Title: Dassonville Lot 2 Trees Owns Valley High Sierra Photos
Description: Lot of 2 photos of trees by Dassonville. One was taken in the High Sierra mountain range and the other was taken in Owens Valley. Both are on thick, lightly 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: Not signed.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Both papers are 7x5 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 4159-4164 CNX VX 1160 4498

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

7 x 5 in