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RYSANEK, Leonie (Various Autographs)

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. 

Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions).

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In role 1

In role 1

Item #: GF4626-GX080C

Signed photo, shown in role. Stamped on verso by photographer Palffy, Vienna. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.
$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
In role 2

In role 2

Item #: GF4630-GX080C

Large signed photo, shown in role. Inscribed. Size is 7.75 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition.
$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
In role 3

In role 3

Item #: GF4632-GX080C

Beautiful large signed photo, shown in role (quite likely Senta in Wagner's Der Fliegende Hollander). Inscribed. Blind stamped by photographer Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.
$45.00 USD
$45.00 USD
Salome

Salome

Item #: GF4628-GX080C

Signed photo, shown in title role of Richard Strauss's Salome. Stamped on verso by photo studio Berteau, Orange. Size is 7 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.
$40.00 USD
$40.00 USD
Tosca

Tosca

Item #: GF4641-GX080C

Large signed photo, shown in title role of Puccini's Tosca. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.
$40.00 USD
$40.00 USD
As herself

As herself

Item #: GF4766-GX082A

Signed photo, shown as herself. Blind stamped by photographer Sabine Toepffer, Munich. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.
$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
Senta in Der Fliegende Hollander

Senta in Der Fliegende Hollander

Item #: GF4768-GX082A

Large signed photo, shown as Senta in Wagner's Der Fliegende Hollander, one of her most celebrated roles. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.
$50.00 USD
$50.00 USD
Abigaille in Nabucco

Abigaille in Nabucco

Item #: GF4765-GX082A

Signed photo postcard, shown as Abigaille in Verdi's Nabucco. Blind stamped on front and stamped on verso by photographer Fayer, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, small crease at bottom right of photo outside the area of image and signature. Discount reflected in price.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
In role 4

In role 4

Item #: GF4769-GX082A

Signed photo postcard, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.
$50.00 USD
$50.00 USD
Frau Ohne Schatten 3

Frau Ohne Schatten 3

Item #: GF4770-GX082A

Signed photo, shown as the Empress in Richard Strauss's Die Frau Ohne Schatten, one of her most celebrated roles. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.
$50.00 USD
$50.00 USD
In role 5

In role 5

Item #: N7937-M6-2

Signed photo, shown in role (possibly Puccini's Tosca). Size is 8 x 10 inches.
$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
In role 6

In role 6

Item #: GB6128-GX287A

Signed photo, shown in role (probably as Ortud in Wagner´s 'Lohengrin'). Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.
$40.00 USD
$40.00 USD
Elisabeth in Tannhauser

Elisabeth in Tannhauser

Item #: GF5442-GX086A

Large signed photo, shown as Elisabeth in Richard Wagner's Tannhauser, with Simon Estes as the Landgraf. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.
$40.00 USD
$40.00 USD
Elisabeth in Tannhauser 2

Elisabeth in Tannhauser 2

Item #: GF5443-GX086A

Large signed photo, shown as Elisabeth in Richard Wagner's Tannhauser, with Simon Estes as the Landgraf. Stamped on verso by photographer James Heffenan, Metropolitan Opera. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.
$40.00 USD
$40.00 USD
In role with Ludovic Spiess

In role with Ludovic Spiess

Item #: GG9050-GX106A

Signed photo postcard, shown in role with tenor Ludovic Spiess (possibly in Beethoven's Fidelio). Blind stamped by photographer Fayer, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.
$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
Arabella

Arabella

Item #: GG9062-GX106A

Signed photo postcard, shown in title role of Richard Strauss's Arabella. Photo by Ilse Buhs, Berlin. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Senta 2

Senta 2

Item #: GG9060-GX106A

Signed photo postcard, shown as Senta in Wagner's Der Fliegende Hollander, one of her most celebrated roles, at the 1959 Bayreuth Festival. Photo by Ilse Buhs, Bayreuth. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Frau ohne Schatten with Marianne Schech

Frau ohne Schatten with Marianne Schech

Item #: GG9044-GX106A

Signed photo, shown as the Empress in Richard Strauss's Frau ohne Schatten with Marianne Schech as the Dyer's Wife. Stamped on verso by photographer Sabine Toepffer, Munich.
$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
Kostelnicka in Jenufa

Kostelnicka in Jenufa

Item #: GG9051-GX106A

Beautiful signed photo, shown as the Kostelnicka in Janacek's Jenufa. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.
$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
Desdemona in Otello

Desdemona in Otello

Item #: GG9053-GX106A

Signed photo postcard, shown as Desdemona in Verdi's Otello. Photo by Dietrich, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.
$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
Salome 3

Salome 3

Item #: GG9047-GX106A

Signed photo, shown in title role of Richard Strauss's Salome. Stamped on verso by photographer Fayer, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Elisabeth in Tannhauser 4

Elisabeth in Tannhauser 4

Item #: GG9049-GX106A

Signed photo postcard, shown as Elisabeth in Richard Wagner's Tannhauser at the 1965 Bayreuth Festival. Photo by Wilhelm Rauh, Bayreuth. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.
$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
Elisabeth in Tannhauser 5

Elisabeth in Tannhauser 5

Item #: GH0538-GX114B

Signed photo, shown as Elisabeth in Wagner's Tannhauser at the 1966 Bayreuth Festival. Photo by Wilhelm Rauh, Bayreuth. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
As herself 3

As herself 3

Item #: GH2741-GX116C

Signed photo, shown as herself. Photo by Colette Masson. Size is 4 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Senta 3

Senta 3

Item #: GH2738-GX116C

Large signed photo, shown as Senta in Wagner's Der Fliegende Hollander, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some small stains to right of the image and very slight paper loss, not affecting the image and signature.
$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
In role 11

In role 11

Item #: GH2739-GX116C

Signed photo, shown in role. Photo by Colette Masson. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Marschallin in Der Rosenkavalier

Marschallin in Der Rosenkavalier

Item #: GH2743-GX116C

Signed photo, shown as the Marschallin in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier. Stamped on verso by Fayer photography studios, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
As herself 4

As herself 4

Item #: GC4081-GX126C

Signed photo, shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.
$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
As herself 5

As herself 5

Item #: GH1007-GX133C

Signed photo postcard, shown as herself. Stamped on verso by photographer Carl Junge, Bayreuth. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Rosenkavalier

Rosenkavalier

Item #: GH3527-GX151B

Signed photograph, shown as the Marschallin in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier. Photograph by Max Waldman, Gemini Studios, New York. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
As herself young 3

As herself young 3

Item #: GG0057-GX154A

Signed photograph, shown as herself, young, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some wear on edges, otherwise in very good condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Elisabetta in Don Carlo

Elisabetta in Don Carlo

Item #: GB8227-GX207C

Signed photograph, shown as Queen Elisabetta in Verdi's Don Carlo, inscribed. Photo by Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small stain on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.
$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
Aida 2

Aida 2

Item #: GG5955-GX160C

Signed photograph, shown in title role of Verdi's Aida. Size is 7.5 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.
$50.00 USD
$50.00 USD
As herself 9

As herself 9

Item #: GG5752-GX162D

Signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small tape residue on bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
As herself young 4

As herself young 4

Item #: GG5758-GX162E

Signed postcard photograph, shown as herself young. Photo by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.
$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
As herself 11

As herself 11

Item #: GG5759-GX162E

Signed photograph, shown as herself. Stamped on verso by photographer Anne Kirchbach, Munich. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition
$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
Rosenkavalier 4

Rosenkavalier 4

Item #: GG5762-GX162E

Signed photograph, shown as the Marschallin in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier. Size is 4 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Frau Ohne Schatten 6

Frau Ohne Schatten 6

Item #: GG5179-GX166A

Signed photograph, shown as the Empress in Richard Strauss's Frau ohne Schatten, inscribed. Photo by Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Desdemona in Otello 2

Desdemona in Otello 2

Item #: GG5178-GX166A

Signed photograph, shown as Desdemona in Verdi's Otello. Photo by Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 7.75 x 10 inches, slight crease on bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Caricature

Caricature

Item #: GG5270-GX166C

Signed caricature of Rysanek as herself drawn by Caroline Fellowes, a pencil on paper drawing in 1987. Size of item is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.
$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
As herself 12

As herself 12

Item #: GG5263-GX166C

Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Jurgen Kranich, Berlin. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, small crease on bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition.
$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
Senta 4

Senta 4

Item #: GG5275-GX166C

Signed postcard photograph, shown as Senta in Wagner's Der Fliegende Hollander. Photo by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.
$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
Frau 7

Frau 7

Item #: GG5272-GX166C

Signed photograph, shown as the Empress in Richard Strauss's Die Frau Ohne Schatten. Blind stamped on front and stamped on verso by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Medea

Medea

Item #: GG5268-GX166C

Signed photograph, shown in title role of Cherubini's Medea, inscribed. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.
$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
Countess in Pique Dame

Countess in Pique Dame

Item #: GG5271-GX166C

Signed photograph, shown as the Countess in Tchaikovsky's Pique Dame. Stamped on verso by photographer Misa Uryu, New York. Size is 4.75 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition.
$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
Pique Dame 3

Pique Dame 3

Item #: GG5278-GX166C

Signed photograph, shown as the Countess in Tchaikovsky's Pique Dame. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Pique Dame 4

Pique Dame 4

Item #: GG5279-GX166C

Signed photograph, shown as the Countess in Tchaikovsky's Pique Dame. Photo by Winnie Klotz, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
In role 12

In role 12

Item #: GG5273-GX166C

Signed photograph, shown in role. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.
$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
In role 13

In role 13

Item #: GG5274-GX166C

Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Salome). Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.
$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
In Role 14

In Role 14

Item #: GG5280-GX166C

Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly the Marschallin in Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier). Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
In concert

In concert

Item #: GG5267-GX166C

Signed photograph, shown at the twenty-fifth gala anniversary concert of her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1984. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Tosca 4

Tosca 4

Item #: S6639-GX166C

Signed photograph, shown in title role of Puccini's Tosca. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Desdemona in Otello 3

Desdemona in Otello 3

Item #: GG3232-GX178A

Signed photograph, shown as Desdemona in Verdi's Otello. Stamped on verso by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, small bullet hole on bottom right and ink stain on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Kundry in Parsifal

Kundry in Parsifal

Item #: GG3237-GX178A

Signed photograph, shown as Kundry in Wagner's Parsifal. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.
$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
As herself young 5

As herself young 5

Item #: GG1630-GX187D

Signed publicity photograph, shown as herself young. Stamped on verso by Fayer photographers, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
In role 15

In role 15

Item #: GG1629-GX187D

Signed photograph, shown in role. Stamped on verso by photographer. Size is 4.25 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
As herself young 6

As herself young 6

Item #: GG0601-GX193A

Signed photograph, shown as herself, young. Printed signature on front of Fayer photographers, Vienna. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Signing autographs

Signing autographs

Item #: GG0605-GX193A

Signed photograph, shown as herself, signing an autograph. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.
$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
As Lady Macbeth

As Lady Macbeth

Item #: GG0596-GX193A

Signed photograph, shown as Lady Macbeth in Verdi's Macbeth. Printed signature on front of photographer Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.
$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
In role 16

In role 16

Item #: GG0597-GX193A

Signed photograph, shown in role. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.
$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
In role 17

In role 17

Item #: GG0603-GX193A

Signed photograph, shown in role. Stamped on verso by Sabine Toepffler photographers, Munich. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.
$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
Frau 9

Frau 9

Item #: S0063-M5-14

Signed photograph, shown as the Empress in Richard Strauss's Die Frau ohne Schatten, inscribed. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
As herself young 8

As herself young 8

Item #: GB7236-GX202A

Signed photograph, shown as herself, young. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
In role 18

In role 18

Item #: S8750-GX202E

Signed photograph, shown in role. Stamped on verso by Dietrich photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
As herself 13

As herself 13

Item #: S8751-GX202E

Signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed with sentiment. Size is 4.5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
As herself 14

As herself 14

Item #: H6896-GZ135G

Signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Fidelio

Fidelio

Item #: H7705-GZ242F

Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in performance as Fidelio. Size is 8.1 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
In role 19

In role 19

Item #: H7706-GZ242F

Nice black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in role. Size is 8 x 10.1 inches, in excellent condition.

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
As herself 15

As herself 15

Item #: H7689-GZ169J

Signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 8 x 10.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
In role 20

In role 20

Item #: H7686-GZ169J

Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Senta in Wagner's Die Fliegende Hollander). Stamped on verso by photographer Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition. 

$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
Elektra

Elektra

Item #: GC0058-GX230D

Signed photograph, shown in role in Richard Strauss's Elektra. Stamped on verso by photographer Palffy, Vienna. Size is 5 x 7 inches, slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Shown young

Shown young

Item #: GC0101-GX230E

Signed photograph, shown as herself, young. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
As herself young 2

As herself young 2

Item #: GC0183-GX230F

Signed photograph, shown as herself, young. Stamped on verso by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
Aegyptische Helena

Aegyptische Helena

Item #: GB9344-GX230F

Signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Richard Strauss's Aegyptische Helena. Stamped on verso by Sabine Toepffer photo studio, Munich. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting tape traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Aegyptische Helena 2

Aegyptische Helena 2

Item #: GC0200-GX230F

Signed photograph, shown in the title role of Richard Strauss's Aegyptische Helena. Stamped on verso by photographer Rudolf Betz, Munich. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
With Ben Heppner in Jenufa

With Ben Heppner in Jenufa

Item #: GC0209-GX230F

Signed photograph, shown as Kostelnicka with Ben Heppner as Laca in Janacek's Jenufa. Photo by Winnie Klotz, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small stains on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
In role 21

In role 21

Item #: GC0208-GX230F

Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Klytemnestra in Richard Strauss's Elektra). Stamped on verso by photographer Anne Kirchbach. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Aegyptische Helena 3

Aegyptische Helena 3

Item #: GC0219-GX230G

Signed photograph, shown in the title role of Richard Strauss's Aegyptische Helena. Stamped on verso by photographer Sabine Toepffer, Munich. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, small crease on bottom right, otherwise in very good condition. 

$50.00 USD
$50.00 USD
In role 22

In role 22

Item #: GC0227-GX230G

Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly the title role of Richard Strauss's Salome). Size is 4 x 5 inches, in excellent condition. 

$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
In role 23

In role 23

Item #: GC0214-GX230G

Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Klytemnestra in Richard Strauss's Elektra). Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
Pique Dame 5

Pique Dame 5

Item #: GC0215-GX230G

Signed photograph, shown as the Countess in Tchaikovsky's Pique Dame. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
In role 24

In role 24

Item #: K7015-GZ054E

Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown in role; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Dietrich (Vienna). Size is 3.3 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
Curtain Call

Curtain Call

Item #: GC1367-GX237A

Signed photograph, shown at a curtain call in costume in an unidentified role, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
In role 25

In role 25

Item #: GC1345-R5G

Signed photograph, shown in role. Stamped on verso by photographer Sabine Toepffer, Munich. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
In role 26

In role 26

Item #: GC1346-GX237A

Signed photograph, shown in role. Stamped on verso by photographer Kranich. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, very slight paper loss on bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition.

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
In role 27

In role 27

Item #: GC1436-GX237C

Signed photograph, shown in role (likely Beethoven's Fidelio), stamped on verso by photographer Piccagliani, La Scala, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
As herself young 9

As herself young 9

Item #: GC1435-GX237C

Signed photograph, shown as herself, young holding one of her albums. Size is 3.25 x 4.75 inches, in excellent condition.

$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
As herself young 10

As herself young 10

Item #: GC1445-GX237C

Signed photograph, shown as herself, young. Stamped on verso by Fayer photo studio, Vienna. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD