ABOVE - Super rare photo. The earliest known Hart shade. Superbly done Wisteria of unknown diameter. This photo was inscribed on the back "1951. My pride and Joy. Remember Louise?" Scanned and edited from Hart's collection of photos.

© 2007 Colin Hansford, All rights Reserved.

LEFT, From Fontaine's April 2001 Auction.

13" Diameter leaded wisteria shade, 23" in height. Base is signed Handel. © 2001, Fontaine's Auction Gallery and Garrett Johnson, all rights reserved.