Singer Autographs & Memorabilia (A-D)

Belgian baritone (1883-1947) who made his debut in Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, a leading performer at the Royal Opera House, Metropolitan Opera, and Chicago Grand Opera.  Signed photograph, shown as himself inscribed and dated in Buenos Aires in 1925. Photo size is 6.5 x 9 inches, mounted on cardboard, total item size is 9 x 11 inches, some rust and mounting traces on the edges of the photo, otherwise in good condition.   

Belgian baritone (1883-1947), a leading performer at the Royal Opera House, Metropolitan Opera, and Chicago Grand Opera.  Signed photograph, shown in role with extensive inscription, dated in Milan in 1929. Bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped on front by photographer M. Castagneri, Milan. Size is 6 x 9 inches, small crease on bottom left and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.   

French dramatic soprano (1927-2007) who later became a mezzo-, excelled in both French and German repertoire. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in costume as Madame Lidoine (Mother Marie) in Poulenc's opera Dialogues des Carmelites -a role she created for the premiere of the original French version in Paris on June 21st, 1957, conducted by Pierre Dervaux.  Size is 8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

French dramatic soprano (1927-2007) who later became a mezzo-, excelled in both French and German repertoire. Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment in French, shown in role. Size is 7.9 x 11.7 inches, ink-stamped on verso by photographer Rudolf Betz (Bayreuth Festival), in excellent condition.

Romanian soprano (1887-1960). Large beautiful photograph shown as herself, signed and inscribed by her, dated in 1925. Photograph is blind-stamped on the front by photographer Mario Castagneri, Milan. Size is 10.7 x 16 inches, some stains at the top, otherwise in very good condition.

Romanian mezzo-soprano (1887-1960). Attractive vintage photograph shown as herself, signed and inscribed by her, dated in 1932. Photograph is blind-stamped on the front by Foto Reale photographers, Rome. The 6.75 x 9.25 inch photo is mounted onto solid cardboard, total item size is 7.75 x 10 inches, several creases on the top right of the photo, otherwise in very good condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1882-1946), and singing teacher whose best-known pupils were Janine Micheau and Gerard Souzay. Signed photograph, shown as herself, dated in 1925. This is a 5.25 x 7 inch photo mounted on cardboard, total item size is 10 x 13.5 inches, stamped on verso of cardboard by Joaillier photographers, Paris, small tear on top left of photo and wear on the cardboard, otherwis in very good condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1882-1946), and singing teacher whose best-known pupils were Janine Micheau and Gerard Souzay. Signed oval-shaped photograph, shown in role Size is 3 x 5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1882-1946), and singing teacher whose best-known pupils were Janine Micheau and Gerard Souzay. Signed oval-shaped photograph, shown in role Size is 3 x 5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

American tenor (1900-1972), one of the leading singers at the Met Opera in New York, a performer who has left many recordings. Fine photograph shown as himself, signed and inscribed by him. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian-born soprano and operetta singer. Large black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown in role, dated in Torino, 1911, mounted on a photographer mat by Varischi & Artico, Milan. Size is 11.2 x 14.3 inches, trimmed at the top, some loss of paper over the upper-right corner, otherwise in very good condition.

American soprano (1879-1962), signed photgraph, shown in role in Wagner's Gotterdammerung, dated in 1922. Inscribed. Bold handwriting and signature. Printed signature on front of photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 6 x 8 inches, slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

Portuguese baritone (1856-1921), who sang leading roles in opera houses throughout Europe. Signed photo postcard, shown as Hans Heilling, dated in 1910. Size is 3.4 x 5.25 inches, some silvering, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1871-1959) whose real name was Maria Clotilde Gigli. Signed vintage cabinet photograph, shown as herself. Photo by Rembrandt photo studio. This is a 5 x 7.25 inch photo mounted on a cabinet, total item size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches. Small creases on bottom edges of the cabinet not affecting the photo or signatures itself, which are in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1871-1959) whose real name was Maria Clotilde Gigli. Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. This is a 6.5 x 10.25 inch photo mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 8.25 x 13 inches. Small creases on edges of the cardboard not affecting the photo or signatures itself, which are in excellent condition.

French tenor (1871-1939). Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1911. Blind stamped on front by photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 5 x 8 inches, small tear on top left and slight paper loss on bottom right, otherwise in very good condition. 

Prominent Italian baritone (1882-1963). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by him, here shown as Rigoletto in Verdi's opera; blind-stamped over the lower-left corner by Colomines & Co. (Havana). Size is 7.7 x 9.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Prominent Italian baritone (1882-1963). An original black-and-white photograph by Mishkin (New York) featuring Danise as Guglielmo Tell in Rossini's opera, signed by the baritone in New York in 1923. Size is 8 x 9.8 inches, loss of paper over the lower-left corner, stains, in overall good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a clip from a program for a performance of Rossini's Guglielmo Tell at The Metropolitan Opera in 1931, starring Giuseppe Danise, Giacomo Lauri-Volpi, Ezio Pinza, and conductor Tullio Serafin.

Celebrated Romanian soprano (1860-1939), and creator of the titles roles in Puccini's "Tosca", Mascagni's "Iris", and Catalani's "La Wally". Beautiful sepia photo postcard signed by her and dated 1903, at the bottom, shown as Tosca in Puccini's opera. There is also a facsimile (printed) vertical signature next to her image, with the words "Floria Tosca". Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, very small loss of paper over the right border, not affecting the signature, in excellent condition.

French operetta singer (1912-1987). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in French; photo by Studio Harcourt (Paris). Size is 7.25 x 10.2 inches, some imperfections along the borders, in overall very good condition.

Welsh tenor (1858-1943), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Photo by Breitkopf and Hartel, London. Size 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Mexican baritone (1870-1918), recognized for singing in various stages across Europe and South America, and later debuted at the Met Opera as Enrico in Lucia di Lammermoor.  He is also known as Gustavo Berl-Resky. Fine cabinet photograph shown as himself, signed and inscribed by him, dated in Milan, 1909. Photo by Giulio Rossi, Milan. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition. Rare!

American mezzo-soprano/contralto and voice teacher (1878-1934). Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Bold handwriting and signature. This is a 7 x 9.25 inch photograph mounted onto soft cardboard. Total item size is 9.5 x 13.25 inches, small tear at very top left of the cardboard (not the photograph itself), otherwise in excellent condition. 

American mezzo-soprano/contralto and voice teacher (1878-1934). Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. Bold handwriting and signature. Printed signature on front of photographer Mishkin, New York.  Size is 4.5 x 8.75 inches, small paper loss at very top left of the photo (not affecting image and signature), otherwise in excellent condition. 

American baritone of Spanish parentage (1872-1949), who left many great recordings and became an important teacher later in life. Beautiful signed photo portrait, inscribed and dated in New York in 1941. Size is 8 x 10 inches, attached to a solid cardboard backing with slight crease to the right of the image and on bottom of photo but otherwise in excellent condition.

American baritone (1872-1949) of Spanish parentage. Beautiful sepia photograph of the baritone signed and inscribed by him with a long sentiment, dated 1927; ink-stamped on verso by photographer G. Maillard Kesslere. Size is 7.8 x 10 inches, small loss of paper in all four corners, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

American baritone and teacher (1874-1949), raised in Spain. He developed an important career mostly as a recital singer and left a good amount of recordings. Uncut signed record label, for one of his recordings, matted with a nice photo, shown as himself. Sizes are 13.5 x 9.75 inches (total mat size), 3.5 x 3.75 inches (signed label) and 3.75 x 5 inches (photo). Double acid-free mat, all in excellent condition.  

Italian bass, signed vintage cabinet photograph, inscribed with short sentiment, dated in Buenos Aires in 1902. Bold handwriting and signature. Photo by G. Aquilin, Venice. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Star Spanish lyric soprano (1923-2005) and recitalist whose career began after the Second World War and reached its height in the years from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s. Signed photograph shown as herself, young, inscribed and dated in 1952. Bold handwriting and signature in attractive blue ink. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. Watch Mrs. De Los Angeles performing live Manuel de Falla's "Jota" in 1957:

Star Spanish lyric soprano (1923-2005) and recitalist whose career began after the Second World War and reached its height in the years from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment in Spanish, here shown as Manon in Massenet's opera. Size is 4.75 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1876-1950), one of the stars of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, for over 20 years. Gorgeous sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him in Italian and dated in New York, 1929, shown as himself. Size is 7.75 x 9.7 inches, minor damage over the left border, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian baritone (1876-1950), one of the stars of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, for over 20 years. Fine sepia photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment dated in New York, 1933. Size is 5.8 x 9.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Swiss tenor (1913-1997), signed photograph, shown as the Duke of Mantua in Verdi's Rigoletto, inscribed and dated in 1951. Stamped on verso by photographer Max Erlanger de Rosen, Paris. Size is 6.75 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano/mezzo-soprano (1861-1949). Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in 1927. This is a 6 x 8.5 inch photo mounted onto soft cardboard, the handwriting and signature traverses both the photo and part of the cardboard beneath, total item size is 7.5 x 11 inches, attractive vintage item, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1881-1955), acclaimed as a star singer at Teatro La Scala, well known for performing several important roles in such operas as Madama Butterfly, L'Africaine, Carmen and Cavalleri Rusticana. Signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed in Buenos Aires, dated in 1915. This 4 x 5.75 inch photo is mounted onto solid cardboard, total item size is 6.25 x 8.5 inches. Photo is by Francesco Reale, Rome (his printed signature is at the bottom of the cardboard). Beautiful vintage item in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1881-1955), acclaimed as a star singer at Teatro La Scala, well known for performing several important roles in such operas as Madama Butterfly, L'Africaine, Carmen and Cavalleri Rusticana. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in 1929.  Size is 6 x 10.25 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1881-1955), acclaimed as a star singer at Teatro La Scala, well known for performing several important roles in such operas as Madama Butterfly, L'Africaine, Carmen, and Cavalleria Rusticana. Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed and dated in 1916. Photo size is 6.25 x 8.25 inches, small crease on bottom left and slight paper loss on various corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1893-1964), active in the early to mid-twentieth century.  Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly the Duke in Verdi's Rigoletto), dated in 1925. Blind stamped by photographer Carlo de Marchi, Milan.  Photo size is 7 x 11 inches mounted to soft cardboard, total item is 8.75 x 12.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

American soprano (1880-1925), whose real name was Bernice James, married to Italian tenor Pietro de Pasquali, who managed an opera troupe, with her as the principal soprano. Fine photograph shown as herself boldly signed with a text. Photograph is stamped on verso by photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 6 x 9.25 inches, a small piece is missing on the top left and right corners, otherwise in excellent condition.

Polish bass (1853-1917), one of the leading singers at the Metropolitan Opera of New York, during the golden age of recordings. Brother of star tenor Jean De Reszke. Signed cabinet photo, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1894. Photo by Charles L. Ritzmann, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small cuts on top and bottom left edges, otherwise in very good condition.

Polish bass (1853-1917), one of the leading singers at the Metropolitan Opera of New York, during the golden age of recordings. Brother of star tenor Jean De Reszke. Signed cabinet photo, shown as himself, dated in 1897. Size is 4.25 x 5.75 inches, small crease on top left and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Polish tenor (1850-1925) and Polish bass (1853-1917), brothers. Beautiful original cabinet photograph by Aimé Dupont (New York) featuring the brothers De Reszke, signed by both artists. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, irregular coloration over the image, otherwise in good condition.

Polish star tenor (1850-1925). Beautiful vintage cabinet photo signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment (ink marking on verso indicate April 1895). Size is 4.2 x 6. 4 inches, small scratch over the upper-right border, in very good condition.

Spanish bass (1874-1953) whose career developed mostly at the Metropolitan Opera between 1901 and 1920. Vintage cabinet photograph of the bass by F. Leblanc (Valparaiso) signed by De Segurola with a long sentiment dated 1899. Size is 5.25 x 8.3 inches, minor damage over the lower-left corner, some stains, in overall very good condition.

Spanish bass (1874-1953) whose career developed mostly at the Metropolitan Opera between 1901 and 1920. Signed photograph, inscribed and dated in 1948. Stamped on verso by photographer Norma Lloyd, Bruno Studios, Hollywood. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on top left and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.