Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Austro-Hungarian composer (1887-1951), best known for his musicals, operettas, and film scores. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, evident creases, in overall very good condition.

American composer (1905-1964), known for his musical directed by Orson Welles in 1937 and his brilliant adaptation of Kurt Weil' "Three Penny Opera". Autograph letter signed by him, dated April 27, 1946, about music matters. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 2 written pages (in two separate sheets), in excellent condition.

Star Italian opera composer (1813-1901), a central opera composer in all Europe for 50 years, starting in 1840. Fine cabinet by photographer P. Tempestini (Viareggio) signed by the famous composer at Montecatini, 1898. Size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, front in very good condition. back with evident rust stains all over, otherwise in very good condition.

English composer (1842-1900), best known for his 14 operatic collaborations with the dramatist W.S. Gilbert. Autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date. Size is 4.4 x 7.1 inches, folds, in excellent condition.

Italian opera composer (1834-1886), best known for his opera La Gioconda, who, in his lifetime, was a very popular and influential figure among musicians. Autograph letter in Italian signed by him and dated June 16th, 1868, addressed to Cesare Confalonieri about personal matters. Size is 4.75 x 7.8 inches, some rust stains, in very good condition. Its original envelope (a sheet used as it) is ALSO INCLUDED.

Austrian conductor (1930-2004), son of conductor Erich Kleiber, and a wonderful conductor himself. Fine black-and-white promo photograph by Sony Classical signed by the conductor, shown in performance. Size is 6.9 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.  

American composer, teacher, writer, and conductor (1900-1990), one of the most important composers from America in the 20th century. Autograph letter in English signed by him and dated 1952, about a lecture. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Italian opera composer (1813-1901), a central opera composer in all Europe for 50 years, starting in 1840. Fine photograph of the composer by photographer Montabone signed by Verdi. Size is 2.5 x 3.75 inches, some fading over the image and signature but still very visible, crease over the upper-left corner, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1843-1919), considered one of the most famous singers of the second half of the 19th century; known for the beauty of her voice and bel canto technique. Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed by her in 1913. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1843-1919), considered one of the most famous singers of the second half of the 19th century; known for the beauty of her voice and bel canto technique. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by her in 1910. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1843-1919), considered one of the most famous singers of the second half of the 19th century; known for the beauty of her voice and bel canto technique. Nice vintage CDV Carte-de-Visite by photographer Fritz Luckhardt (and also blind-stamped by him on the front), signed by Patti, shown young. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, mounting traces on verso, blind-stamped on the front by photographer, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1843-1919), considered one of the most famous singers of the second half of 19th century; known for the beauty of her voice and bel canto technique. Beautiful vintage cabinet photo of her by photographer Sarony (New York) signed by her in Boston, 1881. Size is 4.2 x 6.4 inches, ink markings on verso, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

American-born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975); who became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927. Very nice black-and-white photo postcard signed in pencil by her, dated in Vienna, 1928, mounted on hard cardboard. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American-born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975); who became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927. Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed by her with a short sentiment and dated 1932. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Star Spanish soprano (1933-2018) and her husband Spanish tenor Bernabe Marti (1928-2022).   Larger size photograph signed by both artists, shown in role in Bellini's Il Pirata, inscribed by Caballe.  Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, very slight paper loss on corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (b. 1935), signed photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1973. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian-born French soprano (1842-1906). Autograph music quote from C.M. von Weber's opera Der Freischutz (Agatha's aria) written and signed by her in Paris, 1879. Size is 10.4 x 6.75 inches, minor stains, otherwise in very good condition.

American contralto (1849-1946). Sepia photograph of her by photographer Hartsook (S.F. Los Angeles) signed and inscribed by Lazzari with a short sentiment. Size is 7 x  9.1 inches, minor water stains over the bottom, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian-born soprano (1876-1955). Black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown as Ludmila in Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, minor silvering, in very good condition.

English contralto (1873-1930). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by her. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, evident crease across, otherwise in very good condition.

Hungarian soprano (1891-1987), particularly celebrated in Mozart roles and one of the leading sopranos in the 1910s and 1920s. Set of 2 photographs (black-and-white and sepia) signed by her, shown as Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos and Sophie in Der Rosenkavalier. Size is 3.4 x 5.6 inches each, both in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a typed letter signed by her, dated in Berlin, 1954, plus a postcard depicting her as Mignon in Thomas' opera (actually signed but completely faded). Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American soprano (1909-1997). Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown as herself. Size is 8.5 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1909-1997). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown in role. Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1885-1955), who had a very important career in the United States and Europe; debuted at the Met Opera in 1912, focusing on concert recitals after 1919. Sepia photograph signed by her, posing probably as Jenny Lind (for a film); a photo by Underwood & Underwood. Size is 7.5 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Star American contralto (1871-1947) considered one of the most beautiful voices of the golden era of singing. A very fine vintage cabinet photograph of Homer as Maddalena in Wagner's opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg by photographer Aimé Dupont (New York). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Star American contralto (1871-1947) considered one of the most beautiful voices of the golden era of singing. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment dated 1911, shown as Azucena in Verdi's opera Il Trovatore. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American baritone (1911-1960). Nice black-and-white photograph of him by De Bellis (New York) signed by Warren. Size is 8 x 10 inches, big crease near the top, otherwise in very good condition.

Legendary Austrian dramatic soprano (1926-1998) celebrated for many decades in the operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss as well for major Italian roles. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown next to Leonard Warren during the production of Verdi's MacBeth at The Metropolitan Opera in 1959; ink-stamped on verso by United Press International Photos (New York). Size is 9.5 x 7.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano turned soprano (1867-1950) who had an active international career from the 1890s through the 1910s. Fine black-and-white photograph of her mounted on a photographer mat by Aimé Dupont, signed by Walker. Total size is 6.5 x 9.1 inches, minor stains in all four corners, otherwise in excellent condition.

French composer (1876-1943). A small and interesting collection of autographs by the composer, as follows: A. Autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by him and dated 1913. Size is 4.3 x 6.1 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. B. Set of 2 regular postcards dated 1924 and 1932 with a message in French signed by the composer. Sizes are 5.4 x 3.3 inches each, in very good condition C. A regular postcard handwritten and signed by Marie -the composer's wife. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

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 (1869-1948), a pupil of Massenet; creator of mostly chamber music and comic operas. Fine cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by the composer in 1901. Size is 5.4 x 7.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian composer (1778-1837) and virtuoso pianist. Clip from the last part of a letter written by Hummel with his signature, mentioning his position as kapelmeister, chevallier de la Legion d'honneur, and other titles. Size is 7.9 x 49 inches, folds, minor stains, otherwise in excellent condition.

French composer (1825-1892), singer, and librettist, considered the father of the genre of operetta in Paris. Autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by him in 1876. Size is 4.2 x 5.3 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

French composer (1847-1903) of Irish descent.  Autograph letter in French (untranslated) on a card signed by her and dated 1891. Size is 5.25 x 3.5 inches, written on both sides of the card, jagged edges, in very good condition.

Swiss composer (1852-1921), creator of five operas, eight symphonies, and other works. Nice cabinet photograph of him by photographer C. Ruf (Basel) signed by the composer with a 3-bar music quote plus a short text. Size is 4.1 x 5.7 inches (trimmed at the bottom), ink markings on verso, minor damage over the upper-left border, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano (b.1943). Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more 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 tenor (1928-1988), known for spinto roles. Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more 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 bass-baritone (1932-2010), signed photo, shown in title role of Verdi's Falstaff at Teatro La Scala, inscribed and dated in 1962. Photo by Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (b. 1940), signed photograph, shown as Manrico in Verdi's Il Trovatore. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

French operetta composer (1832-1918), who was very prolific.  A fine collection of autographs by the composer, as follows: A. A lengthy autograph music quote signed by him and dated in Paris, 1912. Size is 10.3 x 6.6 inches, minor stains, folds, storage holes over the top, in good condition. B. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated 1914. Size is 4.6 x 6.3 inches, folds, stains, in very good condition. C. The composer's visiting card signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1898. D. An unsigned photo postcard of the composer with a facsimile (printed) signature and music quote. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French composer (1839-1903) and music critic. A fine collection of autographs signed by the French composer, as follows: A. Autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by him. Size is 5.1 x 8 inches, 2 written pages (front and back), in very good condition. B. Autograph note in French (untranslated) written on a card signed by him, dated Nov. 30, 1897. Size is 4.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition. C. Fine cabinet photograph of him by photographer Nadar signed by Joncieres. Size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, missing back, loss of paper over the top, in overall very good condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Swiss composer (1865-1950), musician, and music educator who developed Dalcroze Eurhythmics, an approach to learning and experiencing music through movement. Black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French. Size is 3.5 x 5.3 inches, some silvering, jagged edges; blind-stamped over the lower-right border by photographer M. Andreossi (Geneve), in excellent condition.

Canadian bass-baritone (1920-1985), one of the leading artists in Italian, German, French, and Russian repertoire in the 1950s and early 1960s. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, depicted as Vitellio Scarpia in Puccini's opera Tosca; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Sedge LeBlang (New York). Size is 7.8 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Venezuelan-born French composer (1874-1947), conductor, and music critic; best known for his songs of which he wrote more than one hundred. Set of 2 autograph notes in French (untranslated) signed by him. One of them is 5.5 x 8.5 inches in size, central fold, dated 1945; the other is 4.6 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Swiss composer (1842-1927) and conductor. Autograph note in German (untranslated) signed by him and dated in Zurich, 1915. Size is 4.9 x 7.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1898-1945), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1938. Inscribed. Photo by Ancillotti and Martinotti. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.   

American mezzo-soprano (1870-1951), also known as Sara Cahier. Signed postcard photograph, shown as Dalila in Saint Saen's Samson et Dalila, dated in Vienna in 1908. Bold handwriting and signature. Photo by Mertens, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.