Title: William Dassonville Lot of 4 San Francisco Cityscape Photos
Description: A lot of four photographs of the San Francisco skyline from various points in and around the city, including one photo from Telegraph Hill. One is in a large mat; the other three are similar to postcard size. 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.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: mat folio is 14x11. Smallest paper 5x7 inches.
Condition: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. One in a hardboard folio, three others 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 4300-4290-4289-4387 CNX VX 1160 1160 4510

No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. One in a hardboard folio, three others in protective plastic folders.

14 x 11 in