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(6) French Wwi-Era Trench Art Artillery Shell Vases

Price realized
$381
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$300
Category
Metal & Woodwork
Sold
September 7, 2024
Sale
DAY 2- SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 6) French WWI-era trench art vases, fashioned from artillery shells, including: (2) having flared and scalloped rim, over repousse flowers, reverse side inscribed "Mesnip? les Hurlus," (2) with central foliate branch, on checkered lower ground, (2) having scalloped rim and repousse foliates, on dotted ground, largest: approx 13.25"h, 3.5"diam, 17lbs 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.