Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(6) French WWI & Wwii-Era Trench Art Shell Vases
- Price realized
- $540
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $425
- Category
- Vases & Vessels
- Sold
- August 26, 2023
- Sale
- August Fine Estates Auction - Day 1
Lot description
(lot of 6) French WWI and WWII-era trench art vases, fashioned from artillery shells, including: (2) having scalloped rim, with repousse foliate branches, (2) with incised folaite motifs, (one) inscribed "Souvenir de Manche," (one) inscribed "Souvenir de S. Sauveur le Vicomte," (2) with flared rim, vine motifs in relief, largest: approx 14"h, 3.25"diam, smallest: approx 9"h, 3.5"diam, 13.8lbs total Start Price: $200.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.