Recently Added Authentic Autographs and Memorabilia

Turkish-born cellist (1903-1969). Nice black-and-white promo photograph signed by him. Size is 3.75 x 5.7 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1871-1924), creator of the role of Vittelio Scarpia during the world premiere of Puccini's opera "Tosca" in 1900. Regular postcard with a regular view of Buenos Aires from 1907 signed by him. Size is 5.5 x 3.4 inches, spotted rust stains, in overall very good condition.

Belgian mezzo-soprano. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her and dated at Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, 1919, shown in role. Size is 3.4 x 5.3 inches, creases over the left border, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian baritone (1878-1942) who enjoyed an international reputation and sang for 13 years at the Metropolitan Opera. Fine black-and-white photo postcard signed by him and dated in Buenos Aires, 1912, shown young. Size is 3.5 x 5.3 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Polish-born pianist (1890-1970), composer, and teacher, who lived in Uruguay most of his life. Nice black-and-white photo postcard signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated 1914, shown at his piano. Size is 5.3 x 3.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech soprano (1905-1990), also known as Zdenka Zika, signed photograph, shown as herself, dated in Vienna in 1934. Photo by Residenz photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.                          Default Title                          

Austrian bass-baritone (1917-1992), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, young, dated in 1937, signed and inscribed on verso. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German baritone (1896-1939), signed postcard photograph, shown in role (likely Gerard in Giordano's Andrea Chenier). Size is 3.2 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Norwegian ballerina and actress (1917-2003); and American actor (1906-2005). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by both artists, shown in the film "On Your Toes" (1939). Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-born Israeli ballet duo (b.1938 and b.1950). Set of two photographs, one signed and inscribed, and the other just signed, shown in perfomance; photos by photographer Jaacov Agor. Each one's size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian-American prima ballerina and also an actress (1919-1996). Nice note signed by her on the back of a postcard with a reproduction of the "Song of Joy and Sadness" by Russian artist V.M. Vasnezoff, to the ballet historian Cyril Beaumont (1891-1976), sending Christmas wishes. Size is 5.5 x 3.5 inches, in excellent condition.

New Zealand-born actor (b.1964) who has earned many accolades; active since 1985. Gorgeous color movie-still photograph of the film "L.A. Confidential" (1997) signed by him. Size is 9.9 x 7.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1914-1984), active between 1942-1984. Nice black-and-white casual photograph signed by him. Size is 5.8 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

French painter (1823-1906) and scenic designer, particularly known for his work at the Paris Opera. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated December 26, 1864, to a gentleman as secretary of the Académie Impériale des Sciences, Belles lettres & Arts de Savoie, as follows: “…J’ai l’honneur de vous annoncer que l’académie Impériale de Savoie vous a reçu au nombre des membres correspondants…”.  Size is 8.3 x 10.5 inches, central fold, creases, letterhead, in overall very good condition.

British singer (b.1932), actress, and songwriter; began her professional career as a child performer and has had the longest career of any British entertainer. Fine CBS promo photograph signed by her with a short sentiment dated 1980. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian dancer (1865-1942), choreographer, and ballet master. Very informative autograph letter signed in Italian, dated in Vichy, June 25, 1933, as Maitre de Ballet au Grand Casino, Guerra writes to the artistic Director of La Scala Nino Cattozzo concerning a Ballet proposition for the Theatre's upcoming season, as follows: “…Per la ventura stagione del teatro alla Scala ho l’onore di proporle il mio ballo “Siama”. Questo ballo fu rappresentato alla Scala stessa nel 1912. Ebbe esito brillante, tanto che fu replicato per ben trentatré sere (…) vide la luce della ribalta, la primissima volta, sulle scene del Teatro dell’opera di Budapest, ove il compianto Direttore Mingardi, venne a vederlo. (…) si tratta di uno spettacolo di ambiente prettamente giapponese (…) La musica è di autore ungherese, leggerina piuttosto ma aggraziata, melodiosa e ben instrumentata…”. Size is 8 x 10.6 inches, two written pages in one sheet (front and back), letterhead “Casino de Vichy”, storage holes, in very good condition.

Austrian actress (1914-2008) whose artistic name was Claude Farell. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her; stamped on verso by "Germania-Film S.A.". Size is 5.5 x 8.2 inches, in excellent condition.

French ballet dancer (1927-1993), and choreographer. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by him, shown in a dancing pose. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English retired actor (b.1933), who has appeared in more than 160 films over a career spanning eight decades. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown probably in one of his films. Size is 7.9 x 9.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian-born German-American actress (1892-1951) who had a successful acting career in theatre and film in the USA until she was blacklisted during the McCarthy period; active between 1916-1949. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown probably in performance. Size is 9.4 x 11.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Chilean dancer (b.1930) and also actress. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1954, shown in dancing pose. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, small loss of paper over the upper-right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.

Mexican-born American actress (1923-2011); active between 1943-1988. Beautiful casual photograph signed by her over the lower-right corner, captured while walking in the streets of Rome; photo by Italfoto (Roma). Size is 7.75 x 11.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French actress (b.1964), who has appeared in more than 60 films, particularly in French and English languages; active since 1983. Fine black-and-white studio photograph signed by her. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, signature a bit faded but still visible, otherwise in excellent condition.

Indian-born British actress (b.1940), an icon of the "swinging London" era of the 1960s; active between 1957-2012. Fine card signed by her. Size is 6 x 4 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned black-and-white photograph of her, shown probably in role. Size is 3.96 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

American drummer (1898-1959) for Milton "Mezz" Mezzrow; American pianist (1903-1983) for Louis Armstrong Band. Program for the Jazz Festival held in Nice (France) from February 22 to 28, 1948, signed by both artists, and also Sydney "Big Sid" Catlett (1910-1951), Rex Stewart (1907-1967), and others.  Size is 6.2 x 9.5 inches, full program with all pages and covers, some creases and folds, in overall very good condition.

German actor (1854-1944), and director of Burgtheater in Vienna. Short autograph note in German signed by him, dated March 25, 1906, to a certain Mr. Heck. Size is 5.6 x 3.6 inches, 1 written page, letterhead, in excellent condition. The original envelope is ALSO INCLUDED.

Austrian-American opera producer (1903-1973). He was also known as Little Hans as the first child to be analyzed by Sigmund Freud, a study published in 1909 in Analysis of a Phobia in a Five-year-old Boy. Autograph letter in Italian signed by him, dated January 28, 1965, to the artistic director Francesco Siciliani (1911-1996), concerning the baritone Abe Polakoff: “…il baritono Americano Abe Poliakoff mi ha informato che probabilmente farà una audizione per Lei nei primi giorni di febbraio. Vorrei dirle che io considero Polakoff un elemento di grande qualità per parti come il TONIO nei Pagliacci. Io l’ho portato a Zurigo, ma dopo la mia demissione la sua situazione era divenuta difficile siccome lui non vuole cantare il repertorio italiano in tedesco come lo chiedono lì adesso. Nel frattempo Polakoff ha avuto un enorme successo come TONIO a Monaco…”. Size is 8.2 x 11.5 inches, 1 written page, letterhead, folds, creases, in overall very good condition.

German pianist (1865-1949) and composer. Page from a music score advertising the work for piano "Thee"  signed and inscribed by the pianist with a long sentiment dated October 25, 1924. Size is 10 x 12.3 inches, folds, cracks at the top, dust stains, in overall very good condition.

German actress (1847-1931), wife to the playwright Richard Freiheer von Fuchs-Nordhoff (1855-1897). Autograph letter in German signed by her, dated in Bremen, April 1924. Size is 4.8 x 6.47 inches, 1 written page, in excellent condition.

American-born French actor (1917-1993), and also a singer, who spent most of his career in Europe. Fine sepia Barclays Disques promo photo postcard signed and inscribed by him, stamped by photographer Sam Levin. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, some dust stains over the top, in overall very good condition.  

French actress (1917-2017) of TV, stage, and films; active between 1931-2010. Gorgeous black-and-white studio photograph signed by her, shown young. Size is 3.9 x 5.6 inches, in excellent condition.

French-Armenian singer (1924-2018), lyricist, actor, and diplomat, known for his distinctive tenor voice and a successful recording career for over 70 years. Fantastic black-and-white photograph signed by him. Size is 7 x 9.2 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (1927-1987), choreographer, dancer, and film and stage director; active between 1947-1987. Fine typed letter signed by him, dated March 9, 1973, to the vice president and chief operating officer of Radio City Music Hall Charles Hacker, recommending the actress Zoya Leporska (1920-1996), as follows: “Zoya Leporska has assisted me on several Broadway productions and remained with them throughout the run of the shows. She has also recreated productions for me in London; National and Las Vegas Companies, and assisted me on a movie…”.  Size is 8.4 x 10.8 inches, 1 page, folds, light creases in overall very good condition.

American actor (1927-1987), choreographer, dancer, and film and stage director; active between 1947-1987. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment to the Russian ballet teacher Valentina Pereyaslavec (1907-1997); shown young. Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Egyptian-born singer (1925-2004) who achieved success in France in the 1960s. Nice black-and-white promo photograph by Disques Festival signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French. Size is 3.9 x 5.9 inches, in excellent condition.

American actor (b.1948), comedian, and filmmaker; active since 1975. Fine card signed and inscribed by him. Size is 5 x 3 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned casual color photograph of him. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

American actress and former model (b.1947); active in films since 1965. Very nice black-and-white studio photograph signed by her. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian ballet dancer (1914-1980) at La Scala, remembered for the roles she created for the Rome Opera. Autograph letter in Italian signed by her, dated in Milan, March 6, 1932. Radice writes: “…Una volta di più sono grata a lei ed al teatro delle premure e della bontà a mio riguardo, che sono compenso più gradito di ogni altra. Sono lietissima di collaborare – per la parte modesta che mi è data – alla sua opera appassionata e feconda…”. Translated: "Once again I am grateful to you and to the theater for the care and kindness in my regard, which are more welcome compensation than any other. I am very happy to collaborate - for the modest part that is given to me - to your passionate and fruitful work.”.  Size is 6.8 x 10.5 inches, two written pages in one sheet (front and back), letterhead, storage holes, otherwise in excellent condition.

Hungarian soprano (1894-1975). Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

German dramatic soprano (1893-?), also known as Anna Wolf-Ortner, signed postcard photograph, shown as Brunnhilde in Wagner's Die Walkure. Printed photographer signature on front. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1878-?).  Signed postcard photograph, shown as Eva in Wagner's Die Meistersinger, signed on front, extensively inscribed with additional signature on verso. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, small crease on top left, otherwise in very good condition.   

German soprano, particularly associated with the Mainz Opera. Signed postcard photograph, shown as Brunnhilde in Wagner's Die Walkure. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, beautiful vintage photo in excellent condition.

German bass-baritone (1882-1951), signed postcard photograph, shown as Kothner in Wagner's Die Meistersinger, inscribed in Amsterdam, dated in 1925. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1894-1980).  Signed photograph, shown as Loge in Wagner's Das Rheingold. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Signed postcard photograph of the Austrian tenor (1893-1962) shown as Siegfried in Wagner's Die Gotterdammerung. Photo by Haendler. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Dutch tenor (1891-1963), active from the 1920s to 1950s. Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, photo by Ludwig Harrea, Nurnberg. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor of Czech origin (1895-1955), signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Wagner's Tannhauser, inscribed with sentiment. Blind stamped on front by photographer. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor-baritone (1887-?), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1914. Photo by Hermann Leiser, Berlin. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition