Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

American-Canadian actor (b.1951) and former football player. Fine color movie-still photograph signed by him. Size is 9.9 x 7.8 inches, in excellent condition. Authentication sticker by Beckett Authentication Services over the lower-right corner.

American actor (b.2005). Gorgeous color movie-still photograph signed by him, shown in the film "Terrifier 2" (2022). Size is 9.8 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition. Authentication sticker by Beckett Authentication Services over the lower-right corner.

Star Italian tenor (1921-2008), admired for his extremely beautiful voice, partner of Maria Callas and Tito Gobbi on stage and in most of her studio recordings. A short biography book titled "Giuseppe di Stefano" written by Heino Eggers (1967) and signed multiple times by the Italian tenor with one long and one short sentiment in German in different parts of the book in 1967 and 1968. Size is 5.5 x 7.3 inches, 64 pages, many photographs, pages 40 and 41 are missing, in overall excellent condition.

Russian composer (1844-1908) and teacher, Rimsky-Korsakov was a very important member of the famous group of composers called the Five.  Leather-bound vocal score for his opera "The Snow Maiden" (1880) signed and inscribed by him to his pupil Russian composer Mikhail Chernov (1879-1938) with a 3-bar music quote. Size is 9.4 x 12.2 inches, 315 pages, in very good condition.

Italian superstar tenor (1935-2007), one of the world´s most famous vocal performers in history. His book "Pavarotti: My Own Story" signed by him on the frontend page. Published by Doubleday & Co, New York, 1981, 1st edition. Size is 6.25 x 9.5 inches, 316 pages, hardcovers, dust jacket (evident signs of wear), book in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1880-?), signed cabinet photograph, shown possibly in role, dated in Milan in 1911. Photo by Giacomo Brogi photo studio, Florence. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

German tenor (1872-1945), unsigned cabinet photograph, shown in the title role of Wagner's Lohengrin. Photo by Eugen Kegel, Cassel and Elberfeld, Germany. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

Legendary German Wagnerian soprano (1872-1932),  unsigned cabinet photograph shown possibly in role, a photo by Aime Dupont, New York.  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, slight paper loss at top left and bottom right and small stain on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

German tenor (1877-1944), unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as himself, blind stamped on front by photographer, dated in 1905. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano, unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as Urbain in Meyerbeer's Les Huguenots. Photo by R. Schlegel, Elberfeld. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1829-1892), unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as himself, photo by Mora, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small stains near bottom of front and verso, otherwise in very good condition.

German-born American stage and film actress (1870-1968), unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as herself, a photo by R. Schlegel, Elberfeld. Size is 4 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Irish-born American actress (1857-1916), unsigned cabinet photograph, shown possibly in role, a photo by Mora, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, some paper loss on various corners, otherwise in very good condition.

English stage and silent film actor (1850-1911), whose full name was Harold Kyrle Money Bellew. Unsinged cabinet photograph, shown as himself. Photo by Braunecky, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some paper loss on top and bottom left corners, as well as on verso, otherwise in good condition.

Russian actress of French parentage (1847-1901), unsinged cabinet photograph, shown either as herself or possibly in role. Photo by Charles Reutlinger, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some tears on top left and right corners, discount reflected in price, otherwise in good condition.

French tenor (1834-1898), husband of star soprano Adelina Patti, unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the artist, shown as himself.  Size is 2.5 x 3.75 inches, there is a noticeable tear on top left, discount reflected in price, otherwise in good condition.

Polish bass (1853-1917), one of the leading singers at the Metropolitan Opera of New York, during the golden age of recordings. Brother of star tenor Jean De Reszke. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself. Photo by J. Mieczkowski. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, small tear on top left, otherwise in very good condition.

Acclaimed American singer (1942-2018), songwriter, actress, pianist, and civil rights activist. Her LP album "Aretha: Lady & Soul" (record included -not tested) signed by her on the front sleeve. Size is 12.25 x 12.25 inches, evident wear on borders, some stains on verso, in overall very good condition.

British actor and filmmaker (b.1960). English actress (1963-2009). Beautiful black-and-white movie-still photograph from the film "A Month in the Country" (1987) signed by both artists. Size is 10 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian bass (1924-2000). Austrian-German tenor (1926-2004). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by both artists, shown in Haydn's opera "Il Mondo della Luna". Size is 5.7 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1927-2001). Austrian soprano (1917-1988). Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed by both sopranos, shown in Mozart's opera "Le Nozze di Figaro". Size is 5.75 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Swedish tenor (1925-2017). German soprano (1919-1988). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by both singers plus Graziella Sciutti and Christa Ludwig, shown in Mozart's opera "Così fan Tutte".  Size is 5.75 x 3.8 inches, crease over the lower-right corner, Gedda's signature over the dark area (not clearly visible in scan), otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian actress (b.1953). Fine color photograph signed by her, shown as herself. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Fine vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph by Disderi depicting famous singers at the Theatre Italien (Paris) including Giulia Grisi, Enrico Tamberlik and other famous artists from the middle XIX century.  Size is 2.3 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition

French composer and music critic (1803-1856), and prolific creator of ballets and operas, Adam is best known for his ballets Giselle (1841) and Le Corsaire (1856). Nice vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) of the composer by photographer Pierre Petit (Paris). Size is 2.25 x 3.8 inches, in excellent condition.  

American soprano (b.1948). Spanish tenor (b.1941). Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed by both artists, shown during an opera performance. Size is 5.75 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian actor (1945-2016). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him, shown in the play "Dantons Tod". Size is 5.75 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-born American film director (1897-1991), producer, and writer who became the creative force behind some of the major award-winning films of the 1930s and 1940s. Fine card signed by him with a short sentiment dated 1971. Size is 3.9 x 2.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Beautiful lithograph "Muse des Tanzes" published by Jul. Hoffmann, Stuttgart, based on a design by P.V. Galland for the Gobelin Manufactory in Paris. Size is 13.8 x 9.8 inches, cracks over the lower border, otherwise in excellent condition.

Original engraving from 1796 published by H. Humphrey, London, 1796, for "Modern Grace" or "Operatic Finale to the Ballet 'Alonso e Caro'". Size is 19.1 x 12.5 inches, rust stains, in overall very good condition.

Russian Prima Ballerina (b.1940), also a choreographer, whose performances were considered standards of artistry and aristocracy of dance and marked her as the finest ballerina of her generation in the West. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph by Kenn Duncan signed and inscribed by the star ballerina; ink-stamped on verso by Duncan. Size is 11 x 13.9 inches, crease over the lower-right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

A nicely illuminated page from a 14th-century gradual, a book of chants for the mass. Red, blue, and black ink on vellum, using five-line staves. Size is  9.75 x 13.75 inches, some stains, in overall very good condition.From the very end of the Proper of the Saints, beginning with lines from the end of the mass of St. Cecilia (Nov. 22) and continuing with the feast of Pope St. Clemennt (Nov. 23), Introit (with decorated letter) "Dicit dominus sermones mei..." The following section, the Common of the Saints, begins with the Introit -with decorated initial- "Michi autem nimis", and typically concludes with the office for the dead.

Leading Italian baritone (1884-1961), particularly associated with the works of Verdi and other Verismo composers. Gorgeous large sepia photograph signed by him, shown as Rigoletto in Milan, 1934. Size is 18 x 23.6 inches, minor cracks, in overall good condition.

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), one of the greatest singers of the 19th century. Front cover ONLY of the magazine "La Lune" issued in Paris, November 15, 1866, with the hand-colorized caricatures of Adelina Patti and her sister Carlotta Patti. Size is 12.5 x 18.25 inches, folds, minor stains, in overall very good condition.

American soprano (1941-2020), celebrated as an outstanding singing actress. Fine large color photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in role. Size is 19.4 x 27.4 inches, minor creases, in overall very good condition.

Austrian soprano (b.1937), known for the Mozart and lyrical Strauss and Wagner repertoire. Beautiful large color photograph signed by her, shown probably after a performance. Size is 15.75 x 19.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass-baritone (1926-2019), especially known for Wagnerian repertoire at Bayreuth, Salzburg, and many other houses. Gorgeous extra large color photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown as Moses (not sure if in Schoenberg's opera or Rossini's opera). Size is 15.7 x 23.3 inches, minor damage over the left border, in overall very good condition.

Czech-born American impresario (1825-1887) and Moravian-born impresario (1835-1892), these two brothers emigrated  to the United States in the mid-nineteenth century. Maurice became particularly known as the coach and manager of star soprano Adelina Patti at the beginning of her career while Max gained recognition as  theatre manager and impresario as well as a presenter of vocal concert performances focusing on Italian opera. Set of 1 2.75 x 9.5 inch autograph musical quote, 5 bars of music, signed by Maurice in Cincinnati in 1849,  and a 1 x 4 inch signature cut of Max Strakosch mounted on a 7.5 x 11 inch album page. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately. 

Austrian opera impresario (1902-1997), well-remembered for his 22 years as the General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York (1950-1972). Set of 1 signed postcard photograph of him, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition, and 1 page typed letter on official company letterhead, hand-signed by him, dated in 1950. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, very slight paper loss on top left, otherwise in very good condition. Not sold separately. 

Austrian opera impresario (1902-1997), well-remembered for his 22 years as the General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York (1950-1972). Front cover page of Newsweek Magazine's September 19th, 1966 issue highlighting the opening of the new Metropolitan Opera house at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, signed by him at the top of the page. Size is 8.25 x 11 inches, in very good condition. Also included: 1 page typed letter on official company letterhead, handsigned by him, dated in 1952. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, small creases and folds, otherwise in good condition. Not sold separately. 

American impresario (1923-2009), General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera from 1972 to 1975, later Dean of the Columbia University School of the Arts and Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for New York City. Signed photograph, inscribed, and dated in 1975. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

American stage director and opera director (1927-2008), he was the resident stage director at the Metropolitan Opera from 1956-1985, also served as  the Artistic Director of Central City Opera in Central City Colorado from 1959-1966 and In 1981 founded Opera Colorado.  Signed postcard photograph, shown young, size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German actress and writer (1914-1986). Signed black-and-white publicity postcard photograph, shown most likely in role, a photo by Arthur Grimm, Fono Film. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish tenor (1910-1992), signed photograph, shown as himself. Size 4.25 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.   

English singer (b.1946), songwriter, and actress, highly popular during the 1960s. Signed publicity photograph by Michel Comte. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German-American composer (1922-2009). Autograph letter signed, 1 page, dated in 1979, written in German, sold untranslated. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 6 x 8.25 inches, one fold, in excellent condition. 

English conductor (b.1943), most famous for his interpretations of Baroque music on period instruments with the Monteverdi Choir and the English Baroque Soloists. Signed photograph, stamped on verso by photographer Schaffler, Salzburg. Size is 4x6 inches, in excellent condition.

American filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist (b. 1946), signed publicity photograph, photo by Greg Gorman. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.