Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

French soprano, debutant at the Opéra in 1875, and lover of the French officer Ferdinand Esterhazy (1847-1923). Nice cabinet photograph of her from 1878 by photographer Ferdinand Mulnier (Paris). Size is 4.2 x 9.2 inches, ink writing over the bottom, big crack over the left border affecting the image, otherwise in good condition.

French opera singer (1870-1948), whose real name was Marie Desportes. Very nice cabinet photograph of her from 1896 by photographer Leopold-Emile Reutlinger (Paris). Size is 4.2 x 6.2 inches, ink writing over the bottom, in overall very good condition.

Belgian pianist (1827-1887), wife to the violinist Joseph Massart (1811-1892). Nice usigned cabinet photograph of the pianist by photographer Ferdinand Mulnier (Paris). Size is 4.2 x 6.2 inches, ink markings over the bottom, in overall excellent condition.

French dancer (1875-1943) at the Paris Opéra at the age of 18, portrayed many times by painter Edgar Degas. Nice cabinet photograph of her from 1893 by photographer L{eon Pillaut/Benque & Co (Paris). Size is 4.2 x 6.2 inches, ink markings over the bottom, in excellent condition.

German conductor (1815-1873) and composer. Autograph letter in German signed twice by him, no date, to a gentleman about music matters. Size is 5.2 x 8.4 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), smudges over ink, rust stains, folds, creases, and wrinkles, in good condition. In 1854 in the town of Krefeld, he set to words the 1840 poem “Die Wacht am Rhein” by Max Schneckenburger. In recognition of the success and the national importance of this song, he received the title of “Royal Prussian Musical Director” in 1860. 

Bohemian-born Austrian composer (1850-1905) famous for his dances and marches. Fine cabinet photograph of the composer by photographer Charles Scolik (Vienna) signed with a short sentiment and dated by Komzak in Baden, September 1901. Size is 4.2 x 6.2 inches, overall dust and rust stains, otherwise in very good condition.

German impresario (1830-1900). Autograph note on a postcard with the image of Pietro Mascagni and his son Mimí (Domenico) signed by the impresario, dated in Berlin, December 15, 1899, who organized the Teatro La Scala Orchestra tournée in 1899.  Size is 5.7 x 3.7 inches, in excellent condition.

French dancer (1872-?) at the Opera Comique. Nice cabinet photograph of her from 1890, shown at the age of 18; photo by Otto van Bosch (Paris). Size is 4.2 x 6.2 inches, ink writing at the bottom, in excellent condition.

German pianist (1813-1894) and composer. Autograph letter in French signed by him, no date, to the French conductor and composer Louis-Antoine Jullien (1812-1860): "... I cannot have the pleasure of having you today; I have come to ask you, when you wish to do me the pleasure of coming with Mademoiselle your daughter to my house..." Size is 4.9 x 7.6 inches, overall rust stain, in very good condition.

German composer (1823-1905) and writer. Autograph letter in German signed by him, dated December 23, 1883, to a music director, concerning upcoming business:  "... I would have another year like that and that is Italy and Germany, which is as for me even more binding and obligatory must hold more moderately besides, my financial circumstances are due to a limited nature...". Size is 8.3 x 10.3 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), creases, wrinks, folds, small crack over the top, in overall very good condition.

French soprano (1846-?) at the Opéra Comique, who debuted in Les Huguenots as Marguerite de Valois in 1875. Fine cabinet photograph of her mounted on a mat by Walery (Paris) and signed by the soprano with a short text on the back. Total size is 6.2 x 8.3 inches, spotted rust on the front, 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 (1840-1916) and music teacher, also a founder of Nature protection movement. Autograph letter in German signed by him, dated in Berlin, 1896, to the Italian composer Giovanni Tebaldini:  Partial translation: “…Today I come to you with a request. Yesterday, in the Senate of the Academy - of which I am a member - a letter addressed to the Prussian Ministry of Culture from Professor Angelo Balladoni in Lodi was presented, who is entitled to work on Italian music, which he intends to write, from the Minister - i.e. he is requesting the Academy to answer a number of questions. Before doing anything else, I would like to ask you, on behalf of my college, if you know the identity of Mr. Balladoni, if he is an important Scholar, if he is supported by the Italian Government, if he is personally reliable. Hopefully, you can give us some information! (…) Have you received the Gloria from Lotti? The Copist of the college has already copied it to you one summer, and to your credit, since you asked me to have it copied to you on account of the Church of San Antonio…”.  Size is 5.5 x 8.6 inches each page, 4 written pages, folds, creases, in overall very good condition.

German composer (1830-1908) and organist, who worked for the Dresden Court and composed several operas and masses. Fine cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment on verso dated in Dresden, 1900; photograph by Wilhelm Höffert (Dresden). Size is 4.2 x 6.4 inches, in overall very good condition.

French opera impresario, who was also the director of some important theaters such as the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels and the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin in Paris. Beautiful cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment on verso dated 1903; photograph by H. Rentz & F. Schrader (St. Petersburg). Size is 4.2 x 6.4 inches, spotted rust stains, in overall very good condition.

Russian classical violinist, violist, and conductor (1908-1974), considered one of the most famous string performers of the Soviet Era and one of the preeminent violinists of the 20th century. Set of 2 nice black-and-white photographs, here shown in rehearsal as conductor. Size is 4.75 x 7 and 7 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German composer (1798-1859) and chapel master. Autograph letter in Italian signed by him, dated in Dresden, May 17, 1845, to baron Wilhelm von Taubenheim (1805-1894), concerning his opera Yelva (1828): "... On the last occasion of your presence in Dresden, when I had the honor of being introduced to you, I took the liberty of reminding you of the promise of 10 ducats made to me by your predecessor, Mr. Leutrum, for my music of the "Yelva". (...) I have already written to Mr. Reggetore [Heinrich] Moritz and to the Kapellmeister [Peter Josef von] Lindpaintner that I have no connection with Castelli, and that I am not willing to make a check on him..." Size is 8 x 12.3 inches, 1 written page, folds, some creases, in overall very good condition.

Russian baritone (1845-1920). Rare cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by him, dated June 29, 1895. Photograph by Ivan Diagovchenko (Moscow). Size is 4.2 x 6.3 inches, some dust stains, wear over the corners, in overall very good condition.

Austrian dancer (1859-1937), debutant at the Vienna Hofoper in 1878, wife to the writer and art collector Andreas Dillinger (1849-1919). Beautiful cabinet photo of her by Atelier Adèle (Vienna). Size is 4.3 x 6.8 inches, evident wear and creases over the borders, ink writing on the front and back, dirt stains over the borders, in very good 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.  

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.

Russian violinist (1873-1948), a Gold medalist at the Moscow Conservatory, and later a concertist on tour. Fine black-and-white photograph of him, here shown at a young age with his violin.  Size is 5.75 x 8 inches, silvering around borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

French dancer at the Opéra Comique. Fine vintage cabinet photograph of the dancer from 1891 by V.D. Editeur (Paris). Size is 4.1 x 6.4 inches, big crease at the center, ink writing on the front, otherwise in very good condition.

German tenor (1883-1959), whose full name was Karl Lippert-Schroth, signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Wagner's Tannhauser. Bold handwriting and signature. Photo by Hoffmann and Jursch photographers, Leipzig. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (1909-1982), pair of 1 3.25 x 5.25 inch signed photograph, shown as himself, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition, and 1 autograph note signed, on official letterhead, 8 x 11,5 inches, 1 page in German, sold untranslated. Both dated in 1966, not sold separately.

German tenor (1901-1958), signed postcard photograph, shown as Siegfried in Wagner's Die Gotterdammerung. Bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped on front by photographer Taggesellr, Leipzing. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1904-1987), signed photograph, shown in role in D'Albert's Tiefland, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Leipzig in 1957. Stamped on verso by photographer Knell, Leipzig. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss soprano (1887-1968), later known as Claire Gerhardt-Schulthess. Signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Goldmark's Die Konigin Von Saba, dated in Leipzig in 1923. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, beautiful vintage photo in excellent condition. 

German dramatic soprano (1909-?), signed photograph, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Leipzig in 1943. Printed photographer signature on front. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

German soprano (1925-2021), signed photograph, shown in role, dated in Leipzig in 1957. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1964), recipient of multiple accolades; active since 1984. Fine color photograph signed by him, shown in one of his films. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1949), active since 1974. Nice color photograph signed by him, shown in the film "Napoleon and Josephine" (1987). Size is 7.75 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1943) and musician, known for portraying tough, volatile characters in a variety of genres; active since 1961. Fine black-and-white promo photograph of the film "My Cousin Vinny" (1992) signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

French actor (1920-1997), active between 1921 and 1989. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, jagged edges, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1948), comedian, and filmmaker; active since 1975. Black-and-white promo movie-still photograph of the film "City Slickers" (1991) signed by him. Size is 7.8 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (b.1960), who debuted in films in 1978 with "The Fury". Fine black-and-white promo movie-still photograph of one of her films from 1986 signed by her. Size is 7.9 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (b.1927), active since 1956. Fine black-and-white promo movie-still photograph signed by her, shown in one of the films she starred in 1970.  Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crack over the left border, otherwise in excellent condition.

American actress (b.1959), active since 1972. Fine black-and-white promo movie-still photograph from one of her films signed by her. Sie is 7.3 x 9.7 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor and comedian (1936-2010), active between 1971 and 2009. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him, here shown in one of his films. Size is 9 x 7 inches, small loss of paper over the lower-right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Puerto Rican actress (b.1931), dancer, and singer, whose career has spanned over 70 years being active since 1943, best remembered for musical films such as "The King and I" and "West Side Story". Very nice black-and-white promo composed photograph from the film "The Ritz" (1976) signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 8.1 x 9.6 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1922-2020) & American actress and singer (1916-1994). Black-and-white promo movie-still photograph of the film "Oh, God!" (1977) signed by both artists. Size is 9.5 x 7.7 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (b.1950) and former model, active since 1968. Fine black-and-white promo photograph of the film "At Long Last Love" (1975) signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8.1 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (b.1950) and former model, active since 1968. Beautiful black-and-white promo photograph of the film "Special Delivery" (1976) signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 10.25 x 8 inches, some loss of paper over the lower-right corner, some tape stains in all four borders, otherwise in very good condition.

Fantastic set of 33 original photo postcards of opera singers from performances in Vienna and Salzburg between 1920 and 1944. All of them are identified in pencil, including Karl Ettl, Franz Markhoff, Richard Mayr, Juliuis Patzak, Laurenz Hofer, Trajan Grosavescu, Mariella Piccaver, and others. Sizes are 3.3 x 5.3 inches (31) and 4.1 x 5.75 inches (2), in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German soprano (1903-?), signed postcard photograph, shown as herself, signed on front with inscription on verso, dated in Leipzig in 1945. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German contralto, active from 1916 to the 1940s. Signed postcard photograph, shown as Erda in Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen. Signature on front with extensive inscription on verso, dated in 1937. Stamped on verso by Taggeselle photo studio, Leipzig. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, attractive vintage photo in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano (1908-?), signed photograph, shown in role in Lehar's Die Lustige Witwe, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Leipzig in 1949. Size is 2.75 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.