Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(6) French Wwi-Era Trench Art Artillery Shell Vases
- Price realized
- $286
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $225
- Category
- Vases & Vessels
- Sold
- October 12, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 2- AMAZING OCTOBER ANTIQUES & IMPORTANT ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 6) French WWI-era trench art vases, fashioned from artillery shells, including: (1) now fashioned as an oil lamp, with foliate motifs on dotted ground, (1) now fashioned as a pitcher, with pinched rim for pouring, central repousse flower, (2) having scalloped rim with foliate designs, rising on waisted stem, (2) scalloped rim over textured ground, with incised floral motifs, (one) inscribed "Meuse," (one) inscribed "Marne," largest: approx 13.5"h, 3.25"diam, 14.25lbs 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.