RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

ALS in German, signed “Schumann-Heink,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10, Waldorf-Astoria letterhead, New York, December 4, 1911. Letter to a gentleman.

Renowned Prague-born alto (1861–1936) best known for her Wagnerian operatic roles. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Schumann-Heink in costume by W

German composer (1819–1896) regarded as one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Elliott and F

Hungarian conductor (1850–1898) who conducted the premiere performance of Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, and is especially associated with Wagner’s operas.

Polish soprano (1858–1935) who enjoyed a lengthy career at the New York Metropolitan Opera. Original 4.25 x 5.5 cabinet photo of Sembrich holding a fa

Striking vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Sousa in his bandmaster uniform, signed and inscribed vertically in fountain pen “John Philip Sousa to Dr.

Unsigned “Manhattan Beach Amusement Programme,” 6.75 x 10, 17 pages, with two pages featuring the concert program for “Sousa’s Grand Concerts” on Augu

American dramatic soprano (1870–1946). Original 4.25 x 7.25 cabinet-style photo by Sarony of New York, signed and inscribed vertically in black ink, “

French violinist (1880–1953) who was part of a trio along with pianist Alfred Cortot and cellist Pablo Casals. Vintage 4.25 x 6.5 full-length cabinet

Dramatic soprano (1831–1877) whose triumphant career was cut short by cancer. Original 4.25 x 6.5 full-length cabinet photo by Elliott and Fry of Tiet

Original glossy 8 x 10 press photo of Toscanini sitting on the deck of the S.S. Manhattan while at sea en route to New York, taken on September 30, 19

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by R. Krziwanek of Vienna, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Z. Trebelli.” In fine condition, with some

Italian violinist (c. 1866–1956) of ephemeral fame, known as the ‘violin fairy.’ Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Schaarwachter of Berlin, signed

Spanish tenor (1854–1914) who debuted as Turiddu in Orfeo. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Barentzen of Malden, Massachusetts, signed at the bott

Italian composer (1813–1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. Unsigned original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite bust po

Two circa 1860s albumen cartes-de-visite of Wagner, both approximately 2.25 x 4. Studio stamps from Paris and Germany. Notes on back plus general wear

Important German composer (1813–1883) who, by expanding harmonic, instrumental, and dramatic forces to a previously undreamed-of degree, single-handed

Austrian vocalist (1834–1910) and one of the earliest singers to have left gramophone recordings. Vintage 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Fritz Luckh

TLS, one page, 7 x 11, personal letterhead, August 19, 1940. Letter to Dick Hyman of Hearst’s King Features Syndicate. In full: “Thank you very much f

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Calloway in suit and tie, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some mild creases to borders.