Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(5) French Wwi-Era Trench Art Artillery Shell Vases
- Price realized
- $349
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $275
- Category
- Metal & Woodwork
- Sold
- July 13, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 3- JULY 2024 Fine Antiques & Estates 3-Day Auction Event
Lot description
(lot of 5) French WWI-era trench art vases, fashioned from artillery shells, including: (2) having repousse floral bouquet tied with ribbon, (one) inscribed 1914 Marne, (one) inscribed 1916 Somme, (1) with repousse flowers, rising on waisted stem, (1) depicting central floral blossom among foliates and butterfly motif, (1) with incised lily flowers, on textured ground, largest: approx 13.75"h, 3"diam, 13.25lbs total
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.