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

Price realized
$366
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$300
Category
Metal & Woodwork
Sold
November 9, 2024
Sale
DAY 2- NOVEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 8) French WWI-era trench art vases, fashioned from artillery shells, including: (2) with scalloped rim over raised floral motifs, (2) with repousse bouquet above bulbous base, reverse inscribed 1914 1918 in heart surround, (2) having raised fruit branch on textured ground, (2) having repousse foliate branch, respectively initialed "F" and "A," both with small vertical splits, largest: approx 13.75"h, 3"diam, 21lbs 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.