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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)

$17,500≈ £13,571≈ €15,329Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumStudy for The Three Perfumes by Parfums Christian DiorWright93auction results2004–2026years recorded90%sold (84)$511Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Study for The Three Perfumes by Parfums Christian Dior by René Gruau, c. 1961, pencil, ink and celluloid on paper, sold Oct 2018Study for The Three Perfumes by Parfums Christian DiorWright · $17,500≈ £13,571≈ €15,329Sign up to see
  2. Rose Jaune Orientale by René Gruau, 1993, oil on canvas, sold May 2025Rose Jaune OrientalePhillips · HK$127,000≈ $16,203≈ £11,958≈ €14,268Sign up to see
  3. Portrait d'élégante (Countess with Hat) by René Gruau, 1936, Gouache and ink on paper, sold Jun 2017Portrait d'élégante (Countess with Hat)Ravenel · NT$480,000≈ $15,926≈ £12,390≈ €14,198Sign up to see

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  1. Dior Eau Sauvage (towel man) by René Gruau, poster, sold Mar 2026
    Dior Eau Sauvage (towel man)
    Print (other) · Paper
    117,5x168,5 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 236
    €319≈ $368≈ £275Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €140–280View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  2. Pellet Chaussures by René Gruau, 1969, poster, sold Mar 2026
    Pellet Chaussures, 1969
    Print (other) · Paper
    154x114,5 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 237
    €1,715≈ $1,982≈ £1,482Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €140–280View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  3. Femme au Jaune by René Gruau, 1990, poster, lithograph, sold Mar 2026
    Femme au Jaune, 1990
    Lithograph · Paper
    97x131 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 241
    €674≈ $779≈ £582Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €280–360View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  4. La Revue Balmain by René Gruau, poster, lithograph, sold Mar 2026
    La Revue Balmain
    Lithograph · Paper
    97,5x132,5 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 242
    €796≈ $920≈ £688Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  5. SENZA TITOLO by René Gruau, sold Sep 2025
    SENZA TITOLO
    65.0 x 100.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 32
    €5,292≈ $6,215≈ £4,584Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Capitolium Art ↗
  6. Rose Jaune Orientale by René Gruau, 1993, oil on canvas, sold May 2025
    Rose Jaune Orientale, 1993
    Oil · Canvas
    120 x 120 cm. (47 1/4 x 47 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 97
    HK$127,000≈ $16,203≈ £11,958≈ €14,268Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$100,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. le rouge baiser Paris by René Gruau, 1949, poster, sold Feb 2025
    le rouge baiser Paris, 1949
    Print (other) · Paper
    44x56 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 20
    €221≈ $229≈ £184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €180–250View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  8. Le Lido De Paris by René Gruau, Lithograph poster after the original printed in advertising campaigns in 1956, sold Mar 2024
    Le Lido De ParisAfter the artist
    Lithograph
    61 x 46 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 298
    $200≈ £157≈ €183HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  9. Bemberg fodera (jacket linings) by René Gruau, poster, sold Jul 2023
    Bemberg fodera (jacket linings)
    Print (other) · Paper
    98x139 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 880
    €192≈ $211≈ £164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €160–260View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  10. Without text (Le Parasol) by René Gruau, 1990, poster, lithograph, sold Feb 2023
    Without text (Le Parasol), 1990
    Lithograph · Paper
    52,5x70 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 797
    €480≈ $513≈ £424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–750View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗

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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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