Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(6) French Wwi-Era Trench Art Artillery Shell Vases
- Price realized
- $318
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $250
- Category
- Metal & Woodwork
- Sold
- May 15, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 1- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 6) French WWI-era trench art vases, fashioned from artillery shells, including: (pair) with repousse grape vine motifs on dotted ground, (pair) having brocade trim, central applied cartouche flanked by winged angel motifs, above lion raised lion mask, (pair) with repousse foliate branches, inscribed "Somme" and "Verdun" respectively, largest: approx 14"h, 13"diam, 16.75lbs 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.