Singer Autographs & Memorabilia (Q-T)

Canadian soprano (1921-2011) and French-Canadian tenor (1916-2006), double signed photograph, shown in roles. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian soprano (1890-1962). Large photograph signed and inscribed by her, shown in role, dated in 1931; photo by Vincenzo Araozzini, Milan. Photo size is 5.5 x 8.75 inches, attached to cardboard, total size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian-born soprano (1883-1964), was the wife of famous conductor Tullio Serafin, who she married in 1915. Large signed photo, shown in role, dated in 1924. Mounted on a mat by photographer Camuzzi Lomazzi, Milan, total size is 8.2 x 11.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian-born soprano (1883-1964), was the wife of famous conductor Tullio Serafin, who she married in 1915. Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Richard Strauss's Salome), inscribed in Bologna and dated in 1914. Size is 6 x 9.75 inches, slight paper loss and creases on edges as well as mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition.

Swedish tenor (1901-1954), known for his interpretation of Wagnerian roles and other dramatic tenor roles.  Large signed photograph shown as himself, inscribed with a short sentiment.  Size is 9.4 x 12 inches, in excellent condition.

American bass (b. 1942) and American soprano (b. 1948), double signed photograph, shown as Don Giovanni and Zerlina, respectively, in Mozart's Don Giovanni. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

American bass (b. 1942), Austrian soprano (b. 1966), and American mezzo-soprano (b.1945), triple signed photograph, shown as themselves. Photo by Schaffler, Salzburg. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

German-American soprano (1872-1957) who sang at the Met Opera for 15 years (1905-1920). Signed photograph, shown as herself, signed and inscribed in New York, dated in 1924. Bold handwriting and signature. Large attractive item, size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1848-?). Attractive cabinet photograph by Hugo Danz (Berlin) signed and inscribed by the tenor on verso, dated in Berlin in 1889.  Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor. Nice black-and-white mini cabinet photograph by Mora (New York) signed by the tenor on verso, shown young.  Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German-born Israeli baritone (1921-1989) and German bass (1940-2001).  Nice photo postcard signed by both artists (plus two unidentified signatures), shown in performance.  Size is 5.75 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (1849-1903), who achieved great recognition for his Wagner roles in Berlin, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Bayreuth Festival. Beautiful cabinet photograph signed by him, shown as Wotan in Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen; photo by Rudolf Krziwanek, Vienna.  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

German baritone (1849-1903), who achieved great recognition for his Wagner roles in Berlin, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Bayreuth Festival. Fine photo postcard shown in the title role of Heinrich Marschner's Hans Heiling, signed by him in Vienna, 1897.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, slight stain on the bottom right,  otherwise in very good condition.  

German-Austrian actor (1860-1936) who participated in several silent movies and in the theater. Fine cabinet photograph shown in role signed by him; a photo by Rudolf Krziwanek, Vienna.  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

German tenor (1870-1940), and German soprano (1870-1927). Double signed photograph, shown in role at the American premiere of Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier, on December 9th, 1913; a photo by White, New York.  Size is 10.75 x 13.5 inches, minor cracks on corners, otherwise in excellent condition. Rare!

German tenor (1870-1940), very successful in Europe and in The Metropolitan Opera, where he performed over 1000 times. Signed photograph shown as the broom maker in Konigskinder (opera by Engelbert Humperdinck), a role he created for the world premiere at the Met Opera in 1910. Size is 11 x 13.75 inches, photo by White, New York; crease in the center, otherwise in very good condition.

Austrian mezzo-soprano (1864-1939), who was the first Charlotte in the world premiere of Massenet's opera "Werther" in 1892. Fine photo postcard signed by her, shown as Carmen in Bizet's opera, dated 1897; photo by J. Deutsch, Vienna. Size is 5.5 x 3.6 inches, in very good condition.   A rare historical item!

Italian mezzo-soprano and composer (1894-1996), wife and former pupil of composer Ottorino Respighi. Signed half-tone photograph, shown as herself, inscribed and dated in Rio de Janeiro in 1928. Photo by V. Laviosa, New York. Size is 9.5 x 12.5 inch item, slight tear on top right and creases on other corners with tape residue on verso, otherwise in very good condition. 

Italian soprano (b.1946), and Italian tenor (1937-2003). Large color photograph signed by both artists, shown in Verdi's Il Trovatore; stamped on verso by photographer Aldo Negro, Venice. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

French mezzo-soprano (1904-1994), signed photograph, shown in role in Wagner's Ring Cycle, inscribed and dated in 1955. Blind stamped on front by photographer. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, small mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1890-1951), signed photograph, shown as Ramfis in Verdi's Aida. Inscribed sentiment and dated in 1927 at La Scala, Milan. Blind stamped on front by photographer M. Castagneri, Milan. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian-born American baritone (1887-1952). Signed photo, shown in the title role of Verdi's Falstaff, inscribed. Photo by H. Atwell, Chicago. Size is 6.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition.  

American soprano (1873-1971), celebrated by her portrayals of Nedda in Leoncavallo's Pagliacci and Cio-Cio-Sa in Puccini's Madama Butterfly.  Large size photo mounted on a mat where signs and inscribes.  Photo is also signed by photographer Jean Vasilescu, New York.  Total size is 10.5 x 14.1 inches, actual photo is 7 x 9.4 inches (visible window size), in excellent condition.

American soprano/mezzo-soprano (1871-?).  Large photo mounted on a photographer mat by Guigoni & Bossi, Milan, signed and inscribed by her, shown as Leonora in Donizetti's La Favorita.  Size is 11 x 13,75 inches, loose of paper on corners, spotted rust and dirt, priced accordingly.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1886-?) who also tackled some soprano roles during her career.  Larger size mat with a photograph of her shown as herself, inscribed with a short sentiment and dated in Rio de Janeiro, 1920; photo by A. Cattani & Sons, Florence.  Total size is 9 x 13.9 inches, actual photo is 5.2 x 8.5 inches, silvering on borders, otherwise in very good condition.

American singer (1866-1937), and also the composer of the so-called Tin Pan Alley songs. Large photograph signed and inscribed by her, dated in New York, 1914. Size is 9.4 x 11.5 inches, some rust stains, dirt and scratches, but in overall good condition.

Belgian baritone (1879-1965). Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Escamillo in Bizet's Carmen) inscribed. This 4 x 6.25 inch photo is mounted onto cardboard, total item size is 5 x 6.75 inches, small tear only on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1865-1934). Signed cabinet photograph, shown as himself, dated in Madrid, 1897; photo by Sociedad Artistico Fotografico, Madrid. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian concert singer (1866-?). Signed cabinet photo, shown as himself, inscribed and dated in 1886. Photograph by Emilio Biel & Ca, Porto. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

Turkish-born Italian bass (1920-1991), sang frequently at La Scala and other European houses. Signed photograph, shown in the title role of Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov. Stamped on verso by photographer Navarette, Mexico. Size is 8 x 10 inches, slight bends, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French bass (1874-1951) who enjoyed a long association with New York's Metropolitan Opera.  Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed with a short sentiment. Bold handwriting and signature. Original photo by C. Mishkin, New York.  Size is 6 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1846-1926), associated with the Paris Opera, Opera-Comique, Carl Rosa Opera in the UK and later in the United States where she lived and became a voice teacher. Signed card with a sentiment, dated in 1879 (she included her second husband's last name -Mapleson). Card is mounted on a mat with photo of her in role. Size is 4.75 x 2.75 inches, for the card and 3.75 x 5 inches, for the photo, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1846-1926), later known as "Marie Roze-Mapleson", reflecting her second marriage to James Mapleson, one of the sons of James Henry Mapleson, a noted impresario in London and New York. Signed cabinet photograph, shown as herself, photo by Bradley and Rulofoso photographers, San Francisco. Signed as "Marie Roze-Mapleson". Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1846-1926), later known as "Marie Roze-Perkins", reflecting her first marriage to the operatic bass Julius ("Jule") E. Perkins. Signed CDV-style photograph, shown as herself, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in London in 1875. photo by Miniature Painters photo studio, London. Signed as "Marie Roze-Perkins". Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.  

Star Italian tenor (1794-1854), one of the greatest of the Bel Canto era. Signed book "12 Lezioni di Canto Moderno per Voce di Tenore o Soprano" with music he composed, edition 1839.  No original covers, missing lower portion of page 3, below a printed notice (but page text is complete). Spotted rust on pages, but complete with all 12 lessons in 50 pages, plus title page and first, blank page. Signed by Rubini on first blank page, inscribed to a friend, with a short sentiment in Italian (Al Caro amico....(Lazariutt?), il tuo sempre..(illegible)), size is 10 x 13.8 inches, in good condition. Very rare! A book of singing lessons authored by and signed by one of the greatest singers of all times!

Italian tenor (1852-?), signed photograph, shown in title role of Wagner's Lohengrin, inscribed and dated in 1894. 6.75 x 11,5 inch photo mounted onto soft wood, total item size is 7.5 x 12.5 inches. Photograph by Montabone photographers, Milan, in excellent condition.

American bass-baritone (1888-1960). An original sepia photograph of the artist by photographer Mishkin (New York) signed and inscribed by Ruysdael with a short quote from Wagner's Die Walkure, dated in New York in 1917, shown in Die Walkure. Size is 6 x 7.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian dramatic soprano (1926-1998) and Slovak soprano (b.1947). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph of a scene from Leos Janacek's Jenufa at the Metropolitan Opera signed by both artists. Photo by Winnie Klotz, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian dramatic soprano (1926-1998) and Slovak soprano (b.1947). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph of a scene from Leos Janacek's Jenufa at the Metropolitan Opera signed by both artists. Photo by Winnie Klotz, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8x 10 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian dramatic soprano (1926-1998) and Famous American heldentenor (1925-2005). Gorgeous black-and-white postcard photograph of a scene from Richard Wagner's "Die Walkure" at the 1965 Bayreuth Festival signed by both artists. Photo by Wilhelm Rauh, Bayreuth. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.  

Legendary Austrian dramatic soprano (1926-1998) celebrated for many decades in the operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss as well for major Italian roles. Attractive black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in role, most likely next to Jon Vickers in a production of Verdi's Otello; ink-stamped on verso by Nancy Sorensen, Lyric Opera of Chicago. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Legendary Austrian dramatic soprano (1926-1998) celebrated for many decades in the operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss as well for major Italian roles. Gorgeous black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown next to Leonard Warren during the production of Verdi's MacBeth at The Metropolitan Opera in 1959; ink-stamped on verso by United Press International Photos (New York). Size is 9.5 x 7.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian dramatic soprano (1926-1998) and American tenor (1927-1993). Gorgeous black-and-white photograph of a scene from Richard Strauss' "Ariadne auf Naxos" signed by both artists. Size is 9.9 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish baritone (1876-1949), one of  the most important Spanish baritones of the first third of the twentieth century, also active in South America and became one of the most famous singers of zarzuela and operettas. Signed photograph, shown in role in Jacinto Guerrero's zarzuela "La Rosa del Azafran", dated in 1931. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, in very good condition.

Star Italian tenor (1810-1879), one of the most famous in this time. Salvi sang in the world premieres of several operas by Donizetti (Il Diluvio Universale, Betly, Gianni di Parigi, Adelia) and Verdi (his first opera Oberto, and his second, Un Giorno di Regno).  Autographed print with a portrait of him by Josef Kriehuber. Salvi wrote a short sentiment, his name, and dated this in 1844. Size is 13 x 18.5 inches, minor stains and creases, overall in very good condition. Rare!

Italian baritone (1868-1930), appeared in world premiere performances of Giordano's Andrea Chenier in 1896 and Leoncavallo's Zaza in 1900. Fine black-and-white cabinet photo by A. Bobbone (Lisbon) signed and inscribed by the baritone with a short sentiment, shown young. Size is 4.25 x 6.4 inches, spotted rust on the front and verso, otherwise in very good condition.