Title: William Dassonville San Francisco Trees Photos Lot 4
Description: A lot of four photographs by Dassonville. These photos show trees overlooking the San Francisco skyline, likely taken from the hills around San Francisco. One photograph was taken in Owens Valley, in eastern California. All photos 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: One photo is signed in pencil, all are estate stamped.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Largest paper 11x14 inches, image 8x10 inches. Smallest paper is 12x10 inches, image 10x8 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 4330-4179-4343-4211 CNX VX 1160 4511

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

11 x 14 in