ORELIO, Joseph Autographs singers M-P later he became the director

later he became the director of the Hamburg State Opera

Photo by Walery

was considered one of the finest coloratura sopranos of the late 19th and early 20th centuries

this is an image rarely seen signed

ORELIO, Joseph Autographs singers M-P later he became the directorDutch bass baritone (1854 1926), signed photo, shown as Mephistopheles in Gounod's Faust, signed in Amsterdam, dated in 1909. Inscribed to L. Roberts. Very eye catching image and signature. Size of photo is 4 x 5. 75 inches, mounted onto solid cardboard backing, total item is 4. 6 x 6. 25 inches. Some trimming at top of cardboard, but otherwise in excellent condition.