Title: William Dassonville Gnarled Tree High Sierra Photograph
Description: A very strong and striking photograph of a gnarled old tree in the High Sierra. On thick 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: W.E. Dassonville in pencil right side below photo.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Folio 20x16 inches. Paper 9.25x10.625 inches. Image 8x9.375 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 4056 CNX VX 1160 4491

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

20 x 16 in