, shown at Bayreuth; ink-stamped on verso by Rifo, Bayreuth. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1902-1987), best known for his interpretations of the music of Anton Bruckner, Carl Orff, and Johannes Brahms, among others. Fantastic photograph mounted on a slightly larger piece of soft cardboard signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment, shown young in performance, dated in Rome 1939.  Total size is 7 x 9.3 inches, some repaired damage over the inscription, otherwise in excellent condition.

Superstar Austrian conductor (1908-1989), generally regarded as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, was considered a controversial but dominant figure in the classical music world from the mid-1950s until his death. Beautiful photographs of the legendary conductor signed by him, in different sizes and conditions (see individual descriptions for more details if available). Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each one to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

German conductor (1908-1968) who specialized in opera, who died while conducting Wagner's Tristan und Isolde in Munich. Fine photo postcard signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1953. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches, signature and sentiment a bit faded but still clearly visible, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1888-1965), best known for his performances of the music of Wagner, Bruckner, and Richard Strauss. Autograph quote on an album page with 2 bars of music from an unknown piece signed by the conductor, dated in 1926; attached with a black-and-white photograph of him. Size is 10.4 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1888-1965), best known for his performances of the music of Wagner, Bruckner, and Richard Strauss. Nice black-and-white photograph of a portrait of him signed by the conductor with a fountain pen, dated in Bayreuth, 1961. Size is 6.75 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian conductor and opera impresario (1893-1954), mostly associated to the music of Richard Strauss. Large signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1952. Photo is mounted on a mat, where the signature is. Size is 9 x 11.5 inches, in excellent condition

Austrian conductor (1893-1954) and opera impresario, particularly associated with the music of Richard Strauss, Johann Strauss, and Richard Wagner. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1952; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Caldarelli, Buenos Aires.  Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian conductor (1865-1925) who enjoyed a successful career in Europe, basically in Germany and Austria. Beautiful vintage cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Photograph by Pietzner, Vienna; blind stamp indicating the year 1904. Size is 4 x 5.7 inches (trimmed from a larger format), in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned program for a performance of conductor Löwe at the Wiener Konzert-Verein, on January 22nd, 1904.  Size is 5.5 x 8 inches, 24 pages including covers (see scan)

Greek conductor (1896-1960), pianist, and composer, who enjoyed a successful career in the United States. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment, dated in 1951; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Balon (San Francisco). Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Greek conductor (1896-1960), pianist, and composer, who enjoyed a successful career in the United States.  Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated 1956, shown studying a score. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some creases over the upper-left corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

French-American conductor (1875-1964). Large black-and-white half-tone photograph signed and inscribed by him to Martial Singher with a long sentiment in French.  Size is 10.5 x 11.25 inches, minor stains, in very good condition.

French conductor (1875-1964), founder of the Paris Symphony (1928), and very popular both in Europe and America where he developed a large part of his career. Signed photograph, inspecting a score, inscribed. Size is 7.9 x 10.1 inches, repaired crack at the top and minor creases, otherwise in very good condition. See an excerpt of maestro Monteux conducting Beethoven's overture Leonore III with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1951:

French-American conductor (1875-1964). Nice black-and-white photograph mounted on a mat, signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, dated in San Francisco, 1938. Photograph is ink-stamped on verso by Blackstones Studios (New York). Total size is 8.1 x 10 inches, some silvering over the lower-right border, in overall very good condition.

German-born conductor (1859-1940) who based his career principally in Europe and mostly in opera. Fine photo postcard signed by him with a short 5-bar music quote dated 1898. Size is 5.5 x 3.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer and conductor (1858-1941), especially of opera, whose most famous work was done in 1890-1920, both in Europe and South America. Beautiful colorized photo postcard signed by him, dated August 30, 1905. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, minor silvering, in very good condition.

Hungarian conductor (1855-1922) who performed internationally. Among other orchestras, he was the principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra from 1895 until his death. Autograph music quote on an album page signed by him with 3 bars, dated 1889. Size is 8 x 5.2 inches, minor rust stains over borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

Hungarian conductor (1855-1922), considered an outstanding interpreter of the music of Bruckner, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Liszt, and Brahms. Original vintage cabinet photograph of the conductor by J.C. Schaarwachter (Berlin) boldly signed by Nikisch at the bottom; blind stamp over the lower-right corner indicates the year 1896. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some rust stains and rust coloration at the top, in overall very good condition.

Hungarian conductor (1855-1922) who performed internationally. Among other orchestras, he was the principal conductor for the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra from 1895 until his death. Signed photograph, inscribed, with a short sentiment in German, dated in Vienna in July 1921, shortly before his death. Inscribed to singer Michael Bohnen, for his beloved performance of Hans Sachs in Meistersinger.  Size is 6.4 x 9.6 inches, minor stains, in very good condition.

English conductor (b. 1955), former principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic. Professionally made wood baton with cork handle signed by the conductor over the handle. Lenght is 12 inches, its widest part is 0.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous Hungarian conductor (1888-1963), most especially noted as an interpreter of Strauss and Bartok.  Fine photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.6 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Famous Austrian-Hungarian conductor (1843-1916), tightly associated with Wagner´s music, Richter had an extensive career in England where he conducted the British premiere of the Ring. Autograph letter in German (sold with translation) written, signed, and dated by him on March 20, 1891, about an upcoming meeting with one of his friends.  Size is 4.4 x 7.1 inches, rust stains, in overall very good condition.

Famous Austrian-Hungarian conductor (1843-1916), tightly associated with Wagner´s music, Richter had an extensive career in England where he conducted the British premiere of the Ring.  Autograph music quote with some bars from an unknown piece on a card (easily removable), signed below by him, dated in 1991; and mounted on a mat together with an unsigned photo postcard of the conductor.  Total size is 8.25 x 11.7 inches, actual music quote is 3.7 x 2.4 inches, minor rust stains over the left border, otherwise in excellent condition.

Famous Austrian-Hungarian conductor (1843-1916), tightly associated with Wagner´s music, having conducted the British premiere of the Ring.  Autograph music quote with two bars of music from an unknown piece, dated by him in Birmingham, England, 1909, matted with a modern copy photo of him. Quote is 7.25 x 1.75 inches (visible window size), photo is 4.75 x 6.75 inches (visible window size), total mat of 11.9 x 14.25 inches, all in very good condition.

Austrian-born conductor (1921-2014), who was associated for a long time with the now disappeared New York City Opera. Professionally made wood baton with cork handle signed by the conductor over the handle. Lenght is 14 inches, its widest part is 0.6 inches, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1891-1966). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1964, shown in performance. Size is 6.9 x 4.5 inches, blind-stamped on the front by photographer Groger (Tubingen), in overall excellent condition.

Hungarian-born American conductor (1897-1970) and composer, considered one of the 20th-century greatest conductors. Autograph letter in German signed by him and dated 1969, to composer Peter Thomas (1925-2020), concerning an upcoming meeting in Salzburg. Size is 5.8 x 8.2 inches, 1 page, storage holes, central fold, in overall excellent condition.

German-American conductor and violinist (1835-1905), the first music director and the founder of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.  Autograph music quote with 2 bars from Wagner's "Parsifal", dated on April 14, 1883, New York (shortly after Wagner's decease).  Size is 7.9 x 3.7 inches, folds, in excellent condition.