William E. Dassonville
· The Condensing Tower · Vintage silver print on ‘Charcoal Black’ paper · ca. 1925About Us
Paul M. Hertzmann, Inc. has been a leading dealer in vintage photographs for over fifty years. Based in San Francisco, we specialize in 20th-century modernism, the f.64 group, photojournalism, and American landscape photography. Our inventory spans rare prints, exceptional albums, and works by the most significant photographers of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Susan Herzig and Paul Hertzmann bring decades of expertise and passion to each acquisition and sale, working with collectors, institutions, and estates worldwide.
Explore the Collection →Years of Excellence
Since the early 1970s, we have been at the forefront of the vintage photograph market, building relationships with collectors and institutions that span generations. Our commitment to quality, scholarship, and integrity has made us a trusted name in the field.
Services
For Collectors
Whether you are building a collection or seeking a single important work, we offer expert guidance, authentication research, and access to an extensive inventory of vintage photographs. We work closely with collectors at every level.
View Collection →For Sellers
We actively purchase individual photographs and entire collections, offering fair market valuations and discreet, professional transactions. If you have photographs to sell, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your holdings.
Contact Us →Discover Our Collection
Browse our curated selection of vintage photographs, from 19th-century masterworks to 20th-century modernist prints.




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![Untitled [Basket with Cabbages, San Francisco Farmer’s Market]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/259_261.jpg)


![Joseph Stella [1877-1946]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/56_900.jpg)
![Thomas Scully [1783-1872]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/387_1040.jpg)






![Monna Alfau [Texidor]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/137_999.jpg)





![Aqueduct Race Track [Two Men Watching the Races]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/217_211.jpg)
![Calaveras [The Original Big Tree]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/207_486.jpg)
![Portrait of Emily [Ellias] Holding a Rose](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/137_1170.jpg)
![Aqueduct Race Track [Jockey on Horseback]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/217_213.jpg)

![Untitled [Trousers on a Window Sill]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/259_262.jpg)



![Untitled [Dried Animal Skull in Cypress Roots]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/260_266.jpg)