William Dassonville Mammoth Lake High Sierra Snow Photo
Title: William Dassonville Mammoth Lake High Sierra Snow Photos
Description: A lot of 2 photographs by Dassonville. One photo shows a snow covered peak in the High Sierra, the other shows a view north from Mammoth Lakes, a town in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Both 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: not signed, estate stamped and with the Donald P. Dassonville signed authentication stamp.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: One is paper 10x11.75 inches, image 8x8.5 inches. Other is paper 9x13.25 inches, image 6.5x11 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 4223-4070 CNX VX 1160 4503
Dimensions: 10 x 11.5 in
Condition Report: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In protective plastic folders.
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Title: William Dassonville Mammoth Lake High Sierra Snow Photos
Description: A lot of 2 photographs by Dassonville. One photo shows a snow covered peak in the High Sierra, the other shows a view north from Mammoth Lakes, a town in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Both 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: not signed, estate stamped and with the Donald P. Dassonville signed authentication stamp.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: One is paper 10x11.75 inches, image 8x8.5 inches. Other is paper 9x13.25 inches, image 6.5x11 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 4223-4070 CNX VX 1160 4503
Dimensions: 10 x 11.5 in
Condition Report: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In protective plastic folders.