Opera Singer CDVs & Cabinet Photos

French contralto (1875-1932), unsigned cabinet photograph, by G. Camus of the Chalot photography studio, Paris. Shown most likely in role. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

French contralto (1875-1932), unsigned cabinet photograph, shown in role. Photo is by Reutlinger, Paris, whose name is stamped on the front and also has a printed signature on verso. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Czech-born German baritone (1861-1910). Beautiful set of 2 CDVs of the baritone by photographer Ernst Pflanz.  Each one's size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, pencil markings on verso, both in very good condition. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Large size cabinet photo of the French contralto (1857-1923), shown as Fides in Le Prophete. Photo by Benque, Paris, size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition

American soprano (1851-1941). Beautiful cabinet photograph of the soprano shown probably as Marguerite in Gounod's "Faust" by Benque (Paris).  Size is 5.2 x 8.4 inches, gilded edges, minor wear, in overall excellent condition.

German tenor and impresario (1866-1932), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself. Photo by Aime Dupont, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, verso is blank with some ink handwriting on verso, in very good condition.

Large cabinet photo of the French mezzo- (1866-?), shown as Leonora in La Favorita. Photo by Benque, Paris, 1890s, size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition

Large cabinet photo of the French bass-baritone (1860-?), shown in role (prob. in Samson et Dalila or in the role he created in Thamarra - both roles he performed at the Grand Opera in Paris in the 1890s).Photo by Benque, Paris, size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition

Cabinet-style photograph displaying the exterior of the Semperopera House (also known as the "Sachsische Statsoper" or Saxon State Opera) of Dresden as it appeared in 1880 shortly after its completion in 1878. The photo was taken by J.F Stiehm, Berlin in 1880. Item size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some small smudges on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

French tenor (1806-1896) and singing teacher, known as the creator of the role of Edgardo in the world premiere of Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). Unsigned CDV, shown as himself. Photo by Pierre Petit, Paris. Size is 2.25 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1865-1952), admired for her beautiful voice, she had a very successful career singing in New York, London and Paris.   SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.

Austrian mezzo-soprano (1838-1917). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the artist by photographer Joseph Kirch, Liege. Size is 2.5 x 4.2 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Hungarian soprano (1845-1932). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano by photographer Carl Mahlknecht, Vienna. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, ink markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American actress and singer (1812-1895), unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the artist, shown as herself, by Gurney and Son photographers, New York. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, slight paper loss on top right as well as on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

American soprano (1860-?), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as herself. Photo by Aime Dupont, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, verso is blank and has rubber stamp by Culver Service, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1860-?) shown as herself, unsigned cabinet photo by photographer Aimé Dupont, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian baritone (1824-1899), who was later in his life an important voice teacher in St. Petersburg, Russia. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself, a photo by Alfred Lorens, St. Petersburg, 4.3 x 6.75 inches, a few ink markings on verso, in excellent condition.

Belgian baritone (1824-1899), who was later in his life an important voice teacher in St. Petersburg, Russia. Unsigned CDV, shown as himself, a photo by C. Bergamasco, St. Petersburg. Size is 2.25 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Belgian baritone (1824-1899), who enjoyed an important international career, and later also a teacher in Russia. Nice vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of the artist by Estudio Franco-Hispano-Americano (Barcelona). Size is 2.4 x 4 inches, ink markings on verso indicating the year 1863, trimmed over the lower border, otherwise in very good condition.

French baritone and composer (1830-1914). Unsigned carte-de-visite (CDV) (photo mounted onto a CDV card), shown as himself. Size is 2.5 x 4.25 inches, in very good condition.

French baritone and composer (1830-1914). Vintage Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the singer shown in role by Erwin (Paris). Size is 2.4 x 4 inches, ink markings on verso, trimmed corners, in very good condition.

French baritone and composer (1830-1914). Unsigned mini Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the artist shown in role by photographer Reutlinger, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian-born Russian soprano (1859-1952).  SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.

Famous Russian tenor (1857-1918), creator of the main tenor roles in two of Tchaikovsky operas: The Queen of Spades and Iolanta.

French tenor (1880-1966), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in Fortunio, opera by Andre Messager. Photograph by Nadar, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

French tenor (1880-1966), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in the world premiere of Francesca da Rimini. Photograph by B. Nadar, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French tenor (1880-1966), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as George Brown in La Dame Blanche, a photo by Nadar, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, pen markings on verso, in excellent condition. Scan may show some trimming on borders, actual item is not trimmed.

Finnish soprano (1859-1911), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in the title role of Bizet's Carmen. Photo by M. Schemboche, Florence. Size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, some paper loss on top left corner and wear on edges, otherwise in very good condition.

French tenor (1876-1950), who started his career well into his 30s and developed a very successful international career thanks to his beautiful voice and impressive stage appearance. Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as himself, a photo by Charles Gerschel, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minimal pen markings on verso, otherwise beautiful vintage item in excellent condition. 

Italian mezzo-soprano (1878-1935). Original cabinet-style photograph of the singer (probably in role) by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor rust stains on the front, verso in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1878-1935). Original cabinet-style photograph of the artist (shown as herself) by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian bass (1829-1894), also known as a landscape painter. Unsigned mini-cabinet photo, shown as himself. Photo by Reichard and Lindner, Berlin. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass (1829-1894), chamber singer at the Royal Prussian Opera, and landscape painter. Vintage Carte-de-visite (CDV) of him by photographer Hugo Danz (Berlin). Size is 2.3 x 3.9 inches, ink-markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian mezzo-soprano (1859-1942), unsigned CDV, shown in role. Size is 2.3 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1857-1933). Original cabinet-style vintage (unsigned) photograph of the Italian singer by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, spotted rust on the front, verso with some ink markings, otherwise in excellent condition.

Legendary German Wagnerian soprano (1872-1932),  unsigned cabinet photograph shown possibly in role, a photo by Aime Dupont, New York.  Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, slight paper loss at top left and bottom right and small stain on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French mezzo-soprano (1837-1905) and creator of the role of Carmen in its world premiere, unsigned CDV, shown in the title role in Mignon (by Thomas), which she created in 1866. Photo by E. Maunoury, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1865-1943), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself, photo by A. Esplugas, Barcelona. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition. 

Spanish mezzo-soprano (1876-1922). Original cabinet-style photograph of the artist (shown as herself) by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor rust stains on the front and verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

German bass and writer (1894-1914), unsigned mini-cabinet photo, shown as himself. Photo by Ernst Milster, Berlin. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Slovakian soprano (1855-1920), one of the stars of the Academy of Music in New York, later voice teacher. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown young as herself, a photo by F. Trifet, Boston. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

French-Algerian baritone (1877-1940), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in role. Photo by Aime Dupont, New York, 1910. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, verso is blank, in very good condition.

Austrian mezzo-soprano (1841-1879). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the mezzo by photographer Szekely, Vienna. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, trimmed borders, in very good condition.

Portuguese soprano (1870-1953). Original cabinet-style vintage (unsigned) photograph of the singer shown probably in role, by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, spotted rust stains on the front, verso with some ink markings, otherwise in excellent condition.

German baritone (1873-1929), unsigned mini-cabinet photo, shown as himself, photo by J.C. Schaarwachter, Berlin. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, slight wear on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Moravian-born American operatic impresario (1849-1907). Beautiful unsigned vintage CDV by Sarony, New York.  Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian superstar soprano (1811-1869), who performed widely in Europe, the United States, and South America, and was among the leading sopranos of the XIX century. An original and unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano shown as herself, by Photographic Portrait of Imperial & Eminent Personages of the Age. Size is 2.3 x 3.8 inches, ink markings on verso, in excellent condition.

Italian superstar soprano (1811-1869), who performed widely in Europe, the United States, and South America, and was among the leading sopranos of the XIX century. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano by photographer Disderi, Paris. Size is 2.4 x 3.7 inches, trimmed over the lower border, otherwise in excellent condition.