Title: Dassonville Sierra Nevada Grand Canyon Lot 4 Photos
Description: A lot of 4 photographs by William Edward Dassonville. Three photos show the gnarled trees and rocks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and one photo is a landscape showing the vastness of the Grand Canyon. All photos are printed 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 signed in pencil, all photos are estate stamped.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: largest paper 11x14 inches. Smallest paper 4.75x7 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 4156-4233-4379-4195 CNX VX 1160 4512

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

11 x 14 in