Title: William Dassonville In The Sierra Valley Mountain Photo
Description: A beautiful photograph showing a small pond or lake in a valley with a mountain range in the background. It is noted by the estate that this photograph was taken in the Sierra Nevada mountains. On thick, lightly textured paper.
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: Signed lower left corner of photograph. Estate stamp on back of backing board.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Folio 16x20 inches. Backing board 11.75x13.75 inches. Paper/image 7.25x9.5 inches.
Condition: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In a protective folio with plastic sheet over it.
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 4106 CNX VX 1160 4495

No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In a protective folio with plastic sheet over it.

16 x 20 in