René Gruau
French · 1909–2004 · Painter, Printmaker
Count Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli delle Caminate, professionally known as René Gruau was a fashion illustrator whose exaggerated portrayal of fashion design through painting… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Study for The Three Perfumes by Parfums Christian DiorWright · $17,500≈ £13,571≈ €15,329Sign up to see
Rose Jaune OrientalePhillips · HK$127,000≈ $16,203≈ £11,958≈ €14,268Sign up to see
Portrait d'élégante (Countess with Hat)Ravenel · NT$480,000≈ $15,926≈ £12,390≈ €14,198Sign up to see
René Gruau’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 92 auction results for René Gruau between 2004 and 2026, of which 84 sold (91%). Recorded sale prices range from $70Sign up free to see to $17.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $17.5kSign up free to see for Study for The Three Perfumes by Parfums Christian Dior at Wright in October 2018. The most common medium is lithographs (43 lots). Most results come from Van Sabben Poster Auctions (67), Sloans & Kenyon (5) and Bonhams (4).
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- €61≈ $70≈ £53Sign up free to see
- €270≈ $307≈ £232Sign up free to see
- €123≈ $140≈ £106Sign up free to see
- $3,072≈ £2,292≈ €2,644Sign up free to see
- $1,920≈ £1,432≈ €1,653Sign up free to see
- $998≈ £745≈ €859Sign up free to see
- La Voilette (The Veil), 1990€417≈ $481≈ £360Sign up free to see
- La Cigarette, 1984€466≈ $538≈ £402Sign up free to see
- €539≈ $623≈ £466Sign up free to see
- €221≈ $255≈ £191Sign up free to see
René Gruau works on paper (8)René Gruau gouaches (5)René Gruau prints (75)René Gruau lithographs (43)
René Gruau: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by René Gruau at auction?
$17,500Sign up free to see, for Study for The Three Perfumes by Parfums Christian Dior at Wright (October 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for René Gruau?
The median sale price is $511Sign up free to see across 84 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by René Gruau have sold at auction?
84 of 92 recorded lots sold between 2004 and 2026.
Which auction houses sell René Gruau?
Van Sabben Poster Auctions, Sloans & Kenyon and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Van Sabben Poster Auctions · Sloans & Kenyon · Bonhams
About René Gruau
Count Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli delle Caminate, professionally known as René Gruau was a fashion illustrator whose exaggerated portrayal of fashion design through painting has had a lasting effect on the fashion industry. Because of Gruau's inherent skills and creativity, he contributed to a change in the entire fashion industry through the new pictures that represented the already popular designs created by designers in the industry. The benefits, including economic stimulation and enhancement of advertising are still present in the industry today via a new way of fashion illustration, fashion photography. Gruau became one of the best known and favorite artists of the haute couture world during the 1940s and 50s working with Femina, Marie Claire, L'Officiel, L'Album Du Figaro and an assortment of "high-style" magazines. Gruau's artwork is recognized and commended internationally in some of Paris and Italy's most prestigious art museums including the Louvre in Paris and the Blank in Italy. In addition to his international fame and recognition, "Gruau's artwork is known for its timeless and enduring style".
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