Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

German concert soprano (1884-1976) known especially for her performances of the Bach and Handel repertoire, signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed in Buenos Aires. Stamped on verso by photographer James Abresch, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

Argentine soprano (1898-1950), attractive oval-shaped signed photograph, shown as herself or possibly in role. Size is 7 x 9 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.  

Austrian-born American mezzo-soprano (1910-2006), signed photograph, shown as Amneris in Verdi's Aida. Inscribed and dated in 1944. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on corners, otherwise in very good condition. 

American soprano, signed photograph, shown in role. Printed signature on front and stamped on verso by photographer Maurice Seymour, Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in good condition.

American soprano and celebrated voice teacher (1918-2010), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on some edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

American soprano (1919-1963), signed photograph, shown most likely in role, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer James Abresch, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

Lithuanian bass-baritone (1897-?),  signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several small creases, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1905-1977), signed photograph, shown in the title role of Massenet's Manon, inscribed and dated in 1952. Photo by M. Camuzzi, Milan. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, solid cardboard backing with some mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition. 

English actress (1883-1984) who moved to the USA mid-career and became celebrated for her wit and longevity, starring in film and TV roles until her nineties. Cover of a program for a performance of the play The Madwoman of Chaillot signed by her. Size is 6.5 x 9 inches, small hole over the top, in very good condition.

Swiss conductor (1932-2006) known for his interpretations of French music, Mozart, and Wagner. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French on verso. Size is 3.4 x 4.4 inches, in excellent condition

French actress (1856-1920). Album page signed by her with a short sentiment in French dated 1912 attached with a small hoto of her. Size is 4.75 x 7.6 inches, loss of paper over the upper-left corner, minor cracks, in very good condition.

French stage actress (1854-1941). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by her, shown next to Sarah Bernhardt in the play La Nuit de Mai. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, silvering, in very good condition.

British stage actress (1869-1963), who also appeared in five films. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 3.4 x 5.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American singer and operetta performer (1880-1928). Printed score for the work Freckles signed by her on the cover. Size is 7.9 x 10.8 inches, 4 pages, loose pages, some cracks and paper loss, in poor condition.

Austrian-American pianist (1887-1961) who had his right hand amputated during World War I and commissioned piano concertos for the left hand only. Album page signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 5.4 x 4 inches, storage holes, in excellent condition.

French actress and singer (1875-1956), and a very famous entertainer in her time, whose real name was Jeanne Bourgeois. Small card with a holiday greeting signed and inscribed by her in 1938. Size is 5.1 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small lot of 9 unsigned photo postcards (3.5 x 5.5 inches) and 1 larger photograph (7 x 9.3 inches).

Pince and Princess of Wales (later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra)1864-1892 and 1844-1925, respectively. Set of 2 beautiful vintage and unsigned cabinet photographs of each one of them by the London Stereophonic Company and Alex Bassano (London),1881. Each one's size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French actor (1885-1946). Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1919, shown young. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, some silvering, minor creases, in excellent condition.

English actress (1903-1998), whose real name was Gertrude Barnes; active between 1923-1973. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 5 x 6.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American theater producer, impresario, director and playwright (1853-1931), the first to adapt the short story of Madama Butterfly for the stage, among many other achievements in his career. Fine card with his letterhead signed by him with a short sentiment dated November 3, 1923. Size is 5.1 x 3.25 inches, minor damage over the top, in very good condition.

French composer (1850-1938), organist, and teacher, whose most successful works were his opera Miarka and the song cycle Chansons de Miarka. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him in French in April 1909, mounted on a photographer mat by Raoul Autin. Total size is 8.8 x 12.25 inches, photo is 6.25 x 8.4 inches, in very good condition.

Spanish violinist (1863-1939), conductor, and composer who made his name as a virtuoso violinist and later as one of Spain's greatest conductors. His original visiting card with a short handwritten message by him. Size is 3.75 x 2.3 inches, in excellent condition.

American composer (1926-1972), organist, and conductor who was primarily active during the 1940s to 1960s. Printed score for his work for organ Peaceful Waters signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment on the cover. Size is 9.25 x 12.25 inches, 4 pages, in excellent condition.

French composer and music critic (1803-1856), prolific creator of ballets and operas, Adam is best known for his ballets Giselle (1841) and Le Corsaire (1856). Set of 2 1-page long autograph letters in French (sold untranslated) signed by him. Sizes are 4 x 5.2 inches and 5 x 8 inches, spotted rust stains, folds, in overall very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Italian verismo opera composer (1867-1948), famous for composing Andrea Chenier and Fedora, his two most famous operas. Menu page with the cast of the first performance of his opera Madame Sans-Gene at Teatro Regio, 1915, signed by him and six other signers. Size is 4.24 x 7.1 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photograph of him. Size is 4.9 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

French composer and violinist (1849-1895), best known for his opera Jocelyn. Regular album page signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 5.3 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French conductor and composer (1862-1923). Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, no year. Size is 4.75 x 6.5 inches, 1 written page, central fold, minor stains, otherwise in excellent condition.

Czech composer (1850-1900) whose works include chamber music, symphonic poems, three symphonies, and at least seven operas. Nice vintage cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment including a short music quote over the upper-right corner. Size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, repaired crack, signature and music quote's ink partially faded, otherwise in very good condition.

French composer (1845-1924), organist, pianist, and teacher; one of the foremost French composers of his generation. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) on a card with the letterhead of the Conservatory signed by him, no date indicated. Size is 5.25 x 3.8 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a nice sepia photo postcard of him with his facsimile (printed) signature. Size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, pinholes over the two left corners, in very good condition.

Italian composer (1797-1848), best known for his almost 70 operas; along with Rossini and Bellini, he was a leading composer of the bel canto opera style. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, no year indicated, with his embossed letterhead. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer and singer (1858-1935), whose birth name was Isidore Cohen; well known as a singer and composer of art songs and music for the stage including operas in the early 1890s.  Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him and dated November 26, 1908, about music business. Size is 5.4 x 8.3 inches, 1 written page, in overall very good condition.

French composer (1810-1876), composed a number of operas, symphonies, and chamber music and was famous in his time. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, no year indicated. Size is 5.25 x 8.1 inches, 1 written page, folds, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small unsigned photograph of him (3.5 x 5.1 inches) plus an small lithograph with his image (6.75 x 10.5 inches) published by Eduardo Girod (Paris).

French composer (1859-1923) and conductor. Fine autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him. Size is 5.2 x 8.25 inches, 2 written pages in 1 folded sheet, folds, in overall very good condition.

Italian-born composer (1760-1842) who spent most of his life in France, and is well known today for his opera Medée (1797). Nice unsigned and vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) photo with his portrait. Size is 2.4 x 3.75 inches, rust stains, in very good condition.

French musicologist (1877-1952), biographer, and the secretary-general of the Paris Conservatoire. Short autograph note in French (sold untranslated) on his visiting card signed by him. Size is 3.75 x 2.1 inches, in excellent condition.

French composer (1860-1956), a pupil of Jules Massenet, and author of the famous verismo opera Louise (1900),  symphonies, and songs. Beautiful black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 3.7 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is its original envelope.

French composer (1857-1944) and a popular concert pianist, chiefly known for her graceful and romantic piano music and songs. Fine autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by her, no year indicated. Size is 4.75 x 6.5 inches, 3 written pages in 1 folded sheet, in excellent condition. Please visit our blog to read our article on Cecile Chaminade by clicking here.

French opera manager (1852-1938), head of the Paris Opera Comique by 1898. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, about personal and professional matters. Size is 4.9 x 7.8 inches, 1 written page, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is his visiting card with a short handwritten note by him. Size is 4.1 x 2.6 inches, central fold, big stain over the right.

French soprano (1880-1947) star of the Opera Comique, Paris. Short autograph note in French (untranslated) signed by her on her visiting card. Size is 3.25 x 2.25 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is its original envelope handwritten by her.

French composer (1857-1934) who played a key role in the introduction of realism in French opera. Beautiful photograph of the composer signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, by photographer Benque (Paris). Size is 4.2 x 5.9 inches, trimmed at the bottom, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED are two autograph notes in French (untranslated) signed by him, one of them dated 1900; sizes are 4.3 x 6.8 and 4.4 x 5.2 inches, in very good condition.

French composer (1815-1883), son of the celebrated composer Francois-Adrien Boieldieu. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him. Size is 5.2 x 8 inches, 1 written page in 1 folded sheet, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a cabinet photograph of the composer by Charle Reutlinger. Size is 2.5 x 3.75 inches, in very good condition.

Irish composer (1808-1870), best remembered for his operas. Autograph letter signed by him about personal matters dated on June 5th, 1861. Size is 5 x 7.8 inches, 4 written pages in 1 folded sheet, in excellent condition.

French composer (1840-1901), mostly known for his comic and light operas. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him and dated in Marseille, September 2nd, 1878. Size is 5.25 x 8.2 inches, 2 written pages in 1 folded sheet, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small cabinet style photograph of the composer by Herve Petit (Paris). Size is 2.3 x 4 inches, mounting traces on verso, spotted rust on the front, in good condition.

Puerto Rican actress (b.1931) and American actress (1942-1999). Nice black-and-white movie-still photograph of the film Happy Birthday Gemini (1980) signed by both actresses. Size is 10.1 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (b.1938) whose career developed during the 1960s and early 1970s, and then appeared in numerous TV series; active between 1959-2010. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in swimsuit. Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, minor stains, in very good condition.

Swiss actress (b.1936) and former model who has appeared in American, British, and Italian films; active 1954-2005. Fine color photograph signed by her, shown in swimsuit. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch mezzo-soprano. Album page signed by her with a short note. Size is 6.1 x 7.75 inches, central fold, in very good condition.