Unsigned Opera Photos

Group of 20 unsigned photos depicting singers in role, from the Arena di Verona opera in Italy, from the 1950s to the 1980s.  Most 7 x 9 inches, several noteworthy artists including Giulietta Simionato, Renato Bruson, and Piero Cappucilli, all in very good condition. Sold only as lot. 

American soprano (1886-1961), lot of 5 unsigned vintage photos, shown in various roles including in Traviata, Butterfly, among others. Most are 8 x 10 inches and stamped on verso by photographer. All in excellent condition, sold only as lot.

Star Italian tenor (1915-1982), considered one of the greatest voices of the 20th Century. Nice lot of 39 rare unsigned photos of him, in various sizes (from 3 x 4 inches up to 5 x 7 inches, with around a dozen being in the larger size, the rest in 3.5 x 5.5 inches and smaller). Lots of casual, unusual photographs, some on stage shots. All real photos on photo paper, not postcards, in very good condition. Click on thumbnails to see scans.  

Star Italian tenor (1915-1982), considered one of the greatest voices of the 20th Century. Nice lot of 40 rare unsigned photos of him, in various sizes (from 3 x 4 inches up to 5 x 7 inches, with most being around 3.5 x 5.5 inches). Lots of casual, unusual photographs, some backstage. All real photos in photo paper, no postcards, in very good condition. Click on thumbnails to see scans.

Superstar Spanish tenor (b. 1941), lot of 15 unsigned photos, as himself, with family and with colleagues, taken by photographer Erika Davidson, New York. All stamped on verso by Erika Davidson. Sizes range from 5 x 8 inches to 8.5 x 11 inches, most are 8.5 x 11. All in excellent condition, sold only as lot.

Superstar Spanish tenor, conductor and opera manager (b.1941), one of the greatest of the 20th century and with one of the largest repertoires in opera history, lot of 6 unsigned photos , shown mostly as himself and several in role, sizes range from 7 x 11.5 to 8 x 10 inches. All are in excellent condition, sold only as lot. 

Group of 56 unsigned photos mostly taken from English opera houses including Royal Opera, London, English National Opera, Sadler's Wells Opera, as well as the BBC from the 1950s to the 1980s. Includes leading U.K. artists such as John Tomlinson, Felicity Palmer and Stuart Burrows as well as great international artists of the era including Leyontyne Price, Shirley Verrett and Placido Domingo . Most are 8 x 10 inches and stamped on verso by photorapher, in excellent condition, sold only as lot.  

Group of 65 photo postcards of French opera singers, Collection Artistique du Vin Desiles, each one is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition. Many famous names, each one showing a printed signature and inscription by each singer. Not sold separately.

Group of 65 photo postcards of French opera singers, Collection Artistique du Vin Desiles, each one is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition. Many famous names, each one showing a printed signature and inscription by each singer. Not sold separately.

French mezzo-soprano (1837-1905) and creator of the role of Carmen in its world premier, unsigned photo shown as herself, attached to a slightly larger soft cardboard. Size is 3.25 x 4.6 inches, in good condition.

American soprano (b. 1936), particularly known for her performances in Verdi roles. Lot of 15 unsigned photos, shown mostly in role at the New York City Opera. Sizes range from 7 x 9 to 8 x 10 inches. In excellent condition, sold only as lot. 

Italian-American soprano (1901-1986), lot of 6 unsigned photos, shown mostly as herself and 1 in role. All but one are 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian-American tenor (1868-1948), who was also teacher, impresario and song composer. Giannini was one of the first tenors to make recordings, and was the father of famous soprano Dusolina Giannini (1902-1986). Large vintage photo, unsigned, shown as himself, size is 8 x 11 inches, some storage holes on corners, in good condition.

Moravian soprano (1887-1982), beautiful portrait image shown as herself, 8.5 x 11.75 inches, an original photo stamped on verso by photographer Setzer, Vienna, 1930, who also signed in pencil on the front. In excellent condition. 

Spanish tenor (1927-1999), lot of 7 unsigned photos, shown as himself. All stamped on verso by photographer Erika Davidson, New York, 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Group of 12 unsigned photos depicting singers in role, from Teatro La Scala. Most are from the 1950s and 60s, all but 1 stamped on verso by official photographer Erio Piccagliani. Most 7 x 9 inches, many famous names including Ebe Stignani, Giulietta Simionato and Giuseppe Di Stefano, all in very good condition. Not sold individually.

Group of 39 unsigned photos, 4x 6 inches, mostly depicting singers in role, from Teatro La Scala. Most are from the 1950s and 60s, some older, many are photos by official photographer Erio Piccagliani. Many famous names, all in very good condition. Also: 2 pages of program/playbill combining images of performers in Falstaff premiere in 1893 and 1943 50th anniversary revival.  Not sold individually, only as lot. All are in excellent condition. 

Group of 50 unsigned photos depicting singers in role, from Teatro La Scala. Most are from the 1950s and 60s, some older, mostly not stamped on verso, and most are photos by official photographer Erio Piccagliani. Many famous names, all in very good condition. Not sold individually.

Fantastic collection of 98 original photo postcards from Teatro La Scala, from the 1920s, each showing the stage with a scene from one of their opera productions. Each one is sized 5.5 x 3.5 inches, some with some silvering, overall in excellent condition. Most different, a couple of repeats. A great perspective of what opera productions were nearly a century ago, at one of the most famous theaters in the world. See scans by clicking on the thumbnails.

Russian-born French soprano (1860-1936), unsigned photo in role (probably as Isolde), blind stamped on 1913 and attached to a slightly larger piece of cardboard. Size is 5 x 7.65 inches, in excellent condition.

Group of 20 unsigned photos mostly depicting singers in role,from Lyric Opera of Chicago. Most are from the 1950s and 60s, all stamped on verso by official photographer Nancy Sorensen. Among  the many famous artists included are Giuseppe Di Stefano, Jean Madeira,Tito Gobbi, Renata Tebaldi, Giuletta Simionato, Birgit Nilsson, Jon Vickers, and Boris Christoff. All photos are 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. Not sold individually.

Group of 17 unsigned photos mostly taken at the Metropolitan Opera in New York between the 1930s to the 1990s. Includes many leading artists shown both as themselves and in role, among them are Maria Callas, Lawrence Tibbett, Luciano Pavarotti, and Placido Domingo. All are 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition, sold only as lot.  

Group of 27 unsigned photos taken by the Metropolitan Opera Press Department between the 1950s to the 1970s. Includes many leading artists shown both as themselves and in role, among them are Franco Corelli, Grace Bumbry, Regine Crespin and Placido Domingo. Several stamped on verso by photographer. Most are 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition, sold only as lot.  

Group of 49 unsigned photos taken at the Metropolitan Opera in New York by photographer Erika Davidson, from the 1960s to the 1990s. Includes many leading artists shown both as themselves and in role, among them are Franco Corelli, Leonie Rysanek, Luciano Pavarotti, Birgit Nilsson, Jon Vickers, Teresa Stratas, Magda Olivero, and Mirella Freni. Most are 8 x 10 inches, all are stamped on verso by photographer Erika Davidson. In excellent condition, sold only as lot.