Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Italian bass (1908-?). 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. 

German tenor (1882-1932). 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. 

French bass (1902-1984), particularly known for character roles. 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. 

Italian-born American bass-baritone (1934-2015), whose full name was Ercole Mario Bertolino.  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. 

German tenor (b. 1938), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Wagner's Tannhauser, signature on verso. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.   

Italian tenor (1881-1972), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, and dated in 1915. Photo by Giuseppe Battelli, Milan. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, attractive vintage item in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1883-1966), sang mostly in Italy but also at the Metropolitan Opera in New York as well as in Spain, Mexico, and Peru, made several recordings. 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. 

Turkish-born Italian bass (1920-1991), sang frequently at La Scala and other European houses. Group of 3 autograph letters signed, each 2 pages in English, dated in Rome in 1965. Size of each is 7 x 10.75  inches, very small paper loss on edges of the paper not affecting text or signature, otherwise in very good condition. Not sold separately. 

German contralto (1892-1969) remembered for her performances of Wagner and Strauss heroines.  Group of 4 autograph letters signed, two are written in English, the other two in German (sold untranslated), ranging from one to three pages in length. Dates are between 1953 and 1958. Sizes range from 5.75 x 7.5 inches to 8.25 x 12 inches, each have small folds, some have creases but are otherwise in good condition. Not sold separately.  

Italian baritone (1819-1881), especially known for his Verdi roles, appeared in the world premiere productions of that composer's I Due Foscari, Il Corsaro, Luisa Miller, and La Forza del Destino. Signed album page, dated in 1855, bold handwriting and signature. Size is 9.25 x 12.5 inches. Very rare vintage item in excellent condition!

Scottish bass (1922-1983), especially known for his Wagnerian interpretations. 1 autograph letter signed by his wife Susan Ward written on his behalf, 2 pages, dated in London in 1965, size is 6 x  8 inches, in excellent condition. Also included: handwritten three page essay by him discussing Wagner's opera The Flying Dutchman ( a role with which he was particularly associated), also dated in 1965, 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold separately. 

Austrian-German contralto (1839-1899), celebrated both in the opera and concert repertoire, frequently performing with both Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms, and wife of the famous violinist Joseph Joachim.  Lot of 1 Autograph music quote signed, written on a 3 x 5 inch card, dated in New York in 1894, along with 4 unsigned concert programs/playbills from the Berlin Philharmonie, also in1894 ranging in size from 5. 5 x 8.5 inches to 6.75 x 9 inches, slight rust and a few stains, otherwise in good condition. Not sold separately. 

Italian composer (1868-1944), autograph music quote signed, inscribed and dated in London in 1934. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small folds and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1844-1918) best known for Wagnerian roles, appearing as Brunnhilde in the first complete Ring Cycle in Bayreuth in 1876, and starring in the world premiere performances of Siegfried, Die Gotterdammerung and Parsifal, also at Bayreuth.  Signed card, dated in New York in 1890. Size is 2.25 x 3.5 inches, in very good condition.

French baritone (1860-1933), who performed in the world premiere of Sigurd (opera by Reger). Autograph letter signed, dated in New York in 1908, 14 pages written in French, sold untranslated. Bold handwriting and signature. Size of each page is 5.5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish dramatic tenor (1840-1912), performed a wide variety of tenor roles in the leading opera theatres of his time and was particularly acclaimed in London and Milan. Following his retirement in 1900, he founded a record company called "Compania de Impresiones Fonograficas".  Signed album page, dated in Montevideo in 1905. Size is 4.75 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition. Rare!

Canadian soprano (1882-1970), starred in the world premiere production of L'Oracolo by Franco Leoni. Autograph musical quote signed with a bar of music from Gounod's Faust, size is 3.5 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian composer (1904-2003) of modern classical music, conductor, and teacher; considered one of the most influential Italian composers of the twentieth century. Autograph music quote, inscribed, with a bar of notes from his guitar piece "Nunc", dated in Rome in 1980. Size is 6 x 9.5 inches, some creases and bends, otherwise in good condition.

Famous French tenor (1859-1940), well-known in his time for his performances of heroic roles in French and Italian opera. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, written in French, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 4.5 x 7 inches, in very good condition. Autographs of Escalais are very scarce so this is a rare and quite valuable vintage item!

Italian soprano (1876-1945) who starred in the world premiere of operas by Puccini (as Madama Butterfly), Leoncavallo (as Zaza and Mimi in his La Boheme), Mascagni (as Lodoletta) and Giordano. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, written in Italian, sold with a typed English translation. Size is 6.5 x 8.25 inches, some folds, otherwise in very good condition.

American soprano (1897-1981), one of the best sopranos of the last 100 years, recognized for performing mainly at the Metropolitan Opera of New York. Signed and inscribed photograph, shown as herself at home with one of her pet dogs, dated in 1957. Size is 8 x 10 inches, with several creases and bends but in otherwise good condition. 

Very unusual and unique item - a lock of hair from the celebrated American contralto (1871-1947). It is contained in a 3.5 x 6 inch envelope with her signed initials on the outside of the envelope. Rare and of interest to any collector of historic opera memorabilia!

Polish coloratura soprano (1858-1935), who had a brilliant career mostly at the early years of the Metropolitan Opera in New York and at the Royal Opera House in London.  Signed cabinet-style photo, shown as Rosina in Rossini's Barbiere di Siviglia, dated in 1901. Size is 4.25 x 6 inches, some mounting traces on verso and small rips, tears, and some paper loss on corners of the item but not affecting the photo itself which is in very good condition.

Star German contralto (1861-1936), autograph letter signed, written on the stationary of the Eagle Hotel in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. 3 pages, written in English, dated in 1918. Size of each page is 6 x 9.25 inches, several creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition.

English baritone, autographed musical quote written on a 4.5 x 7 inch sheet with several bars from the "Taming of the Shrew", signed by him in London, dated in 1884, small creases and bends, otherwise in excellent condition. Rare vintage item!

Set of 2 signed album pages one from the Belgian baritone Camille Everardi (1824-1899), dated in 1858, the other signed by his wife Georgette, a Belgian soprano (1831-1887) signed in St. Petersburg, also in 1858. Each page is 9.25 x 13 inches in size with very small tears at both the top and some sides of the page but not affecting the text and signature. Rare vintage items not sold separately!

American coloratura soprano and voice teacher. Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Massenet's Manon). Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on corners and bending on various edges, otherwise in good condition.

English tenor (1894-1961), whose full name was "William Heddle Nash", signed postcard photograph, shown as himself. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.25 x 4.75 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American soprano and film actress ‬(1882-1967),‭ ‬who was a superstar in her time. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, dated in 1933. Unfolded document is 8.25 x 11 inches, several creases and bends, otherwise in good condition.

English coloratura soprano (1900-1990), autograph note signed, 1 page in English, dated in 1930. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 7 x 9 inches, several creases and folds, otherwise in very good condition.

Belgian Soprano (1883-?) associated with the Paris Opera Comique, autograph letter signed, 2 pages, written in French, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 5.25 x 7 inches, some creases and folds, otherwise in good condition. 

Italian bass (1894-1971), autograph note signed, 1 page, written in Italian, sold untranslated, dated in 1931. Size is 5.25 x 6.75 inches, small creases and folds and some mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition. 

Irish bass-baritone and film actor (1873-1953), known for opera, oratorio, and musical theatre, principally associated with the role of Captain Macheath in the ballad opera The Beggar's Opera, which he sang close to 1,500 times. Autograph letter signed, 1 page in English, size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

German mezzo (1873 -1949), autograph letter signed, 1 page, written in English, dated in London in 1898. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, small stains on the document as a small crease on bottom left, otherwise in good condition.

French tenor and actor (1878-1954), whose career was mostly associated with the French repertoire. Autograph letter signed written on stationary of the Congress Hotel in Chicago, dated in 1913. 2 pages on a folded 4-page document, written in French, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 5.25 x 6.5 inches, small creases and folds, otherwise in very good condition. 

Belgian bass-baritone (1870-1951), signed postcard, which also contains a photographic image of him in role (likely Jochanan in Richard Strauss's Salome), dated in Chicago in 1910. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, vintage item in excellent condition! 

Russian dancer (1897-?) also known as Ketty de Galantha, member of the Ballets Russes and also had a career as an actress; moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1922. Set of two signed photographs: the first one is a photograph matted on a photographer mat signed and inscribed by her, dated 1927; blind-stamped on the front by photographer Lutz Ferrando (Buenos Aires). Size is 8 x 12.5 inches, in excellent condition. The second photograph is a black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment on verso, dated 1926; blind-stamped on the front by photographer Bixio (Buenos Aires). Size is 3.3 x 5.25 inches, vertical crease, some silvering, in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Russian-American prima ballerina and also an actress (1919-1996). Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performance. Size is 4.8 x 6.9 inches, date 1953 is indicated on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

English dancer (1910-2004), the first from this country to be titled Prima Ballerina Assoluta, and also having a short career as an actress appearing in Hollywood movies. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her, dated 1952, shown in performance. Size is 4.75 x 7.25 inches, in very good condition.

Russian-born ballerina (1918-2005) and teacher, who worked with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 4.4 x 6.75 inches, some stains, mounting traces on verso, in good condition.

British ballet dancer (1919-1991), considered by many one of the greatest dancers of the 20th century. Gorgeous black-and-white photo postcard signed and dated by her in Buenos Aires, 1960, shown in Les Silphydes. Size is 3.3 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Russian dancer whose career focused in Argentina during the first half of the 20th century. Nice sepia photo postcard signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1930, shown dancing; blind-stamped on the front by photographer Bixio (Buenos Aires). Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, silvering around borders, mounting traces on verso, in overall very good condition.

Danish ballet dancer (1915-2008), and also a choreographer and teacher. Nice dark sepia photograph signed by her with a short greeting dated 1940. Size is 7.6 x 9.75 inches, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

English dancer (1910-2004), the first from this country to be titled Prima Ballerina Assoluta, and also having a short career as an actress appearing in Hollywood movies. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in performance. Size is 6.75 x 8.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, in overall excellent condition.

British-American ballet dancer (1914-2013), choreographer, and director. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown dancing. Size is 7.2 x 9.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, minor creases, in overall very good condition.

Croatian-born American ballerina (1916-2002), whose career developed mostly in the Metropolitan Opera Ballet and became one of the most influential artists of her time. Fine sepia studio photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7.7 x 10.1 inches, creases, in very good condition.

Russian ballerina (1919-2008) and actress, who was one of the Baby Ballerinas of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, discovered by George Balanchine in Paris in the 1930s. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment mounted on soft cardboard. Size is 7.75 x 9.8 inches, in very good condition.

Russian ballet dancer and choreographer (1886-1963), considered one of the most innovative soloist dancers of the first decades of the 20th century. Fine sepia photograph signed by him mounted on soft cardboard, dated in Buenos Aires, 1941. Size is 6.9 x 4.6 inches, in excellent condition.