Singer Autographs & Memorabilia (A-D)

American soprano (1850-1891) and impresario known for her pure, clear voice of great flexibility and volume. Beautiful cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by her, dated in 1879, shown in role; photo by H. Rocher, Chicago. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition. 

American soprano (1850-1891) and impresario known for her pure, clear voice of great flexibility and volume. Beautiful cabinet photograph signed on verso with short sentiment (recipient unknown), dated in 1881, photo on front shows her in role; photo by Anderson, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

German soprano (1886-1977) who had a successful career as an interpreter of Strauss and Wagner heroines.  Large wonderful signed photo shown as herself, ovalized and mounted on a photographer mat, inscribed to opera director Max Ast, dated in Vienna, 1926.  Photo is also signed in pencil by the photographer (illegible name).  Total size is 9.75 x 12.9 inches, actual photo is 6.2 x 8.3 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1886-1977) who had a successful career as an interpreter of Strauss and Wagner heroines.  Larger size photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in Richard Strauss II's operetta "A Night in Venice". Photo is ink-stamped on verso and signed in pencil on the front by photographer Edith Glogau, Vienna.  Total size is 9.8 x 14.9 inches, actual photo is 6.4 x 8.1 inches, creases on corners, otherwise in very good condition.

German soprano (1886-1977) who had a successful career as an interpreter of Strauss and Wagner heroines.  Signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, a 6.25 x 8 inch photo, mounted onto a 9.75 x 12.5 inch soft cardboard mat, inscribed.  Some small creases on far edges of the cardboard, otherwise in excellent condition.

German bass-baritone (1926-2019), especially known for Wagnerian repertoire at Bayreuth, Salzburg, and many other houses. Gorgeous extra large color photograph signed by him with a short sentiment, shown as Moses (not sure if in Schoenberg's opera or Rossini's opera). Size is 15.7 x 23.3 inches, minor damage over the left border, in overall very good condition.

German lyric soprano (1890-1955), lover of the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, widely considered to be the inspiration for the role of Liu in his opera Turandot, written with her voice in mind (though not performed by her at the world premiere).  Signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Ambroise Thomas's Mignon. Blind stamped on front by both photographer Setzer, Vienna and by Magasin Metropole photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Belgian bass-baritone, conductor and composer (1833-1875), who had an active career as a singer in Paris and London where he died at age 41. Very fine carte-de-visite signed and inscribed on verso by him; photo by S. Bureau, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in very good condition.

Italian soprano. Black-and-white imperial cabinet photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1900, mounted on a mat by photographer Anadone (Novara). Total size is 6.9 x 9.75 inches, minor stains, in very good condition.

Italian soprano and teacher (1882-1954) who performed in Europe, United States, and mostly in Buenos Aires where she lived after 1911. Black and white photo postcard signed by her. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, some silvering around borders, otherwise in excellent condition. Listen to Adelina Agostinelli's 1910 recording of Elisabetta's aria "Tu, che la vanitá":

Italian soprano and teacher (1882-1954) who performed in Europe, United States, and mostly in Buenos Aires where she lived after 1911. Signed postcard photograph, shown as herself or possibly in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, some silvering around borders and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1888-?), also known as Rina Agozzi, signed photograph, shown as herself. 3.25 x 4.5 inch postcard photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 7 x 9.25 inches, creases and wear on the cardboard, photo itself is in very good condition. 

Italian tenor (1886-1966) whose career focused mostly in Italy.  Large size photograph mounted on a photographer mat, signed by him and inscribed to the Direction of Teatro Municipale, dated in Reggio Emilia, 1921; blind-stamped on the front by R. Petrelli, Florence.  Total size is 9.8 x 14.25 inches, actual photo is 6.4 x 9.1 inches, some silvering on edges, minor creases and minor damages on corners of the mat, otherwise in very good condition.

Romanian soprano (b. 1965) and French tenor (b. 1963), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Puccini's La Boheme. Size is 8 x 10.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Romanian soprano (b. 1965) and French tenor (b. 1963), double signed photograph, shown in title roles of Gounod's Romeo et Juliette. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition.

French tenor (b.1963), of Sicilian ancestry, one of the most popular tenor voices, and Ukrainian-American bass (b. 1941).  Wonderful double signed photograph, shown in Donizetti´s opera L´Elisir d´Amore at the Metropolitan Opera. Size is 8 x 10 inches, photographer sticker on verso by Winnie Klotz, New York, in excellent condition.

French tenor of Sicilian ancestry (b. 1963), and Lithuanian soprano (b.1961), double signed photograph, shown in roles at curtain calls following a performance of Verdi's Aida at La Scala, Milan, in 2006. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian American soprano (1909-2014) and Russian-born American baritone (1892-1986), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Verdi's La Traviata. Cehanovsky's signature is inscribed and dated in 1957. Bold handwriting and signatures. Blind stamped on front and stamped on verso by photographer Mark Hagmann, Philadelphia. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian American soprano (1909-2014), Star Italian tenor (1921-2003), and celebrated Italian soprano (1922-2004). Photograph signed by all three of them, shown backstage at a gala that took place in Philadelphia in December 1966. Size is 3.5 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian-born American soprano (1909-2014), noted especially for her portrayals of the lyric heroines of Verdi and Puccini, and a leading artist with The Met Opera from 1940 to 1966. Set of one 8 x 10 signed photograph, shown as herself, along with three signed program pages for concert recitals accompanied by pianist Pablo Miquel, 4 pages each (6.25 x 9.5 inches) with full listing of pieces and program notes,  and two autograph notes signed, 2 pages each, one in Italian (sold untranslated) and one in English. Very small creases and 1 tear on edge of the photo, several creases and bends on the programs, otherwise items are in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Italian-born American soprano (1909-2014), who sang at the Met Opera for over 25 years. Albanese was noted for her performances of Verdi and Puccini roles, later in her life worked to help young musicians and singers. Signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: signed Opera News magazine program/cast page of a 1958 radio broadcast of Puccini's La Boheme from the Metropolitan Opera, New York with her signature on the photo of her as Mimi. Size of each page is 6.75 x 10 inches, in very good condition, not sold separately. 

Star Canadian soprano (1847-1930), one of the leading singers of the late 19th-early 20th centuries.  Autograph letter signed, 4 pages, dated in London in 1908, written in English. ALSO INCLUDED: signed publicity photograph on third page of this document with brief musical quote, also dated in 1908. Size of each page is 5 x 6.25 inches, small tear on last 2 pages not affecting image or text. Otherwise in very good condition, not sold separately.   

Dutch-born French baritone (1866-1926). Signed Autograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1915. Photo by Felix photography studio, Paris. 7 x 10 inch photo mounted onto soft cardboard, total item size is 9 x 12.25 inches, small bullet hole at top right of cardboard (not on the photo itself), otherwise in excellent condition. 

New Zealand-born Australian-raised soprano (1879-1952), famous during the first three decades of the 20th century for her partnerships with Enrico Caruso at The Met Opera. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown as Mimí in Puccini's opera La Bohème. Printed signature on front of photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, small creases on corners, (not affecting signature), otherwise in very good condition.

Polish soprano (1894-?), sang mainly in France between 1913 and the 1930s. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Paris in 1923. Blind stamped on front and printed signature on verso of photographer Talbot, Paris. Oval shaped photo on soft cardboard, item size is 8 x 12 inches, small bullet holes and creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

British bass (1884-1973), who had a career in both oratorio and opera. Signed photo, shown as himself, dated in 1932. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches. Blind stamped by photographer S.Georges, in excellent condition.

German dramatic soprano (1880-1975). Signed photograph, shown as Brunhilde in Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen",  inscribed in New York, dated in 1923.  Printed signature of photographer on front. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some rust above the photo not affecting image and signature, otherwise in excellent condition. 

American tenor (1889-1954), particularly associated with the Metropolitan Opera of New York and for his later career in Wagnerian roles. Signed photo, shown at home rehearsing with another singer. Size is 8 x 10 inches, stamped on verso by photographer Ben Greenhaus, New York, in excellent condition.

American tenor (1889-1954), particularly associated with the Metropolitan Opera of New York and for his later career in Wagnerian roles. Beautiful sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in 1921, shown as Pinkerton in Puccini's "Madama Butterfly". An original photograph by Hermann Mishkin, New York, blind-stamped on the lower-left corner on the front.  Size is 6 x 8 inches, minor damage at the center-left, otherwise in excellent condition.

American tenor (1889-1954), particularly associated with the Metropolitan Opera of New York and for his later career in Wagnerian roles. Amazing black and white photograph signed by him, shown in an unknown role, dated in 1939. Size is 8 x 10 inches, on double-weight photo paper, in excellent condition. Listen to Paul Althouse singing Act I "Winterstürme" from Wagner's Die Walküre:

Spanish baritone (b.1966), who has had a major international opera career since the early 1990s. Signed photo, shown as himself. Size is 8 x 10 inches.

Argentinian tenor (b.1962) and Latvian mezzo-soprano (b.1976), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Massenet's Werther in 2005. Size is 8 x 11.5 inches, in excellent 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.

Norwegian bass (1896-1940), who had an active international career and was especially known for Mozart and Wagnerian roles. Sepia photograph signed by him, dated 1931. Size is 8.3 x 10.6 inches, small loss of paper over the lower-right corner, mounting damage on verso, otherwise in very good condition.  

Belgian baritone and voice teacher (1903-1980). Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed and dated in 1932. Size is 4.75 x 8 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

Italian tenor (1920-1996), large signed photo, shown as a Fisherman in Rossini's Guglielmo Tell at the Teatro Reale in Rome, dated in 1942. Attractive 3.25 x 5.25 photo attached to solid cardboard backing, total item is 6.75 x 9 inches (signature and personalized inscription is contained on cardboard below the photo).  Blind stamped by Foto Reale, Rome. Attractive historical item in excellent condition!

Spanish-Catalan tenor (b. 1939), leading interpreter of Italian and French lyric tenor roles from the 1960s to 1990's. Signed photograph, shown as the Duke of Mantua in Verdi's Rigoletto, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Mezey Bela Felv, Budapest. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, small crease at top left corner, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Spanish tenor (b.1939), a leading interpreter of Italian and French lyric tenor roles from the 1960s to 1990s.  Fine black-and-white photograph mounted on cardboard signed and inscribed by him, shown as the Duke of Mantua in Verdi's "Rigoletto". Size is 3.75 x 5.7 inches, in very good condition.

Mexican tenor (b.1950), signed photo, shown as Edgardo in Lucia di Lammermoor. Size is 7.75 x 10 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer.

Italian soprano (1891-1951) and Argentinian mezzo-soprano (1903-1974), double signed photograph, shown in roles. Stamped on verso by Annibale Annibaletto photographers, Brescia. This is a 4 x 5.75 inch photograph matted on soft cardboard, total item size is 7.5 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition. Rare!

Italian soprano (1891-1951), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Milan in 1938. Bold handwriting and signature. This is a  6.5 x 8.75 inch photo mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 7.5 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1906-1991).  Large signed photo shown probably as Floria Tosca in Puccini's opera, inscribed and dated in 1940.  Photo is also signed in pencil by photographer (illegible name).  Size is 11.25 x 13.9 inches, cracks on borders, small loss of paper over the upper-right corner, priced accordingly.

American mezzo-soprano (1894-1989). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment, shown in role. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

American mezzo-soprano (1894-1989), signed photograph, shown as herself, young, inscribed and dated in 1918. Clear and bold handwriting and signature in attractive silver ink. Photo by C. Mishkin, New York. Size is 7 x 9 inches, very small creases on bottom left and right, otherwise in excellent condition.