Singer Autographs & Memorabilia (A-D)

French baritone (1861-1933), well known for creating various roles in French operas as Athanaël in Thaïs. Signed photo postcard, shown as Iago in Otello. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech-born German baritone (1861-1910). Signed cabinet photograph, shown as himself, signature and inscription on verso, dated in Leipzig in 1896. Photo by Hoffman and Jursch, Leipzig. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

German soprano (1881-1938), who had an excellent, thoroughly trained, expressive voice, successful in a vast repertoire, a singer who has left many recordings between 1909-1915. Signed photo postcard, shown as Elsa in Lohengrin, dated in 1912. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. For low-priced photographs signed by opera singers, please click here.

French soprano and actress (1896-?). Large photograph mounted on a mat, signed and inscribed by the singer and apparently signed as well by the photographer. Total size is 12 x 16 inches, some silvering on the photo, otherwise in very good condition. Rare!

French soprano (1884-?). Large signed photo, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in Milan, 1909. A photo by Varischi & Artico, Milan, size is 8.9 x 12.75 inches, minor rust spots, otherwise in excellent condition.

Slovenian tenor (1910-1989) and German soprano (1925-1989). Double-signed photo postcard, shown in Mozart's Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail. Stamped on verso by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.4 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (b.1965)and Peruvian tenor (b.1973). Set of 2 cards from the Metropolitan Opera, advertising an upcoming gala performance of this opera at the Met Opera, April 21st, 2008, one signed by Dessay and one by Florez. Each card is 9 x 6 inches, and has a printed verso with some press reviews and information about the production. In excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Star Czech soprano (1878-1930) who developed a very important career on both sides of the ocean. A gorgeous cabinet photograph of the artist shown in costume by photographer F.O. Lundt (Berlin) signed and inscribed by Destinn with a short sentiment dated in London, 1904. Size is 4.25 x 6.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Czech soprano (1878-1930) who developed a very important career on both sides of the ocean. Beautiful sepia photograph signed and inscribed with a short sentiment in German, shown probably as Norma. Size is 5.75 x 7.75 inches, silvering around borders, in overall very good condition.

Austrian tenor and actor (1853-1930), outstanding for his comic character acquired from the Viennese operetta. Signed cabinet photo, shown in role. Blind stamp on front by photographer E. Bieber, Hamburg, 1906. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (b.1948), well known for her interpretations of Bel canto roles as forgotten operas by Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini. Signed photo, shown in Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail, opera by Mozart. Beautiful item shown young. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in very good conditions.

Italian soprano (b.1948), well known for her interpretations of Bel canto roles as forgotten operas by Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini. Signed photo, shown as Gilda in Rigoletto, opera by Verdi, inscribed. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches. Watch Mrs. Devia performing live Gilda's Act I aria "Caro Nome" from Rigoletto:

American soprano (1852-1941), who had a very successful career in  Europe. Signed album page attached with a larger cabinet-style photograph of her, a photo by Benque, Paris. Inscribed and dated by her in 1884. On verso, there is a print depicting her, with a short comment by an artist. Size is 8.5 x 11.1 inches, in very good condition.

American mezzo-soprano (b.1969) and Finnish soprano (b.1957).  Double signed color photo shown in Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier at the San Francisco Opera, 2006.  Size is 8 x 11.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1910-1981), signed photo, shown as herself. Inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer Foto Reale, Rome. Photo is 3.25 x 4.5 inches, beautifully preserved by being attached to a solid cardboard backing, total item size is 6.8 x 9.2 inches. In excellent condition!

Italian superstar tenor (1921-2008) and celebrated American mezzo-soprano and later soprano (1937-2023). Double signed photograph, shown in role. Stamped on verso by photographer Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian superstar tenor (1921-2008) and Austrian soprano and actress (b. 1939).  Double signed photograph, shown in role in Lehar's Die Land des Lachens. Stamped on verso by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 6.5 x 9.5 inches, beautiful color photo in excellent condition. 

Italian superstar tenor (1921-2008) and German soprano (1921-2010), known for lyric Mozart and Strauss repertoire. Double signed photograph, shown as themselves, backstage. This photo has TWO signatures of the tenor in blue with the soprano's single signature in green. Size is 9.25 x 11 inches, small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Bulgarian soprano (1941-2005), a very famous interpreter of Puccini and Verdi roles. Signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Turandot at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden. Stamped on verso by photographer Zoe Dominic, London. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

German tenor and impresario (1866-1932). Original vintage cabinet photograph of the singer shown in role by photographer Aimé Dupont (New York) signed and inscribed by Dippel to the Italian conductor Vincenzo Capezza, dated in Boston, April 1907.  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor damage over the right border, mounting traces on verso, in very good condition.

Italian tenor (1890-1954) who made his debut in 1912. Beautiful half-tone photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment in Italian and a music quote, dated in Genoa, 1937, shown as Pollione in Bellini's opera "Norma"; photo from magazine Il Teatro Ilustrato. Size is 9 x 13.2 inches, missing upper corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Spanish superstar tenor (b.1941) and Greek mezzo-soprano (b. 1944), double signed photograph, shown in the title roles of Saint Saen's Samson et Dalila. Size is 8 x 11.5 inches, small crease on top left corner, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Spanish superstar tenor (b.1941) and celebrated Italian baritone (1929-2005), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Verdi's Rigoletto. Stamped on verso by photographer Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, very small crease on bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Superstar Spanish tenor, conductor and opera manager (b.1941) and Mexican composer (1949-2011), writer, and professor. Photograph signed by both artists, shown standing in front of a promotional poster for the composer's opera Il Postino starring the tenor at the Los Angeles Opera during the 2010-11 season. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Spanish star tenor (b.1941), Russian soprano (b.1971), Mexican tenor (b.1972). Fantastic larger-size color photograph signed by the three artists. Size is 11.9 x 7,9 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish superstar tenor (b.1941) and Bulgarian soprano (b.1941), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Wagner's Lohengrin, inscribed by both artists. Photo by James Heffernan, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, mounting traces  and small stains on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Spanish superstar tenor (b.1941) and American mezzo-soprano (1938-1993). Double signed photograph shown as Hoffmann and Giulietta, respectively in Offenbach's Contes D'Hoffmann. Photo by James Heffernan, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone (1893-1954), signed photograph, shown as the Count di Luna in Verdi's Trovatore, inscribed. 5.5 x 8.5 inch is mounted on soft cardboard, total item size is 9 x 11.25 inches, signature and inscription are at the bottom of the cardboard, below the photo, as is also the blind stamp by La Fototecnica photo studio, Verona. Small bullet holes and creases at various edges of the cardboard, photo itself is in excellent condition.

Indian-born American soprano (1901-1980), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed with bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped on front and stamped on verso by photographer Hal Phyfe. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases, otherwise in very good condition.

Indian-born American soprano (1901-1980), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed with bold handwriting and signature. Printed signature on front and stamped on verso by photographer G. Maillard Kesslere, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases, otherwise in very good condition.

Belgian tenor, sang the role of Goro at the premiere of Puccini's Madama Butterfly at the Théâtre Royal Français (Antwerp) in November 1910. Signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed with sentiment, dated in Turin in 1926. Photo by Photo Bart photographers, Paris. 5.25 x 8.5 inch photo is mounted on soft cardboard (signature and inscription on cardboard), total item size is 7.75 x 12.5 inches, several creases and tears on the edges of the cardboard, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Chilean-born French soprano (1841-1923), sang Frasquita in the world premiere performances of Bizet's Carmen, Mab in the world premiere of the same composer's La Jolie Fille de Perth, and  Léna in the 1872 premiere of Saint-Saen's La Princesse Jaune.  Signed cabinet photo, shown most likely in role. Signed and inscribed on verso, dated in 1882. Photo by Franck, Paris. Size is 4 x 8 inches, vintage historic item in excellent condition. 

American baritone and actor (1903-1998), a very successful career as a concert singer with over 2,000 performances in 56 countries. Signed photograph shown as Porgy in George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, a role he created in 1935, for a Broadway production. Duncan was Gershwin's personal choice for this role and ended up performing it over 1800 times. Size is 7 x 9 inches, with some slight stains at edges, otherwise excellent condition. SEE PRICE BELOW WATCH Gershwin/Frolov: "Porgy & Bess Fantasy" for violin and piano, performed by Antal Zalai (violin) and Jozsef Balog (piano)

  American baritone and actor (1903-1998), had a very successful career as a concert singer with over 2,000 performances in 56 countries. Particularly well known as Porgy in George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, a role he created in 1935 for a Broadway production. Duncan was Gershwin's personal choice for this role and ended up performing it over 1800 times. Signed photograph shown as himself, inscribed. Stamped on verso by VanDamm photo studio, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, with very slight creases at edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

Prussian soprano (1885-1967). Beautiful photograph signed and inscribed by him, shown as herself; a photograph by Siri-Fischer-Schneevoigt. Size is 7.5 x 11.5 inches, small crack at the top-right corner and small creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. Attractive vintage item!

Italian bass, American tenor (b.1951), and French mezzo-soprano (b.1952), photograph signed by all three artists, shown in role in Rossini's Semiramide. Stamped on verso by photographer Georges Farret, Marseille. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.