Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Italian soprano (1828-1922), later singing teacher, belonging to a family of singers (mother, sisters and brother were also singers), Boccabadati was famous in her time and even was considered by Verdi for the title role in the world premiere of La Traviata in 1853. Signed lithograph with a large portrait of her, labeled as the Prima Donna assoluta of the Teatro di Modena, season 1853-54, with a short sentiment by her. Size is 10.75 x 15.25 inches, some repaired cracks, rust and overall age toning, in good condition.

Full magazine, issue from January 24th, 1886, announcing the recent decease of composer Amilcare Ponchielli (1834-1886), which took place just 8 days earlier. Twenty pages in total including covers, with the cover (see scan) and the first 7 pages entirely dedicated to Ponchielli, his life and operas, some good illustrations, size is 10.5 x 14.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Small poster with caricatures of famous singers, advertising Teatro San Carlos in Lisbon, Portugal, early 1900s. Main artists include Hariclea Darclee, baritone Massimo Scaramella, tenor Alfred Rittershaus, sopranos Olga Carrera and Valentina Mendioroz, tenor Valentin Duc, bass Agostino Lanzoni and others, totalling 10 singers. Mini poster is mounted on a slightly larger hard cardboard to a total size of 11.25 x 15.75 inches, some rust, in very good condition.

Spanish Catalan composer (1871-1932) whose best-known work is his zarzuela "Doña Francisquita". Large signed photo, inscribed to a record store in Buenos Aires, Argentina, dated in that city in 1924. Photo is blind-stamped by photographer Bixio, Buenos Aires, who also signed at the top right. Vives inscribed and signed this large item on the mat, below the photo, total size is  12.5 x 16.25 inches, in excellent condition. Contrast in the actual item is better than in the scan. See detail. WATCH "FANDANGO" from "DONA FRANCISQUITA" (Amadeo Vives best known work), with a castanets soloist:

French composer (1818-1885), creator mostly of songs and piano music. Large autograph music quote, signed and dated in Paris, 1880, for piano and voice, from the song "Petite Fleur". Size is 13.9 x 10.75 inches, 1 page, vertical fold across the center and two horizontal folds, minor cracks, otherwise in excellent condition.

French tenor (1806-1896) and singing teacher, known as the creator of the role of Edgardo in the world premiere of Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). Vintage clip from L´Illustration, Journal Universel, Paris, 1851, showing him and his daughter, French soprano Caroline Duprez (1832-1875). On verso, clips from an article from this issue of L`Illustration about him and Caroline, all mounted on a mat that is 9.5 x 12.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Vintage clips from L`Illustration, Journal Universel, issued in November 1843, just days after the world premiere of Donizetti´s opera "Don Sebastien" (which took place in Paris on November 13th). Two original clips, attached to both sides of a white cardboard, sized 12.6 x 9.4 inches, one side with a scene from the 3rd act, in a public square (clip is 9.25 x 6.75 inches), verso with a drawing depicting Nicolas Levasseur, who performed as The Great Inquisitor in the world premiere (clip is 3.2 x 4.75 inches). All in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1779-1834), original engraving drawn by J. Cardini, published by the proprietor. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, in very good condition.

Famous English soprano (c.1692-1795), later contralto, associated to Handel operas. Vintage lithograph published by Richard Bentley, London, 1838, after a sketch by G. Vanderbank, 1723. Size is 5.5 x 8.75 inches, minor paper loss on lower right corner, and minor damage on lower border, otherwise in excellent condition.

German-born American composer (1848-1937) and bandleader, best known for his ragtime "A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight". Created in 1896, this was a very popular piece in its time.  Autograph music quote from this famous piece, signed by him below, dated in 1922. Quote is in a larger piece of music sheet, blank at the top, sized 9.5 x 12.4 inches, attached to a slightly larger piece of cardboard, can be easily detached. Also included is a clip from a newspaper, reporting about his death. In very good condition, rare!

Argentine soprano (1896-1969), who enjoyed a major opera career centered in Italy during the 1920s and 30s. Large signed photo, shown as herself, also signed by photographer T. Tevigliani, inscribed and dated in Barcelona, 1926. Size is 10.3 x 14 inches, in very good condition.

American singer (1866-1937), and also the composer of the so-called Tin Pan Alley songs. Large photograph signed and inscribed by her, dated in New York, 1914. Size is 9.4 x 11.5 inches, some rust stains, dirt and scratches, but in overall good condition.

Stage director (1907-1975) and also composer, for many years was the Artistic director at the Chicago Lyric Opera, then superintendent in Arena di Verona and in Bologna. Donati was the husband of famous soprano Maria Caniglia (1905-1979). Large signed photo of a portrait of him, inscribed and dated in 1960. Size is 11 x 13.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born American composer and violinist (1900-1953), creator of 4 symphonies and an opera, among other works such as concertos. He was a distinguished violinist, worked 7 years as the first violinist of the NY Philharmonic. Autograph manuscript with 2 full pages in separate sheets, with music for a cadenza to Mozart´s "Exsultate Jubilate" (K165) for soprano, inscribed to Russian soprano Maria Kurenko (1890-1980), who signed and inscribed this manuscript on the back of page 2. Each page is 9.4 x 12.5 inches, minor cracks, but overall in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1893-1954), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Inscribed and signed as "Fernando",  dated 1921. Blind stamped by photographer Bellza Porto. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1884-1952), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Signature on front with additional sentiment on verso. Signed in Bologna, dated in 1915. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches with some silvering and smudges at top of photo not affecting the signature. Otherwise in good condition.

Italian bass (1912-1993), signed photo, shown as himself. Inscribed to Leo Riemens and dated 1957. Size is 6.75 x 9 inches with some mounting traces on right not affecting the signature. Otherwise in very good condition.

American composer (1885-1974), also pianist, arranger, and teacher. Set of two autograph letters signed, both dated in Syracuse, New York in 1943. One letter has 6 pages and the other 5, each one is 4.9 x 7.8 inches, both in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED are two advertisements for his records.

American composer and conductor (1872-1953), best known for photoplay music and other works in silent films. Beautiful photograph signed by him, dated in 1924. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1869-1945), who was also a teacher and organist, who created mostly vocal music. Signed card, inscribed and dated in Boston in 1930, showing a small drawing. Size is 4 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-American composer and librettist (1911-2007), who created several popular operas. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1987, shown next to a fan. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian opera composer (1771-1839), his career focused mostly on operas and oratorios. Autograph letter signed, handwritten in French, sold untranslated. One page, sized 4.75 x 7.5 inches, in very good condition.

American composer (1801-1890), who was mostly a songwriter, playwright, and poet. Autograph letter signed, dated in Baltimore in 1874, about some business. Size is 7.6 x 9.6 inches, 1 page, some folds and rust, otherwise in very good condition.

French composer (1775-1834), his career focused mostly on opera and has been often called “the French Mozart”, his most famous opera was “La Dame Blanche”, 1825. Note signed in French, sized 5 x 4 inches. Adhesive tape on verso, showing rust on front, otherwise in good condition, not affecting the signature. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned postcard, with a portrait of the composer. WATCH BOIELDIEU´S HARP CONCERTO (performed by young Alisa Sadikova Conductor: Mikhail Golikov Orchestras: Lemberger Soloists from Ukraine)

English singer (1810-1879), who was also actor, pianist, artist and comediant. Signed album page, dated by him in 1853. Size is 4.8 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

French operetta composer (1832-1918), who was very prolific. Autograph letter signed, written in French, sold untranslated. One page size is 5 x 8 inches, some stains and folds, otherwise in very good condition.

American composer (1878-1963), member of the Indianist movement in American music and known primarily for his song “By the Waters of Minnetonka”. Typed letters signed, both dated in 1947, one in one page and the other in two pages, discussing business. One sized 8.25 x 11 inches and the other one slightly smaller, in excellent condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French composer (1857-1934), who played an important role in the introduction of Realism into French opera. Autograph note signed, dated in 1911, Paris, written in French, sold untranslated. One page sized 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano and later stage director (b. 1954), signed photo, shown in title role of Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos at the New York City Opera. Stamped on verso by photographer Beth Bergman, New York. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1913-2014), who worked mostly on short films. Typed letter signed, to an unknown recipient, date in Paris in 1975, written in French (sold untranslated). Size is 8.25 x 11.6 inches, 1 page, some folds otherwise in excellent condition.

French romantic composer (1849-1895), who was also a violinist. He composed 8 operas, 5 symphonies, and many works for violin and piano. Two autograph letters signed, dated in 1885 and 1888, to a singer called Clodio. Four and three pages respectively, each one is 5.25 x 8 inches, in good condition.

Hand-colored etching by famous British caricaturist and printmaker James Gillray (1756-1815), published by H. H. Humphrey, London, 1796. French dancer Charles Didelot (1767-1837) performs on the stage between two women (his wife Rose on the left, and Mme. Parisot (c.1775-1837) on the right). Size is 17.4 x 12.5 inches, some spots with rust, overall age toning, tape marks over the top margin, otherwise in very good condition.

Czech tenor and silent film actor (1848-1933), signed photo postcard, shown in role, dated 1917. Blind stamped by photographer Varen Randeral, Prague. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches with some silvering around edges of photo but otherwise in good condition.

Belgian tenor (1901-1971), one of the most influential figures in Belgian opera during the twentieth century, as both a singer and later on as an administrator.  Signed photo, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1929-30. Stamped on verso by photographers Blanc and Demilly, Lyon. Size is 4.5 x 6 inches, some mounting traces and jagged edges  but otherwise in good condition.

Hungarian bass-baritone (1926-1979), signed photo, shown as Alberich in Der Ring des Nibelungen. Blind stamped by photographer Louis Melancon, New York. Size is 4.1 x 5.75 inches with some silvering near the top of the image but not affecting the signature.

German tenor (b.1940) and Finnish bass (b.1945), double signed photo, shown in Wagner's Die Gotterdammerung.  Very colorful large photo with bold signatures. Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass-baritone (1940-2016), signed photo, shown as Alberich in Der Ring des Nibelungen at Royal Opera, Covent Garden in 2005. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (b.1945), signed photo, shown as Alberich in Der Ring des Nibelungen. Attractive photo with very clear signature. Size is 4 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian bass Walter Fink (b.1949) and Austrian bass Kurt Rydl (b.1947), double signed photo, shown as Fasolt and Fafner in Das Rheingold at the Vienna State Opera. Photo by Fayer, Vienna. Colorful and evocative photo with distinct costumes! Size is 5.75 x 4 inches in excellent condition.

New Zealand-born tenor (b.1971), signed photo, shown as Siegmund in Die Walkure at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden in 2007. Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, bright colorful photo in excellent condition.

Cuban composer (b.1925), who is also a jurist and a music critic. Beautiful photograph and short music quote signed by him for his work Adios for orchestra (“Farewell”, 1977), both matted and ready to frame. Total size is 5.1 x 10.1 inches, quote is 2.9 x 1.7 inches; photograph is 3.1 x 4.75 inches, both in very good condition.

Group of 6 programs for recitals at Carnegie Hall, New York. Artists include Anna Case, Arthur Hackett, Grace Kerns, Josef Ronsenblatt, Beniamino Gigli, Allen McQuhae. Each one is 9.25 x 11.5 inches, in very good condition.

Group of 10 playbills announcing concerts with singers at Carnegie Hall, artists include Marcella Sembrich, Nina Tarasova, Maria Winetzkaja, Berrick von Norden, Geraldine Farrar, Louise Homer, Ernestine Schumann-Heink, Fedor Chaliapin, Frieda Hempel, Ethyl Hayden, Lucrezia Bori, Alberto Salvi. Various sizes, all in good condition. See scans.

Group of 10 playbill announcements for vocal recitals at the Aeolian Hall, New York, 1920s, including performances by Florence Macbeth, Elena Gerhardt (duplicate copies of the same playbill), Germaine Schnitzer (duplicate copies), Marion Armstrong (duplicate copies) Joyce Bannerman, Louis Graveure, Clara Clemens (duplicate copies), Jessica Lozier Payne and Clare Sheridan. Various sizes and conditions, see scans.  Ten different playbills, to a total of 14 including duplicates.

Group of 7 programs for recitals at Carnegie Hall by famous Austro-Hungarian (now Romanian) mezzo-soprano Margarete Matzenauer (1881-1963). Each one is complete, sized 6 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian composer and conductor (1893-1972), who was also a teacher, well known as a conductor of the Brussels Symphony and the Vienna Philharmonic. Autograph music quote, from the ballet spring recital, signed by him. Size is 6.25 x 2.75 inches. ALSO INCLUDED a typed letter signed, dated in 1960, see the scan and a small unsigned photo of him (not shown).

Group of 7 full programs for recitals at Carnegie Hall, 1917-1919, with soloists including Margarete Matzenauer, Hulda Lashanska, Louis Graveure, Helen Stanley, Marcia van Dresser, Lucy Gates and Belgian tragedian Carlo Liten, and a performance of Handel`s The Messiah with Ruth Rodgers, Arthur Hackett-Granville and others. Each program is complete with all pages and covers, sized 9.25 x 11.5 inches, in very good condition.

American bass-baritone (b. 1938) and German mezzo-soprano (b. 1944), double signed photo, shown in Das Rheingold at the Vienna State Opera in 1992. Stamped on verso by photographer Axel Zeininger. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.