Title: William DassonvilleLot of 2 Photos Sky Owens Valley
Description: A lot of two photos from Owens Valley, in northeastern California. It is the same photo printed in two different sizes. Both are 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 lot is not annotated.
Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Signed: Not signed, estate stamped.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Smaller paper 5x7 inches, image 3.5x4.5 inches. Larger paper 11x13.75 inches, image 8x10 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 4183-4382 CNX VX 1160 4502

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

11 x 13.75 in