William Dassonville San Francisco Street Russ Building

Title: William Dassonville San Francisco Street Russ Building
Description: A photograph of a San Francisco street, near Chinatown. In the background is the Russ building. There is also a ghostly figure in the lower left side of the photo likely due to double exposure, an interesting feature of the photo which hints towards the process of taking the photograph. 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 print is not annotated.
Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Signed: Not signed. Estate stamp on back of paper.
Circa: early 20th century.
Dimensions: Paper 13.5x10.75 inches. Image 11x9 inches.
Condition: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In protective plastic folder.
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 4316 CNX VX 1160 4692
Dimensions: 13.5 x 10.75 in
Condition Report: No creases, waves, foxing, tears, etc in paper. In protective plastic folder.