Opera Figurines

Italian tenor (1873-1921) who sang to great acclaim at the major opera houses of Europe and the Americas, appearing in a wide variety of roles that ranged from the lyric to the dramatic. Beautiful full-body porcelain figurine of the star tenor shown as Canio in Leoncavallo's opera Pagliacci, designed by artist Rosenthal. Size is 3.5 x 11 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Beautiful ceramic statuette of the main character of Verdi's famous opera Rigoletto, signed on the back by author Pierini. Size is 4.25 x 9.75 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1756-1791) whose rapid pace of composition and proficiency from an early age resulted in more than 800 works representing virtually every Western classical genre of his time. Nice biscuit bust of the composer shown young, signature stamped on verso. Size is 6.75 x 10 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Russian bass (1873-1938), possessor of a large, deep, and expressive voice; enjoyed an important international career at major opera houses around the world. Gorgeous bronze full body figurine of the singer. Size is 5 x 12 x 3,75 inches, in excellent condition.

Beautiful porcelain figurine of the main character of Tchaikovsky's opera, nicely painted. Size is 4 x 12.7 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Beautiful porcelain figurine of the main character of Rimsky-Korsakov's opera, nicely painted. Size is 6.5 x 13.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Gorgeous full body porcelain figurine of Caruso depicted as Canio in Leoncavallo's opera Pagliacci. size is 4.5 x 13,75 x 4.5 inches, some paint stains at the back, small crack at the base, otherwise in excellent condition.

Brazilian composer (1836-1896) who was the only successful non-European opera composer; contemporary to Verdi and Puccini, and the first composer of non-European lineage to be accepted into the Classic tradition of music. Large biscuit bust of the composer on clay base, signed on the back by Raul Ditet (or similar). Size is 11.5 x 15.75 x 9 inches, some yellow stains, in overall very good condition.

Beautiful Russian porcelain figurine of the Mistress of the Copper Mountain designed by Dulevo Russian Factory in 1961, nicely painted. Size is 14.75 x 6.5 x 5.75 inches, stamped at the base, in excellent condition.

Nice large porcelain figurine of a soprano. Size is 13.5 x 6 x 4 inches, illegible printed signature at the base, in excellent condition.

Nice full body porcelain figurine of the character Don Basilio in Mozart's opera Le Nozze di Figaro, beautifully painted. Size is 2.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi premiered in 1893. Nice full body porcelain figurine of the character of the opera, beautifully painted. Size is 3.5 x 7 x 3 inches, in very good condition.

Beautiful souvenir plate commemorating or celebration the Berlin opera, nicely decorated. Diameter is 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Opera comique by Gaetano Donizetti premiered in 1840, set to a French libretto. Beautiful miniature porcelain depicting Marie and Tonio. Size is 4.5 x 5.25 inches approx., in excellent condition.

Beautiful medallion made out of clay (probably) with the image of the Hungarian Opera. Diameter is 4.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Beautiful set of 2 porcelain figurines of caricaturized opera singers, each one of them stamped at the base. Size is 2.5 x 3.75 x 2 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian composer (1810-1893), conductor, and pianist; composer of the national anthem of Hungary in 1844. Beautiful porcelain bust of the composer, ink-stamped at the base by Herend (Hungary). Size is 5.25 x 9 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1840-1897), and also pianist, one of the most important creators of the Romantic period and in the history of classical music. Nice biscuit bust of the composer over a wooden base. Size is 4.25 x 9 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1797-1828) who, despite his short life, left behind a vast oeuvre including vocal works, symphonies, operas, incidental music, and a large body of piano and chamber music. Nice biscuit bust of the composer. Size is 5 x 9 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer and pianist (1770-1827), who remains one of the most admired composers in the history of Western music. Beautiful biscuit bust of the composer. Size is 7.5 x 11.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Comic opera in three acts by Richard Strauss. Beautiful biscuit porcelain figurine representing one of the main characters of Richard Strauss' opera Der Rosenkavalier. Size is 3 x 8 x 3 inches, missing flower, in excellent condition.

Greek-American superstar soprano (1923-1997) and celebrated Italian tenor (1915-1982) Beautiful set of 2 clay figurines of Maria Callas and Mario Del Monaco, shown in role, beautifully painted. Callas' size is 2.75 x 7.75 x 2.75 inches, Del Monaco's size is 3.25 x 8.25 x 2.75 inches, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Queen of England from 1533 to 1536 as the second wife of King Henry VIII, whose story was successfully adapte to opera stage by Gaetano Donizetti. Nice porcelain figure of the opera character. Size is 5.25 x 9 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Beautiful set of 2 porcelain figurines of a bass and a tenor in performing situation. Size is 2.5 x 7.75 x 2.25 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German composer (1685-1750) of the late Baroque period, known for his prolific output across a variety of instruments and forms. Gorgeous bronze bust of the composer. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 x 2.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Superstar Spanish tenor, conductor and opera manager (b.1941), one of the greatest of the 20th century and with one of the largest repertoires in opera history. Nice full-body clay figurine of the singer, beautifully painted. Size is 3.5 x 8.5 x 3.25 inches, in very good condition.

Brazilian composer (1836-1896) who was the only successful non-European opera composer; contemporary to Verdi and Puccini, and the first composer of non-European lineage to be accepted into the Classic tradition of music. Beautiful bronze bust of the composer. Size is 3.25 x 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian composer (1863-1942) primarily known for his operas Cavalleria Rusticana, L'Amico Fritz, and Iris, enjoying immense success during his lifetime, both as composer and conductor. Gorgeous full body clay (probably) statuette of the composer by artist L. Rizzi. Size is 4.75 x 12 x 4 inches, some scratches over the face, probably missing cigarette, in overall very good condition.

German composer (1813-1883), theatre director, chiefly known for his operas. Nice biscuit head bust of the composer. Size is 4 x 8.25 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Russian bass (1873-1938), possessor of a large, deep, and expressive voice; enjoyed an important international career at major opera houses around the world. Nice porcelain figurine of the singer shown as Boris Godunov; stamped at the bottom by manufacturer. Size is 4.5 x 11.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous Italian composer (1858-1924) known primarily for his operas, and regarded as the greatest and most successful proponent of Italian opera after Verdi. Beautiful full-body biscuit figurine of the composer. Size is 3.25 x 9 x 2.5 inches, small missing piece on the hat and coat, otherwise in very good condition.

Moravian soprano (1887-1982), famous star of the Vienna State Opera and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Nice porcelain figurine of her shown probably as Der Marschallin in Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier; stamped at the base by the manufacturer. Size is 2.75 x 7.75 x 2.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Iago was the manipulative and villainous army ensign who serves Othello in William Shakespeare's play successfully adapted to opera by Giuseppe Verdi. Nice full-body porcelain figurine of the character beautifully painted. Size is 4.5 x 11.5 x 8 inches, in very good condition.

Romeo and Juliet were the central figures of William Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name, successfully adapted to opera by Charles Gounod in 1867. Beautiful porcelain figurine representing both lovers nicely painted. Size is 6.5 x 10.25 x 4 inches, in very good condition.

German-British Baroque composer (1685-1759) well-known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, concerti grossi, and organ concerti. Beautiful biscuit bust of the composer. Size is 5 x 11.25 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian composer (1839-1881) and member of the group known as The Five, creator of highly popular classical music pieces. Beautiful bronze bust of the composer. Size is 3.75 x 5 x 2 inches, in very good condition.

Italian composer (1857-1919) and librettist, who produced numerous operas and songs throughout his career but it was his opera Pagliacci (1892) that remained his lasting contribution, despite attempts to escape the shadow of his greatest success. Nice full-body clay figurine of him beautifully painted. Size is 4 x 11 x 3.5 inches, some scratches, in overall very good condition.

Italian opera composer (1858-1924), the greatest creator of verismo for over 30 years until his death from cancer. Beautiful biscuit porcelain figurine with the bust of the composer. Size is 6 x 4 x 2.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Romantic opera in three acts composed by Richard Wagner world premiered in 1850. Gorgeous biscuit figurine representing Lohengrin and Elsa (the two main characters of the opera). Size (height x width x depth) is 8.5 x 11.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech composer (1824-1884) best remembered for his highly popular opera The Bartered Bride and his symphonic cycle Ma Vlast (My Homeland). Beautiful biscuit figurine of him. Size (height x width x depth) is 2.25 x 3.4 x 1.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech composer (1841-1904), one of the greatest of the 20th century and certainly the most world-wide famous musician from his country. Beautiful biscuit figurine of him. Size (height x width x depth) is 2.25 x 3.4 x 1.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian composer (1906-1975) and pianist, regarded throughout his life as a major composer. Beautiful metal bust of the composer. Size (height x width x depth) is 5.25 x 7 x 2.75 inches, hollow inside, in excellent condition.

Wonderful fine porcelain figurine depicting the main role in Sadko, opera by N. Rimsky-Korsakov.  Approximate sizes are 9 inches wide, 12.5 inches high, 7 inches deep. In excellent condition. Made by Kyiv Experimental Ceramics and Art Factory, 1970s.

Beautiful, truly unique piece, fully hand-made and painted by an artist in Ukraine. With 5 wooden dolls, each representing a famous soprano of the late 19th Century-early 20th Century. Largest is Adelina Patti, followed by Jenny Lind, Christine Nilsson, Nellie Melba and Luisa Tetrazzini. Largest doll is approximately 6.5 inches high by 3 inches wide, light wait, in excellent condition. Truly unique and rare: only 3 sets of these were made.

Amazing, high-quality porcelain item depicting the great Russian bass Fedor Chaliapin (1873-1938) in the title role in the opera Boris Godunov (by M. Mussorgsky), one of his most celebrated roles of his career. A vintage Soviet porcelain polychrome glazed figure of Feodor Chaliapin as Boris Godunov. A model created by Yakov Stroupyansky. Made by LFZ, the Leningrad Porcelain Manufactory, circa 1950s. Size is approx. 11.5 inches high x 4.5 inches wide x 4 inches deep. In excellent condition.