Title: William Dassonville Lot of 4 Landscape Photos
Description: A lot of 4 photos taken by Dassonville, all showing scenes of the California landscape. The photos show thistles, a scene from Owens Valley, a California landscape, and cows in Marin County north of San Francisco. The photo of Owens Valley was exhibited in the Bohemian Club in San Francisco in 1948. All 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: All are estate stamped. Two photos are signed W.E. Dassonville.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Largest paper is 13.5x13.75 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 4275-4076-4004-4187 CNX VX 1160 4516

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

13.5 x 13.75 in