Title: William Dassonville Lot of 4 High Sierra Photos
Description: A lot of four stunning photos taken by William Dassonville. These photos all show pines or juniper trees among large rocks in the High Sierra mountain range.
William Edward Dassonville (1879-1957) was a California photographer primarily known for his landscapes. He was an associate of Ansel Adams and worked with William Keith, George Stirling, Maynard Dixon, and John Miur. Born in Sacramento, CA, he acted as secretary of the California Camera Club and contributed to Camera Craft. He also invented a velvety surfaced printing paper that he later manufactured commercially (REF: Getty). His chemistry was heralded by Ansel Adams and Imogen Cunningham, and he exhibited alongside Alfred Stieglitz, Clarence White, and Gertrude Kasebier (REF: icp org).
Some of the prints in this estate have annotations indicating they are platinum or silver prints; however, this print is not annotated.
Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Signed: Two prints are signed, all four prints are estate stamped.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Largest paper 11x15 in, image 8.5x10 in. Smallest paper 9.25x10.75 in, 7x9 in.
Condition: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In protective plastic folders.
Provenance: Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children. In addition to most of the works being estate stamped we have identified several prints additionally carrying the Donald P. Dassonville signed authentication stamp.
Shipping: 20x14x6, 1 lb.
Listed by: Amanda 4189, 4067, 4061, 4064 CNX VX 1160 4465

No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In protective plastic folders.

11 x 15 in