William Dassonville Chinatown SF CA Photograph
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Title: William Dassonville Chinatown SF CA Photograph
Description: A beautiful photograph of a scene of San Francisco’s Chinatown. There are silhouettes of Western style and Chinese style buildings in the photo.
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 print is not annotated.
Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Signed: Not signed.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Folio 14x11 inches. Paper 7x5 inches. Image 4.625x3.625 inches.
Condition: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper.
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 4150 CNX VX 1160 4426
Condition
No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper.
Dimensions
14 x 11 in
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William Dassonville Chinatown SF CA Photograph
Estimate $250 - $500
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