Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(10) French Wwi-Era Trench Art Artillery Shell Vases
- Price realized
- $318
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $250
- Category
- Vases & Vessels
- Sold
- October 12, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 2- AMAZING OCTOBER ANTIQUES & IMPORTANT ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 10) French WWI-era trench art vases, fashioned from artillery shells, including: (2) having scalloped rim and raised foliate motifs, (one) inscribed "Somme 1916," (one) inscribed "Verdun 1917," (2) with repousse oak branches on dotted ground, (2) depicting rose blossoms in relief, (2) having bundle of leaves on dotted ground, (2) with floral motifs on dotted ground, largest: approx 13.75"h, 3.5"diam, smallest: approx 3.75"h, 1.5"diam, 15lbs 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.