Title: William Dassonville Lot 2 Women Portrait Photos
Description: A lot of 2 portrait photographs by Dassonville. Both photos show unidentified women. Larger photo is on thin paper, smaller photo is 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, these prints are not annotated.
Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Signed: Not signed. One has estate stamp on back.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Larger 9.5x7.5 inches. Smaller 8.5x6.5 inches.
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 lbs.
Listed by: Amanda 4126-4127 CNX VX 1160 4500

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

9.5 x 7.5 in