William Dassonville Lot of 2 Owens Valley Trees Photos

Title: William Dassonville Lot of 2 Owens Valley Trees Photos
Description: This is a lot of two photos taken by Dassonville. Both photos show views of trees in Owens Valley, in northeast California.
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 pencil signed W.E. Dassonville. Both are estate stamped.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Papers are 11.75x10 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 4079-4184 CNX VX 1160 4501
Dimensions: 11.75 x 10 in
Condition Report: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In protective plastic folders.