Opera Singer CDVs & Cabinet Photos

Famous French actress (1842-1919), unsigned carte-de-visite (CDV), shown as herself, a photo by Reutlinger, Paris. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian soprano (1841-?). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano by photographer Marie Clairville, Vienna. Size is 2.5 x 3.9 inches, ink markings on the front and verso, otherwise in very good condition.

German-born American soprano (1872-1957), unsigned cabinet photograph, shown in role, likely Elena in Boito's Mefistofele, a photo by Aime Dupont, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor crease on bottom left corner, otherwise in very good condition.

English tenor (1821-1900). An original and unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the tenor by photographer H.N. King, Bath (U.K.).  Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, mounting damage on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

English tenor (1821-1900). An original and unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the tenor, shown as himself, by photographer H.J. Whitlock, Birmingham (U.K.). Size is 2.4 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (1849-1903), unsigned cabinet photo by Krziwanek, Vienna, shown in role. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some trimming on the 2 lateral sides, otherwise in very good condition.

German baritone (1849-1903), who worked for the Krolloper opera house in Berlin and the Met Opera in New York, sang several times at Bayreuth Festival, achieving great recognition for his Wagner roles. Sang Amfortas in the world premiere performances of Parsifal in 1882. Unsigned mini-cabinet photo, shown in role.  Photo by Rudolf Krziwanek, Vienna. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

German baritone (1849-1903). Rare vintage unsigned CDV of the baritone shown as Don Giovanni; photograph by Albert, Munich. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, small ink stain on the front, some dust on verso, in overall good condition.

Austrian mezzo-soprano (1864-1934), who was the first Charlotte in the world premiere of Werther. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown as Manon, with Belgian tenor (1961-1923). Photo by Atelier Adele, Vienna. Size is 4.25 x 6.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Austrian mezzo-soprano (1864-1939), who was the first Charlotte in the world premiere of Werther (Massenet), in 1892. Unsigned mini-cabinet photo, shown in role. Size is 2.5 x 4.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano (1864-1939). Original cabinet-style photograph of the artist by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor stains on the front, verso in excellent condition.

French baritone (1861-1933) shown as himself, unsigned cabinet photo by photographer Benque, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small loss of paper on both upper corners, pinholes at bottom, otherwise in very good condition.

French baritone (1861-1933) shown as himself, unsigned cabinet photograph by photographer Benque, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some pen markings on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Set of 3 gorgeous, large size cabinet photos of famous French baritone Maurice Renaud (1861-1933), shown as Beckmesser in Die Meistersinger in the first performance of this opera at the Paris Grand Opera, 1897.Photos by Benque, Paris, size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition

German mezzo-soprano, unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as Urbain in Meyerbeer's Les Huguenots. Photo by R. Schlegel, Elberfeld. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1849-1922) and later pedagogue, with an important international career. Original unsigned CDV by Ricordi, size is 2.5 x 4 inches, some signs of wear on front, otherwise in good condition.

Polish bass (1853-1917), unsigned cabinet photo, by Benque & Company, Paris, shown as Don Diegue in Le Cid (by Massenet), a role he premiered in 1885. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Polish bass (1853-1917) shown in role in Gounod's Romeo et Juliette, unsigned cabinet photo by photographer Charles Pollock, Boston. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, ink writing and stamps on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Austrian soprano (1862-1965), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in role. Photo by A. Pieperhoff, Bayreuth. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian soprano (1879-1957), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as herself. Photograph by Katharina Cutie, Frankfurt. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Large cabinet photo of the French mezzo- (1858-?), shown as Fides in Le Prophete. Photo by Benque, Paris, 5.25 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition

English soprano (1827-1882). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano, shown in role, by photographer C.D. Fredericks, New York. Size is 2.25 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1862-1933). Original cabinet-style photograph of the artist by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some stains on the front and verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

French tenor (1815-1879), who performed in the world premieres of Le Prophete (opera by Meyerbeer) and La Damnation de Faust (by Berlioz). Unsigned CDV, shown as himself. Photo by Charles Reutlinger, Paris.  Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

German impresario (1842-1889), best remembered for founding an English Opera Company "The Carl Rosa Opera Company" in 1869. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of him, size is 2.4 x 3.9 inches, pencil markings on verso, otherwise 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. Original vintage unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) and cabinet photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, unless otherwise indicated below. Scroll down to see all of them and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

French soprano (1846-1926) whose real name was Marie Hippolyte Ponsin). Fine vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) photo of her from 1869 by photographer Ferdinand Mulnier (Paris) mounted on cardboard. Total size is 4.1 x 6.2 inches, ink markings, in overall excellent condition.

Famous Ukrainian-born soprano (1822-1882), and also voice teacher, unsigned carte-de-visite (CDV), shown as herself. A photo by H.N. King, London. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, pencil markings on both sides, in very good condition.

Famous Ukrainian-born soprano (1822-1882), and also voice teacher, unsigned carte-de-visite (CDV), shown as herself. A photo by George K. Warren, Boston. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, pencil markings on both sides, in very good condition.

American singer and actress (1860-1922), much appreciated in her time as one of the most famous actresses and singers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Nice cabinet photo by Falk, New York, showing her in custom. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

English contralto (1821-1885). Unsigned carte-de-visite (CDV), shown as herself, a photo by Burton & Company, Birmingham. Size is 2.5 x 3.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Spanish mezzo-soprano (1868-1910). Original cabinet-style photograph of the artist (shown probably as Carmen) by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor stains on the front, small scratch, some stains and ink markings on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Set of 6 unsigned cabinet photos from the Paris Grand Opera, period 1892-1898, with singers in role for a performance of Samson et Dalila, opera by Camile Saint-Saens. Extra large cabinet photos by Benque, Paris, size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, all in excellent condition. Shown are: soprano Marianne Heglon (1867-1942) as Dalila in 3 photos, bass René Fournets (1858-1926) as Abimelech, Auguste Dubulle (1858-?) as high priest and dancer Torri. Sold together as a lot of 6.  

American soprano (1865-1903), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in the world premiere of Phryne in 1893, (opera by Saint-Saens). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches. Photo by Reutlinger, Paris, in excellent condition.

Famous American soprano (1864-1903), admired by Massenet and Saint-Saens. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown in role, a photo by Benque, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Scan may show some trimming on borders, actual item is not trimmed.

Famous American soprano (1864-1903), admired by Massenet and Saint-Saens. Among other roles, she was the first Thais in the world premiere at the Palais Garnier in Paris in 1894. Sanderson died of influenza at age 38 in Paris. Original vintage cabinet photo by Benque, Paris, unsigned, showing her in the title role she created, dated in the back on March 16th, 1894, Thais world premiere. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor rust spots on front and some on verso (see scans), otherwise in excellent condition.

English baritone (1834-1922). Original and unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the baritone shown as himself, by photographer H.N. King, Bath (U.K.). Size is 2.5 x 3.8 inches, pencil markings on verso, in very goo condition.

Spanish soprano (1844-1898), unsigned CDV, shown possibly in role. Photo by Sarony, New York. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.  

Italian soprano (1879-1972). Original cabinet photograph of the soprano by Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona), shown as herself. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some rust on the front, verso in excellent condition, in overall very good condition.

Belgian soprano (1834-1907), who performed in the French premiere of Tannhauser (1861), L’ Africaine (1865) and Don Carlo (1867).  SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.

Austrian bass (1838-1886), unsigned mini-cabinet photo, shown as himself. Photo by Fritz Luckhardt, Vienna. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 pages, in excellent condition.

Austrian bass (1838-1886). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the bass by Hanns Hanfstaengl, Dresden. Size is 2.3 x 4.1 inches approximately (trimmed over the lower border), ink markings on verso, in very good condition.

German baritone (1859-1923), who sang at the most important theaters and Festivals in Europe, including Bayreuth. Scheidemantel created the role of von Faninal in the world premiere of Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier in 1911. Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as Kurwenal in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, photo by Hans Brand, Bayreuth. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, slight paper loss below the photo, otherwise in excellent condition. 

French soprano (1833-1920), unsigned carte-de-visite, shown as Tata-Lili in La Veuve du Malabar (by Hervé), a role she created in 1873. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches. Photo by Ulric Grob, Paris, in excellent condition.

French soprano (1833-1920), unsigned cdv, in the title role in the world premiere of the Countess of Gerolstein, operetta by Offenbach, 1867. Photograph by Disderi, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches. 

German tenor (1846-1913), unsigned CDV, shown as himself. Blind stamped by photographer Hoffert, Hamburg and Hannover. Size is 2.4 x 3.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Vintage unsigned cabinet photo by W. Hoffert of the Austrian contralto (1861-1936), shown as Waltraute in Der Ring. Size is 4.5 x 6.25 inches, blind stamped with the year 1899 on front over the lower right corner, in excellent condition

Hungarian conductor (1850-1898), who assisted Wagner with Der Ring and the first Bayreuth Festival in 1876; later in his life conducted at the Met Opera and the New York Philharmonic between 1891 and 1898. Unsigned cabinet photo, by Dupont, New York, trimmed at the bottom. Size is 4.25 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.