René Gruau (1909–2004)
What is René Gruau’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 339 auction results for René Gruau at 41 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $201 including buyer’s premium (middle half $134–$869, n=47). The auction record is $89,373 for Profil d'Hubert de Givenchy (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Profil d'Hubert de Givenchy, 1909 | Gouache et collage de papiers découpés sur carton ; le cadre en chêne et verre | $89,373 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | La Mèche et La Bouche, 1909 | Watercolor | $78,000 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 3 | Main et oeil, 1952 | Encre, pastel et gouache sur papier imprimé et collage de papier sur carton ; le cadre en chêne et verre | $72,287 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Femme au Chapeau-Années, 1909 | Gouache | $68,500 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 5 | A Portrait of Catherine Deneuve, 1909 | Gouache | $52,500 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | Danseuse du moulin rouge au bouquet | Oil en canvas | $37,398 | Tajan | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | The Straw Hat, 1950 | Gouache | $33,991 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 8 | Tout en plumes, étude pour affiche du Lido, 1988 | Watercolour and pencil on paper | $32,860 | Tajan | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Femme fleur drape or, 1993 | Watercolour and ink on paper | $31,922 | Tajan | Nov 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poster Design for Moulin Rouge, 1909 | Gouache | $86,500 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $8,793 |
| Works on paper | 133 | $6,555 |
| Other | 33 | $1,020 |
| Prints | 101 | $560 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $6,484 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 165 | $1,360 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $840 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 339 results from 41 houses · How we compute these figures
René Gruau is a French artist with 482 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,233. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by René Gruau sold in 2026 for $3,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 303 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Gruau work is $2,233.
The median René Gruau work on paper sells for $5,998 across 153 lots.
The median René Gruau print sells for $900 across 89 lots.
The median René Gruau painting sells for $4,221 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) René Gruau work on papers typically sell for $3,259–$14,996 (the middle half of 82 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) René Gruau prints typically sell for $416–$1,180 (the middle half of 72 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 107 | $900†‡ | $22,528 | 83.2% | 2026-10-02 |
| Paintings | 23 | $4,221† | $37,398 | 65.2% | 2025-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 189 | $5,998†‡ | $89,373 | 81% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $32,860 | $89,373 | — | 2022-06-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
René Gruau's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (107 lots) median $900 with 83.2% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $4,221, record $37,398. A typical René Gruau painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $32,860.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $416–$1,180†‡ | $819†‡ | $15,302 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $882–$3,000‡ | $1,050‡ | $22,528 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,053–$16,079† | $8,488† | $28,045 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,125–$26,849† | $4,221† | $37,398 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $3,259–$14,996†‡ | $6,484†‡ | $89,373 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $2,406–$17,186†‡ | $5,633†‡ | $86,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $89,373 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $86,500 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $37,398 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $28,045 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $22,528 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $15,302 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a René Gruau worth?
Across 303 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Gruau work is $2,233. The median René Gruau work on paper sells for $5,998 across 153 lots. The median René Gruau print sells for $900 across 89 lots. The median René Gruau painting sells for $4,221 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) René Gruau work on papers typically sell for $3,259–$14,996 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) René Gruau prints typically sell for $416–$1,180 (the middle half of 72 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a René Gruau work on paper?
Based on 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Gruau work on paper is $5,998. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is René Gruau's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Gruau work on paper is $89,373.
What is the average price of a René Gruau print?
Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Gruau print is $900. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is René Gruau's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Gruau print is $22,528.
What is the average price of a René Gruau painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Gruau painting is $4,221. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is René Gruau's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Gruau painting is $37,398.
What is the average price of a small René Gruau work on paper?
Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a small René Gruau work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,484, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium René Gruau print?
Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium René Gruau print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $819, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is René Gruau's auction record?
René Gruau's auction record is $89,373, set in 2022.
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