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

Price realized
$400
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$325
Category
Metal & Woodwork
Sold
February 21, 2026
Sale
DAY 2 - FEBRUARY 2026 SELECTED WORKS & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 8) French WWI-era trench art vases, fashioned from artillery shells, including: (pair) with waisted stem and textured ground, (one) with central shield with incised M, (pair) scalloped rim with dotted ground, central repousse flower, (one) with break to rim, (pair) with waisted stem and textured ground, repousse rose motif, (2) with incised ground, repousse foliate vines with unmarked shield, largest: approx 13 3/8"h, 3 3/8"diam, 19lbs 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.