Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Italian soprano (1899-?). Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by her and dated in The Hague, 1932, addressed to a certain conductor. Size is 8.4 x 10.8 inches, three pages in total (including copies of letters sent to her to which she replays), central fold, small crack over the right border, storage holes, in very good condition.

Italian opera composer (1845-1924), creator of at least six operas. Autograph letter in Italian (untranslated) signed by him. Size is 4.25 x 6.9 inches, 4 written pages in one folded sheet, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano. Fine set of 2 autograph letters in Italian (untranslated) signed by her, one of them dated 1906, and addressed to her impresario about dates and performances. Each one's size is 4.25 x 7 inches, 2 written pages long each one in one sheet, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (b.1939) Typed letter in Italian (sold untranslated) signed by her and dated 1965, requesting admission to the Teatro La Scala School of Singing. Size is 8.25 x 11 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a half-tone photograph of her (not shown).

Spanish tenor (1872-1942). Large photograph in role signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment dated in Novara, 1905, mounted on a photographer mat by photographer Anadone (Novara). Total size is 10.25 x 14.1 inches, some dirt over the met, minor scratches, in overall good condition.

Italian baritone (1875-1935). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him and inscribed to the Italian tenor Amadeo Bassi with a short sentiment dated in Milan, 1919, mounted on a mat.  Total size is 7.75 x 13.1 inches, jagged edges, in very good condition.

Program for a concert of Bach's Concerto for 4 pianos performed by the four Armenian-born pianists (and signed by each one of them) with the Bach Ensemble in Milan, March 9th, 1991,  Size is 8.25 x 8.25 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1896-1973). Fine vintage black-and-white photograph of the soprano mounted on a photographer mat by Ermini (Milan). Size is 8.6 x 12.1 inches, in very good condition.

Set of 7 unsigned concert programs (2) and clips (5 for concerts and operas conducted by the German conductor and composer in Vienna during the 1910s. Different sizes and conditions, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Set of 14 unsigned programs for performances of Wagner's operas between 1922 and 1924 conducted by Clemens Krauss in Vienna, including Tristan und Isolde, Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Götterdämmerung, Siegfried. Size is 7.9 x 9.5 inches each, 1 page (central pages from programs actually), storage holes, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German conductor (1891-1962), a pupil of Fritz Steinbach and Hermann Abendroth. Fine 2-bar autograph music quote from "Tristan und Isolde" signed by him, matted together with a photo postcard of him. Total size is 8.2 x 13 inches, music quote is 3.75 x 2.3 inches (visible window size), photo postcard id 3.1 x 4.8 inches (visible window size), in excellent condition.

Program (unsigned) for a concert in honor of the celebrated Austrian composer in Vienna, on January 21st, 1900, with some guest conductors performing only works by Strauss. Size is 9.75 x 13.7 inches, 4 pages, central fold, in very good condition.

Program (unsigned) for a concert of the German composer in Vienna, January 20, 1902, conducting his own works, plus works by his father Richard Wagner, Mendelssohn, and Wolf-Ferrari.  Size is 5.4 x 7.9 inches, full program with all pages and covers, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an insert for this very performance.

Program (unsigned) for a concert of the Austrian composer (1883-1966) in Vienna, November 25th, 1937, conducting his own music. Size is 6.25 x 9.4 inches, 1 page, some wear, in overall very good condition.

Program for a concert of the famed Moravian pianist and composer in Vienna, December 15th, 1898, performing his own Piano Concerto. Size is 5.8 x 9.25 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

Austrian conductor and violinist (1902-1974), who was a pupil of Felix Weingartner and became the first conductor to lead the Vienna Philharmonic and the Salzburg Festival in the post-war period. Fine set of 15 unsigned concert programs for performances conducted by the celebrated conductor in Vienna between 1937-1966. Most of the programs are 5.8 x 8.25 inches in size, full programs with all pages and covers, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American film actor of the silent era (1893-1920) who died in a gun accident, active 1907-1920. Very rare sepia photograph signed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 5 x 6.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1928-2015) and comedian, whose career spanned seven decades in TV shows; active 1935-2012. Nice black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a program for the theater play "The Sunshine Boys" signed by him on the front cover along with other 4 signatures probably by other members of the cast. Size is 5.3 x 8.5 inches, 40+ pages, in very good condition.

English-born American child actor (1924-1992), who became very popular in the 1930s; active 1930-1951. Nice sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown in a film. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1878-1954) of stage, screen, and radio, as well as a film director; active 1893-1954. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

British-American actor (1903-2003) and American actress (1912-1994). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by both artists and inscribed by Adrian, shown probably in the film "The Paleface" (1948). Size is 8 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

American actress (1921-2007), and American actress (1912-1994). Fine black-and-white movie-still photograph of the film "The Stork Club" (1945) signed by both actresses (Adrian signed twice). Size is 9.75 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1908-1993), voice artist, and comedian, whose career spanned from 1935 through 1993.  Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 5.3 x 7 inches, in very good condition.

American actor (1906-2005), and American actor (1913-1994). Fine black-and-white movie-still photograph of the film "Meet Me After the Show" (1951) signed by both artists. Size is 9.7 x 7.6 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1917-2006), American actor (1916-2008). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by both artists, shown in the film "This Bride Goes Wild" (1948). Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1919-2003); American actor (1924-2014). Nice color photograph signed by both artists. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1884-1970) who was famous on Broadway and radio, and in silent and sound films; active 1903-1960. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown probably in a film. Size is 5 x 6.8 inches, light smudge over the signature, otherwise in very good condition.

American actress (b.1948) and director, recipient of numerous accolades; active since 1963. Fine black-and-white movie-still photograph of the film "Fried Green Tomatoes" (1991) signed by her, shown as Evelyn Couch. Size ix 8 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1906-1979) who performed in film and TV between 1927 and 1979. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress (1910-1997) who appeared in more than 100 movies, active 1917-1957. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, here shown in a film. Size is 5.8 x 9 inches, minor creases, otherwise in very good condition.

Canadian actor (1917-1993), known for his lengthy Hollywood film career and his title roles in TV dramas; active between 1934-1993. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, here shown probably in one of his films. Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American cellist (1862-1950) and founder of the Zoellner Quartet in 1904, considered the most celebrated chamber music ensemble of the first quarter of the XX century. 2-bar autograph music quote from a piece by Beethoven on an album page attached with a clip from a magazine featuring the four members of the quartet, signed by him. Size is 5.9 x 4.4 inches, storage holes, in very good condition.

German baritone (1843-1905), later director of the Opera House in Konigsberg. A Fine set of 3 unsigned vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) photos of him by Julius Giere (Hannover), shown as himself, Hans Sachs, and Don Juan. Each one's size is 2.4 x 4 inches, some rust stains, ink markings on verso, otherwise in very good condition. SOLD ONLY AS A SET, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

German tenor (1845-1905). A fine set of 2 unsigned vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) photographs by Julius Giere (Hannover), shown in Mehul's "Joseph in Egypt" and as himself. Size is 2.4 x 4 inches, in very good condition.

German actress (1847-1931). Unsigned fine vintage cabinet photograph of the actress by J.C. Schaarwäcther (Berlin), shown probably in role.  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, ink markings on verso, in very good conditon.

German heldentenor (1849-1912), notable for creating the title role in Wagner's Parsifal in 1882, being known as well for his excellent Tannhäuser, Lohengrin, and Walther. Unsigned vintage cabinet photograph of him as Parsifal in the third act of Wagner's opera, published by Carl Giessel (Bayreuth). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some dust stains, ink markings on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

German heldentenor (1849-1912), notable for creating the title role in Wagner's Parsifal in 1882, being known as well for his excellent Tannhäuser, Lohengrin, and Walther. Unsigned vintage cabinet photograph of him as Parsifal in the first act of Wagner's opera, published by Carl Giessel (Bayreuth). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some dust stains, ink markings on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Austrian soprano (1844-1918) best known for Wagnerian roles, appearing as Brunnhilde in the first complete Ring Cycle in Bayreuth in 1876, and starring in the world premiere performances of Siegfried and Parsifal, also at Bayreuth. Unsigned vintage cabinet photo of her as Kundry (a role she created in the 1882 world premiere) in the second act of Wagner's Parsifal for the 1884 production of the opera, published by Carl Giessel (Bayreuth). Size is 6.5 x 4.25 inches, spotted rust, ink markings on verso, in very good condition.

Austrian soprano (1844-1918) best known for Wagnerian roles, appearing as Brunnhilde in the first complete Ring Cycle in Bayreuth in 1876, and starring in the world premiere performances of Siegfried and Parsifal, also at Bayreuth. Unsigned vintage cabinet photo of her as Kundry (a role she created in the 1882 world premiere) in the first act of Wagner's Parsifal for the 1884 production of the opera, published by Carl Giessel (Bayreuth). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, spotted rust, ink markings on verso, in very good condition.

German baritone (1849-1903), who achieved great recognition for his Wagner roles in Berlin, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Bayreuth Festival. Beautiful unsigned 1884 vintage cabinet photo of him as Amfortas (a role he created in the 1882 world premiere) in Wagner's "Parsifal" published by Carl Giessel (Bayreuth). Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, spotted rust, ink markings on verso, in very good condition.

Hungarian violinist (1831-1907), conductor, composer, and teacher who made an international career; widely regarded as one of the most significant violinists of the 19th century. Beautiful unsigned vintage cabinet phot of the violinist by photographer Elliott & Fry (London). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, ink markings on verso, in very good condition.

German actor (1828-1900). Fine unsigned cabinet photograph of the actor by Fritz Luckhardt. Size is 4.3 x 6.6 inches, in very good condition.

German baritone (1859-1923), who sang at the most important theaters and Festivals in Europe, including Bayreuth. Fine cabinet photograph of him as Walther in Wagner's "Tannhauser" by photographer W. Hoffert signed by the baritone. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, ink markings on verso, in very good condition.

German actress (1835-1916). A fine set of 2 vintage cabinet photographs of the actress by photographer W. Hoffert signed by Ulrich. Each one's size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, ink markings on verso, in overall very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.