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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. le rouge baiser sans hésiter by René Gruau, poster, sold Dec 2015
    le rouge baiser sans hésiter
    Print (other) · Paper
    44,5x56 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 158
    €240≈ $263≈ £173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–350View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  2. C (Chanell Rouge et Noir) by René Gruau, 1990, poster, sold Jun 2015
    C (Chanell Rouge et Noir), 1990
    Print (other) · Paper
    55,5x70,5 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 215
    €192≈ $215≈ £139Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €140–250View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  3. Moulin Rouge Formidable by René Gruau, 1970, poster, sold Jun 2015
    Moulin Rouge Formidable, 1970
    Print (other) · Paper
    40,5x60 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 41
    €120≈ $135≈ £87Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €90–160View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  4. C (Chanell) Rouge et Noir by René Gruau, 1990, poster, sold Jun 2009
    C (Chanell) Rouge et Noir, 1990
    Print (other) · Paper
    55x72 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 570
    €96≈ $136≈ £84Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80–150View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  5. Rouge by René Gruau, Color lithograph, sold Dec 2004
    Rouge
    Lithograph · ed. 290/300
    34 in. x 25 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 239
    $600≈ £313≈ €452HammerSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  6. Untitled by René Gruau, offered Jun 2022
    Untitled
    39 x 27½ ins. (99 x 69cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 142
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  7. BAL DU MOULIN ROUGE, FRISSON by René Gruau, offered Jun 2022
    BAL DU MOULIN ROUGE, FRISSONAfter the artist
    26 x 16ins (66 X 41cm.) and smaller
    Bonhams · · Lot 19
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Untitled by René Gruau, Serigrafía 93 / 300, offered Aug 2021
    Untitled
    Screenprint · ed. 93/300
    90 x 103 cm
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 262
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$20,000–30,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  9. 'Poisson', circa late 1960s by René Gruau, offered Jun 2019
    'Poisson', circa late 1960s
    width 115.5cm, height 81cm, signed 'Gruau'
    Bonhams · · Lot 85
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,500–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. CHRISTIAN DIOR EAU SAUVAGE, off set lithograph circa 1980 by René Gruau, CHRISTIAN DIOR EAU SAUVAGE, off set lithograph circa 1980, offered Nov 2018
    CHRISTIAN DIOR EAU SAUVAGE, off set lithograph circa 1980
    Lithograph
    45 1/2 in. x 66 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 365
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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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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