Singer Autographs & Memorabilia (Q-T)

American soprano (1906-1983), who had a very quick rise to fame as she was the youngest prima donna to debut in the Metropolitan Opera of New York in 1926. Signed photograph, shown in role, dated in 1926. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. Great item!

Star Italian tenor (1850-1905), chosen by Verdi for the title role in the world premiere of Otello in 1887. He also was one of the first Italian tenors to have left recordings. Gorgeous cabinet-style photo signed by him, dated in 1904, just a year before his death at age 55. A photo by Guigoni & Bossi, Milan, size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, ink handwriting on verso by another hand, otherwise in excellent condition.

Acclaimed Italian tenor (1820-1889), originally named Enrico Danieli, who was well known for his command of very high notes and powerful voice, and creator of the role of Don Alvaro in the world premiere of Verdi's La Forza del Destino in 1862. Beautiful Carte-de-Visite photo signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment.  Size is 2.4 x 3.8 inches, in excellent condition.

Star New Zealander soprano (b.1944), known for her interpretations of the Italian and French repertoire.  Large size half-tone color photo mounted on a mat, shown in Strauss' "Die Fledermaus" and signed by her.  Total size is 14 x 18 inches, actual photo is 10.75 x 15.7 inches (visible window size), in excellent condition.

Star New Zealander soprano (b.1944), known for her interpretations of the Italian and French repertoire.  Large size half-tone color photo mounted on a mat, shown as herself and signed by her.  Total size is 14 x 18 inches, actual photo is 10.75 x 15.7 inches (visible window size), in excellent condition.

Star New Zealander soprano (b.1944), known for Mozart and French and Italian lyric soprano roles. Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Superstar Italian soprano (1922-2004) and Italian superstar tenor (1935-2007), one of the world´s most famous vocal performers in all human history. Double signed photograph, shown as themselves, inscribed (by Pavarotti only) and dated by him in 1987. Stamped on verso by photographer C. Masson. Size is 5.5 x 7.75 inches, very slight paper loss on bottom edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Superstar Italian soprano (1922-2004), extremely famous for her large, voluminous voice and tonal beauty. She primarily focused on verismo roles and the lyric dramatic repertoire.  Different sizes and conditions, for more details please check the individual description. Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

American mezzo-soprano (1897-1962), debut at the Metropolitan Opera Company in 1920 and became one of the leading singers for decades. Signed and inscribed photograph, shown as Adalgisa in Bellini's Norma, one of her greatest roles. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in very good condition.

Croatian dramatic soprano (1863-1941), signed photograph, shown in role, inscribed. This is a 4.25 x 6.25 inch photo mounted on solid cardboard cabinet-style backing, total item size is 6.25 x 7.75 inches, slightly trimmed cardboard on bottom right, otherwise in very good condition. Vintage historical item!

Italian soprano (1889-1976) who also performed roles for mezzo-soprano during her career.  Larger size photograph shown as Salome in Strauss' opera, signed by her, inscribed and dated in Bologna, 1928.  Photo is also signed in white ink by photographer M. Castagneri, 1924.  Size is 9.4 x 11.75 inches, mounting traces on verso, in excellent condition.

Star Italian coloratura soprano (1871-1940) of great international fame. Her voice was remarkable for its phenomenal flexibility, thrust, and thrilling tone. Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Austrian singer (1854-1941) who longly performed at the Graz Stadttheater. Fine carte-de-visite (CDV) photo of him by photographer Leopold Bude (Graz) signed by the artist on verso with a short sentiment dated 1881. Size is 2.5 x 3.7 inches, in overall very good condition.

British a cappella vocal ensemble founded in 1968.  Signed by all 6 members in photo - Alastair Horne, Simon Carrington, Bruce Russell, David Hurley, Stephen Connolly and Bob Chilcott. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

British a cappella vocal ensemble founded in 1968.  Signed by all 6 members - Philip Lawson, Bob Chilcott, David Hurley, Nigel Short, Bruce Russell and Stephen Connolly. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

British professional early music vocal ensemble specialized in performing a capella sacred vocal music. Great photograph signed by all eleven members. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Consort of three opera singers who held concerts under this name during the 1990s and early 2000s composed by Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carreras, becoming a fabulous commercial success. Beautiful original early photograph of The Three Tenors in New York, 1977, signed on verso by famous photographer Alfred Slesinger. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Consort of three opera singers who held concerts under this name during the 1990s and early 2000s composed by Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carreras, becoming a fabulous commercial success. Fantastic color promo photograph (probably cut from a magazine or brochure) for the Paris Concert in 1998 signed by all three stars.  Size is 12 x 12 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1897-1984), considered to be his country's greatest lyric-dramatic tenor. Active from 1924 to 1953. Set of 1 signed photograph, shown as himself, size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, stamped on verso by photography studio Studio d'Art Galeries Laayette, Paris - along with a 1 page autograph note signed, 1 page, dated in 1966, whose size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches. Written in French, sold untranslated. Both in excellent condition, not sold separately.

English contralto (1875-1964), who had a long career with the major British opera companies, particularly as an interpreter of Wagner. Beautiful and rare vintage photograph boldly signed by her, with an inscription on verso, shown as herself.  Size is 3 x 4 inches, matted to solid cardboard for a total size of 5.75 x 6.75 inches, in excellently preserved condition!

American baritone, actor, and radio personality (1896-1960), he performed about 600 times in leading roles at the Met Opera. Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.   

Leading German opera and oratorio soprano (1831-1877), very successful in London during the 1860s and 1870s, considered one of the first dramatic sopranos of the 19th century. Nice carte-de-visite, shown as herself, signed and inscribed by her; a photo by Grillet, Naples. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, mounted traces on both sides, otherwise in very good condition.

Argentine baritone (1932-2007). Beautiful collection of four black-and-white photographs signed by him. In four of them, he is shown in role, and in one photograph he is shown as himself. Each one's size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

American bass (1923-2011), who sang mainly at the Metropolitan Opera, besides other important theatres worldwide. Signed photograph, shown as the Doctor in the world premiere production of Samuel Barber's Vanessa. Size is 10 x 8 inches. Stamped on verso by photographer Mark Hagmann, Philadelphia, in excellent condition.

American dramatic soprano (1899-1972), very famous for her interpretations of Wagnerian roles, especially Brunnhilde and Isolde. Signed photo of a drawing of her. Size is 8 x 10 inches. Minimal ink smudge on the H in the signature, otherwise in very good condition. Rare! Watch soprano Helen Traubel singing Die Walküre's famous "Hojotoho!" in 1950:

American dramatic soprano (1899-1972), very famous for her interpretations of Wagnerian roles, especially Brunnhilde and Isolde. Signed front page cover of 1946 Time Magazine issue featuring a photo drawing of her as Brunnhilde in Wagner's Ring Cycle. Size is 8.25 x 11 inches, in very good condition. 

Nineteenth-century Italian soprano. Nice photograph signed and inscribed on verso by the soprano, probably dated in Naples, 1880; stamped on verso by photographer Eduardo Fratacci, Naples.  Photo's size is 4.25 x 5.75 inches mounted onto cabinet backing for a total size of 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1838-1892), admired by George Bernard Shaw, who wrote a lot about her in his reviews, for her interpretations and English diction, rare for a non-native. Gorgeous cabinet photograph signed by her, shown as herself, dated in 1889. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

American bass-baritone (1927-1975), who was acclaimed for his great abilities as a singing-actor, and specialized in roles that evoked villainy and terror. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment, here shown as Mephistopheles in Gounod's opera "Faust" at The New York City Opera; photo by Beth Bergman. Size is 7.75 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor (1872-1943), who perished in the Theresienstadt concentration camp. Signed photo postcard, shown in role, inscribed and dated in 1908. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, horizontal crease across, otherwise in excellent condition. Rare!

American mezzo-soprano (1938-1993), British mezzo-soprano (1941-2022), German Tenor (1936-2007). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by the three artists, here shown in Mozart's opera "La Clemenza di Tito"; ink-stamped on verso by photographer Ellinger (Salzburg). Size is 3.9 x 5.9 inches approx., in very good condition.

Star American tenor (1913-1975). Austrian opera impresario (1902-1997) and General Manager of the Met Opera between 1950 and 1972. Beautiful black-and-white press photograph signed by both personalities, ink-stamped on verso by Wide World Photos. Size is 7.1 x 9 inches, some damage on verso, minor creases, otherwise in excellent condition.

American tenor (1913-1975), a major star of the Metropolitan Opera in Italian opera repertoire for 30 years.  Original signed photographs of the artists in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

American baritone (1911-1960), a much-celebrated singer from the Metropolitan Opera cast in the 1950s, outstanding in Verdian roles, who died during a performance of Verdi's La Forza del Destino. Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY.