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

Price realized
$397
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$325
Category
Vases & Vessels
Sold
September 6, 2025
Sale
DAY 2- SEPTEMBER 2025 GRAND ESTATES, ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Lot description

(lot of 7) French WWI-era trench art vases, fashioned from artillery shells, including: (pair) with repousse foliate branches, (pair) having raised floral motifs on dotted ground, one intact with vertical split at side, (pair) depicting floral blossoms in relief, rising on waisted stem, (1) having incised portrait in profile, inscribed "Somme 1917," largest: approx 13.75"h, 3"diam, 18.25lbs 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.