Opera Singer CDVs & Cabinet Photos

Large cabinet photo of the French tenor (1849-1899), shown as Manoel Diaz in Le Tribut de Zamora (opera by Gounod), a role he created in the 1881 world premiere!. Photo by Benque, Paris, size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition!

Famous Polish coloratura soprano (1858-1935). Unsigned cabinet photo, shown young as herself, a photo by Carbini Freres, St. Petersburg, Russia. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some pen markings on the back, otherwise in very good condition.

Famous Polish coloratura soprano (1858-1935). Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as herself, a photo by Charles L. Ritzmann, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.  

Famous Polish coloratura soprano (1858-1935). Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as herself, a photo by Charles L. Ritzmann, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous Polish coloratura soprano (1858-1935). Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as Mimi in Puccini's La Boheme, a photo by Aime Dupont, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, very slight creases on several corners, otherwise in very good condition.

German soprano (1842-?), unsigned cdv, shown as Ophelia in Hamlet (opera by Thomas) by Charles Reutlinger, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition. 

German soprano (1842-?), unsigned CDV, shown in role. Photo by Charles Reutlinger, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition. 

Russian bass-baritone (1867-1929), unsigned mini-cabinet photo, shown as himself. Size is 1.9 x 4,25 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian bass-baritone (1867-1929), unsigned carte-de-visite, shown in role. Size is 2.4 x 4 inches, photo by A. Yasvonia, St Petersburg, in excellent condition.

Russian bass-baritone (1864-1929), unsigned carte-de-visite, shown as himself. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1856-?), also known as Hermine Prochaska. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano by photographer Fritz Luckhardt, Vienna (with his name blind-stamped over the lower-right corner).  Size is 2.5 x 3.9 inches, trimmed borders, ink markings on verso, in very good condition.

Russian soprano (1858-1951). SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.

Leading Russian tenor (1882-1944) who developed an international career after the Russian revolution in 1917, left nearly 90 recordings. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.

Set of 8 unsigned cabinet photos of the Spanish soprano who sang opera and operetta. Original photos by Spanish photographer Antoni Esplugas, Barcelona, each one is 4.1 x 6.5 inches. Some in role, minor stains, ink markings on verso, one has a big crease, all in very good condition.  

Celebrated Russian lyric tenor (1872-1934), one of the greatest of the first quarter of the 20th century. Original vintage cabinet photographs of the artist (unsigned). Different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the photographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

German soprano (1806-1854), internationally celebrated, who starred in the world premieres of Ludwig Van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Missa Solemnis as well as Carl Maria Von Weber's opera Euryanthe in which she sang the title role. Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV), shown as herself, by Silbee and Case photographers, Boston. Size is 2.3 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1820-1912). Beautiful CDV of the tenor by Fritz Luckhardt, blind-stamped on the front by him and his name also printed on the front and verso.  Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, ink markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

French soprano (1889-1963). Original cabinet-style photograph of the artist by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor rust stains on the front, verso in excellent condition; in overall very good condition.

Italian tenor (1840-1897). Unsigned cabinet photo, shown possibly in role. Beautiful evocative photo by Montabone, Florence. Size is 5 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor (1840-1897).  SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.

American soprano (1844-1870). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano, shown possibly in role, by photographer Gurney, New York. Size is 2.5 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition.

Bohemian soprano (1834-1902), who was associated with significant premieres of operas by Verdi, including being the first to sing the title role of Aida  at La Scala on February 8, 1872 which also its European premiere. Unsigned CDV, shown as herself in in role, photo by J. Calzolari, Milan. Size is  2.4 x 4 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1870-1946), unsigned cabinet photo, shown in role (probably in Lohengrin), a photo by Aime Dupont, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. Scan may show some trimming on borders, actual item is not trimmed.

French tenor (1851-1896), strongly associated to the French repertoire. Talazac created the main tenor roles in the world premieres of Les Contes d´Hoffmann, Lakme and Manon. Unsigned cabinet photo, shown as himself, a photo by Nadar, Paris, 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some silvering around borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

French soprano (1875-1911). Original cabinet-style vintage (unsigned) photograph of the French singer by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, spotted rust stains on the front, verso with some ink markings and a small blue ink stamp, otherwise in excellent condition.  Rare!

Star Italian tenor (1850-1905), chosen by Verdi for the title role in the world premiere of Otello in 1887. Extralarge unsigned cabinet photo shown as himself, total size is 6.75 x 9.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Italian tenor (1850-1905), chosen by Verdi for the title role in the world premiere of Otello in 1887. Vintage cabinet photo of the tenor shown in role.  Total size is 8.7 x 11 inches, in excellent condition.

Star Italian tenor (1850-1905), chosen by Verdi for the title role in the world premiere of Otello in 1887. Beautiful original cabinet photograph of him by Lorens (San Petersburg) shown as Arnoldo in Rossini's "Guglielmo Tell". Size is 4.2 x 6.3 inches, some rust on the front and minor damage on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Acclaimed Italian tenor (1820-1889), originally named Enrico Danieli, who was well known for his technique and powerful voice; creator of the role of Don Alvaro in the world premiere of Verdi's La Forza del Destino in 1862. An original and unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the tenor; shown in role. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, ink markings on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Acclaimed Italian tenor (1820-1889), originally named Enrico Danieli, who was well known for his technique and powerful voice; creator of the role of Don Alvaro in the world premiere of Verdi's La Forza del Destino in 1862. An original and unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the tenor, shown as himself. Size is 2.4 x 4.1 inches, very slight paper loss on some corners, otherwise in excellent condition.

Fabulous set of 18 large cabinet photo (5.25 x 8.5 inches), showing singers in role for a performance of Tannhauser at the Paris Grand Opera in 1895. Set includes: 4 photos of tenor Ernest Van Dyck (1861-1923) as Tannhauser, 4 photos of soprano Rose Caron (1857-1930) as Elisabeth, a photo of bass Auguste Dubulle (1858-?) as Reinmar, two photos of tenor Albert Vaguet (1865-1943) as Walther, one of baritone Maurice Renaud (1861-1933) as Wolfram, bass-baritone Charles Douaillier (1860-?) as Biterolf, two photos of tenor Gallois as Heinrich, a photo of bass-baritone Jean-Francois Delmas (1861-1933) as Hermann, a photo of Pauline Agussol as a young shepherd, and a photo of dancers Virginia Zucchi and Henriette Robin, together. Shown in order Size for each is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, photos by Benque, Paris, in excellent condition

Ukrainian baritone (1860-1923). SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW.

Austrian soprano (1842-1906). Unsigned Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the soprano by photographer Szekely, Vienna. Size is 2.5 x 3.8 inches, trimmed borders, in very good condition.

Croatian soprano (1863-1941), unsigned cabinet photo, shown as Fricka in Walkure. Photo by Adolf Baumann, Munich. Blind stamp by him on front in 1905. Some handwriting on pencil, by another person. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1862-1938), and sister of the famed soprano Luisa Tetrazzini. Original cabinet-style photograph of the artist shown young by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, rust stains on the front and verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

Super star Italian soprano (1871-1940) shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Unsigned cabinet photo by photographer Otto Witte, Berlin. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, small loss over lower left corner, otherwise in very good condition.

English soprano (1858-1915). A beautiful vintage cabinet-style photograph of the soprano, shown young.  Size is 4.2 x 6.5 inches, in very good condition.

English soprano (1858-1915). Attractive vintage unsigned cabinet-style photograph of the soprano, shown young.  Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, mounting traces on verso (paper loss) otherwise in very good condition.

Fine vintage carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph by Disderi depicting famous singers at the Theatre Italien (Paris) including Giulia Grisi, Enrico Tamberlik and other famous artists from the middle XIX century.  Size is 2.3 x 4.1 inches, in excellent condition

Unsigned CDV collage of several performers from the Theatre Italien, a company located in Paris that performed Italian operas in the Italian language from 1801-78. Features images of such noteworthy performers as Giulia Grisi, Giovanni Mario, and many others, as themselves and in role. Photo by Disderi, Paris. Size is 2.5 x 4 inches, attractive vintage item in excellent condition.

American soprano (1845-1931).  Original vintage cabinet photographs and Carte-de-Visite (CDV) of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all of them 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. Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as herself. Original photo by Mora, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.

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. Beautiful unsigned vintage Carte-de-Visite (CDV)s. Various sizes and conditions. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. SELECT BY CLICKING ON THE THUMBNAILS TO THE LEFT.

German soprano (1845-?), also known as "Ottavia Torriani". Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown most likely in role, an orignal photo by Mora, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, very small creases on various edges, otherwise in excellent condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1836-1892), whose artistry was greatly admired in particular for her interpretations and her exemplary English diction, rare for a non-native English speaker. Original and unsigned vintage photographs, cabinets and Carte-de-Visite (CDVs), in different conditions and sizes. Scroll down to see all autographs. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. Click on each thumbnail to enlarge, see more pictures.

French soprano (1878-1952) who recorded for Pathé, Odeon, and other major labels. Very attractive unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as herself, a photo by Duguy, Paris. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some writing in both pen and pencil on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

American soprano (1832-?), mother of American soprano Marie Van Zandt who starred in the 1883 world premiere of Leo Delibes' Lakme, singing the title role. Unsigned cabinet photograph, shown as herself (name written below the photo is written by someone else). Photo by Girney. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian mezzo-soprano (1873-1938). Original cabinet-style photograph of the singer (shown as herself) by photographer Antoni Esplugas (Barcelona). Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, minor stains on the front and verso, otherwise in excellent condition.