Title: Dassonville Lot 4 San Francisco SF Photos
Description: A lot of 4 photographic prints. Three of the prints are loose and one is matted. All the prints show views of San Francisco.
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: Matted print is signed, all four are estate stamped.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: folio is 20x16. One image is 8x9.5 inches, three images are 8x10 inches.
Condition: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. One is in a protective folio with plastic sheet over it, three 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: 24x18x6, 13 lbs. dimensional weight.
Listed by: Amanda 4221 4332 4209 4032 CNX VX 1160 4470

No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. One is in a protective folio with plastic sheet over it, three in protective plastic folders.

20 x 16 in