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

Price realized
$397
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$325
Category
Vases & Vessels
Sold
October 11, 2025
Sale
DAY 2- FINE FALL OCTOBER 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 6) French WWI-era trench art vases, fashioned from artillery shells, including: (pair) having elongated waisted stem, (pair) with repousse dove seated on foliate branch, inscribed "Verdun 1917" and "Aisne 1917" respectively, (pair) depicting raised foliates on textured ground, one inscribed "Verdun," largest: approx 13.75"h, 3"diam, 16.5lbs 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.