Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

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

Price realized
$286
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $500
Hammer price
$225
Category
Vases & Vessels
Sold
January 25, 2025
Sale
DAY 2 -JANUARY 2025 NEW YEAR'S FINE ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 6) French WWI-era trench art vases, fashioned from artillery shells, including: (2) with repousse foliates on dotted ground, (one) inscribed "Verdun," (one) inscribed "Aisne," (2) having incised peacock design, (one) inscribed "Belgique," (2) with incised foliate motifs, (one) inscribed "Aisne," (one) inscribed "Guise," largest: approx 13.5"h, 3.25"diam, 14.75lbs 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.