RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Nadar of Paris, boldly signed and inscribed in black ink “To Fred P. Bacon Esq., in kind remembrance, Laura Schir

French soprano (1835–1923). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by W. and D. Downey of London, signed in the lower border in black ink, and als

French violinist and composer (1874–1934). Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo, signed and inscribed in black ink in French and dated 1898. Some light surf

French violinist and composer (1874–1934). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Marteau posing with his violin, by Sarony of New York, signed in black

Important Italian composer, conductor, and pianist (1858–1909) who helped introduce the works of Richard Wagner to Italy. ALS in Italian, signed “G. M

Original personal calling card bearing Massenet’s name and title, 4 x 2.25, signed in black ink, “J. Massenet,” below a brief untranslated ANS in Fren

French composer (1842–1912) best known for such operas as ‘Manon,’ ‘Werther,’ and ‘Thais.’ Handwritten pass, in French, signed “Massenet,” on an off-w

Legendary Australian opera soprano (1861–1931) revered as one of the greatest singers of her day. She also lent her name to a number of dishes, includ

Dutch conductor (1871–1951) highly regarded for his interpretations of Bach and the late Romantic repertoire. The extent of his cooperation with the N

Classical conductor (1859–1940) who endured public scrutiny in 1917 as to his allegiance during World War I. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by F. O