RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

German composer (1830–1908) who worked as a church organist and composed many operas, of which Die Folkunger was most famous. Original 4.5 x 6.5 cabin

Enormously popular Czech-born violin virtuoso (1880–1940). AMQS on an off-white 7 x 5 album page dated June 11. Kubelik beautifully pens the first thr

Enormously popular Czech-born violin virtuoso (1880–1940). Uncommon oversized 5.25 x 8.5 boudoir cabinet photo of Kubelik posing with two women, most

American conductor and pianist (1837–1909) who conducted the world premiere of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in Boston. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabin

French baritone (1847–1909). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Falk of New York, signed at the top of the image in black ink, “J. Lassalle, Boston

French musical composer (1832–1918) best-known for La fille de Madame Angot. ALS in French, signed “Ch. Lecocq,” three pages on two adjoining sheets,

Renowned German operatic soprano (1848–1929). Original crystal-clear 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by J. C. Schaarwachter of Berlin, signed below the image

Celebrated soprano (1820–1887), known as the ‘Swedish Nightingale,’ who, under the management of P. T. Barnum, became the most renowned and highly pai

Circa 1860s albumen carte-de-visite of the famed composer and pianist by Fritz Luckhardt of Vienna. Photographer's stamp on front and back. Penc...

Original albumen carte-de-visite portrait of composer Franz Liszt with photographer's stamp to front and back. Paper loss to the bottom of the f...

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