Signor Collection

Cartoon, Signor Foli, Irish bass opera singer
Cartoon, Signor Foli (Allan James Foley, 1837-1899), Irish bass opera singer -- He has studied Bradshaw (probably a reference to his travels and tours). 1884

Olivetti Advert 1932
The boss consults his watch - hes in a hurry for this report - but don t worry, signor, thanks to the Olivetti you gave her, your secretary will have it done in time

Giuseppe de Begnis, Italian operatic bass singer
Giuseppe de Begnis (1793-1849), Italian operatic bass singer Date: early 19th century

Nicola Zerola, opera singer
Signor Nicola Zerola, opera singer, tenor Date: 1910

Vanni Marcoux, H G Moore and Lalla Miranda
Signor Vanni Marcoux (L), bass, H G Moore (R), assistant stage manager, Mme Lalla Miranda, soprano Date: 1910

G Mario Sammarco, opera singer
Signor G Mario Sammarco, opera singer, baritone Date: 1910

Ettore Panizza, orchestral conductor
Signor Ettore Panizza, orchestral conductor Date: 1910

Desider Zador, Dante Zucchi and Edna Thornton, opera singers
Herr Desider Zador (L), baritone, Signor Dante Zucchi (R), tenor, Madame Edna Thornton, contralto, opera singers Date: 1910

Panorama of a Fashionable Wedding (engraving)
1608265 Panorama of a Fashionable Wedding (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panorama of a Fashionable Wedding)

Autori and Sovrani at The Blue Train Grill
The basso opera singer and caricaturist Autori, pictured with Maitre d Signor Autori at The Blue Train Grill in Stratton Street, London, one of the citys most fashionable haunts

Page from Illustrated London News 22 April 1848
Page from The Illustrated London News, 22 April 1848 featuring portraits of the late Signor Donizetti, the late John Jacob Astor of New York

Sketch cover - Futurist art
A futurist portrait of the futurist poet-leader (on the front cover of The Sketch magazine), Signor Marinetti, leader of the Futurist movement, by Signor Carra

Portrait of Felice de Giardini (1716-96), Italian violinist
DEC84569 Portrait of Felice de Giardini (1716-96), Italian violinist, engraved by Samuel William Reynolds (1773-1835) (engraving) by Reynolds

The Grand Signior retiring, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
3035672 The Grand Signior retiring, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: George)

The Grand-Signior Retiring, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193152 The Grand-Signior Retiring, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

HESTER THRALE / MEYER
HESTER THRALE Friend of Dr Samuel Johnson, and wife of the brewer, Henry Thrale - she later married Signor Piozzi, her singing teacher Date: 1741 - 1821

Atrio della casa di Salustio Raccolta di varie
Atrio della casa di Salustio, Raccolta di varie decorazioni sceniche inventate ed eseguite per il R. Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Pacini, signor (Antonio Francesco Gaetano Saverio), 1778-1866

Giardino della casa di Diomede presso alle mura di Pompei, Raccolta di varie decorazioni sceniche inventate ed eseguite per il R

Sotterraneo destinato al supplizio de rei Raccolta di
Sotterraneo destinato al supplizio de rei, Raccolta di varie decorazioni sceniche inventate ed eseguite per il R. Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Pacini, signor (Antonio Francesco Gaetano Saverio)

Eccelsi signori Anziani et altra nobilita numero di
Eccelsi signori Anziani, et altra nobilita in numero di 64 nella sala del palazzo gia Vizzani, terminando il confalonierato del primo bimestre dell anno MDCXCIII

Trionfo sugar sculpture Disegni del convito fatto
Trionfo or sugar sculpture, Disegni del convito fatto dall illustrissimo signor senatore Francesco Ratta all illustrissimo publico

Trionfi sugar sculptures putti griffin Disegni del
Trionfi or sugar sculptures with putti and a griffin, Disegni del convito fatto dall illustrissimo signor senatore Francesco Ratta all illustrissimo publico

Display crystal glass vessels Disegni del convito
Display of crystal and glass vessels, Disegni del convito fatto dall illustrissimo signor senatore Francesco Ratta all illustrissimo publico

Trionfi sugar sculptures personifying virtues
Trionfi or sugar sculptures personifying virtues, Raggvaglio della solenne comparsa, fatta in Roma gli otto di gennaio MDCLXXXVII

Trionfi sugar sculptures Cybele Juno Raggvaglio della
Trionfi or sugar sculptures of Cybele and Juno, Raggvaglio della solenne comparsa, fatta in Roma gli otto di gennaio MDCLXXXVII

Trionfi sugar sculptures Myrrha Daphne Raggvaglio della
Trionfi or sugar sculptures of Myrrha and Daphne, Raggvaglio della solenne comparsa, fatta in Roma gli otto di gennaio MDCLXXXVII

Centerpiece sugar sculpture personifying triumph
Centerpiece or sugar sculpture personifying the triumph of Catholicism in England, Raggvaglio della solenne comparsa, fatta in Roma gli otto di gennaio MDCLXXXVII

Frontispiece Scelta de medaglioni piu rari nella
Frontispiece, Scelta de medaglioni piu rari nella bibliotheca dell eminentiss. et reverendiss. principe il signor cardinale Gasparo Carpegna, vicario di Nostro Signore, Bussotti, Giovanni Battista

Italian elections- Signor de Gasperi supporters Date: 1948

Authors Club reception at Whitehall Court, 1962
Column of photographs reporting on a party for the Authors Club at Whitehall Court in December 1962 at which Sir Charles and Lady Petrie received guests

Bernardo De Gondi
BERNARDO DE GONDI Italian patrician of Florence, High Prior and Signor of the Florentine Republic and gonfalonier (chief magistrate). Date: 1460 - ?

Michael Costa (Young)
Signor MICHAEL COSTA Italian vocalist who became a successful conductor in England, a strict but amiable autocrat. Date: 1810-1884

Giovanni II Bentivoglio
GIOVANNI II BENTIVOGLIO Italian noble, signor di Bologna. Date: 1439 - 1508

Peace Conference in Paris by Matania
Front cover of The Sphere showing leaders of the Great Powers leaving the Peace Conference in Paris. Leading the way M. Clemenceau, Premier of France, with the tall figure on the left

Music cover, The Lancers Quadrilles, or Duval (of Dublin)s Second Set, Seventh Edition. Containing Les Graces, La Dorset, Lodoiska, La Native, and Les Lanciers

Signor Raffaelle Monti, Sculptor, Milan, Italy

Signor Julian Gayarre, of the Royal Italian Opera

Interior of Signor Perinis New Planetarium

Masaniello, Signor Gaetano Pardini, who Appeared in LA Muta Di Portici, at her Majesty s
Masaniello, Signor Gaetano Pardini, who Appeared in LA Muta Di Portici, at her Majestys Theatre, Haymarket, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

SIGNOR ANTONIO FRATTI The Italian Deputy Killed at Domoko Photo by H. Le Lieure, Rome

Signor Rossi, the Italian Tragedian, 1876

Signor Tommaso Salvini, the Italian Tragedian, 1875

GIOVANNI MATTEO DE CANDIA (1810-1883). Known as Signor Mario. Italian tenor. Engraving, English, 1871

Signor Julian Gayarre, Of The Royal Italian Opera

Masaniello, Signor Gaetano Pardini, who Appeared in LA Muta Di Portici, at her Majestys Theatre, Haymarket, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Interior of Signor Perinis New Planetarium

ULIVIs F-RAYS
Signor Ulivis F-Rays will make it possible for explosives to be detonated by remote control : push-button warfare becomes a freseeable possibility Date: 1914

Page from The Sphere, 4th May 1912, called The Newsletter, Week by Week. It features images of Indian students who have studied at the London School of Economics; Signor Murri

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"Signor: The Enigmatic World of a Cartoon Opera Singer" Step into the whimsical world of Signor, a beloved cartoon character who captivated audiences in the 1930s. Inspired by real-life opera singers such as Signor Foli and Giuseppe de Begnis, this animated sensation brought joy to millions with his melodious voice and larger-than-life personality. In an iconic Olivetti Advert from 1932, Signor stole the show with his impeccable bass opera singing skills that rivalled even the great Irish bass opera singer Nicola Zerola. With each note he belted out, hearts were touched and spirits lifted. Behind the scenes, talented artists like Vanni Marcoux, H G Moore, and Lalla Miranda breathed life into this charismatic character through their incredible illustrations. They captured every nuance of Signor's expressive face and flamboyant attire, making him instantly recognizable wherever he appeared. As Signor gained fame across Italy and beyond, renowned opera singer G Mario Sammarco became synonymous with lending his powerful voice to this charming creation. Together with Ettore Panizza's masterful orchestral conducting skills, they created enchanting performances that left audiences spellbound. But it wasn't just about music for Signor; he also had a flair for fashion. In "Panorama of a Fashionable Wedding, " an exquisite engraving showcased our dapper protagonist attending a glamorous event dressed to impress alongside other illustrious figures like Autori and Sovrani at The Blue Train Grill. Even after decades since his debut in Illustrated London News back in 1848 (as seen on a page from April 22nd), Signor remains an enduring symbol of artistic expression. His influence can be felt even in Futurist art movements where sketch covers depict his dynamic presence resonating through time.