Rene Gruau (1909–2004)
Rene Gruau is a French artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $969. 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 Rene Gruau is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,367; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rene Gruau work is $969.
The median Rene Gruau print sells for $488 across 25 lots.
The median Rene Gruau work on paper sells for $19,635 across 18 lots.
The median Rene Gruau painting sells for $3,350 across 6 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 | 28 | $488†‡ | $1,750 | 89.3% | 2026-07-07 |
| Paintings | 6 | $3,350† | $13,967 | — | 2022-10-18 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $19,635†‡ | $114,911 | 94.7% | 2026-06-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $208‡ | $208‡ | 50% | 2025-02-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $60,356 | $114,911 | — | 2011-06-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Rene Gruau's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $488 with 89.3% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $3,350, record $13,967. A typical Rene Gruau painting sells for around 6.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $60,356.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $475–$948†‡ | $707†‡ | $1,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $149–$400†‡ | $375†‡ | $425 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $9,797–$38,506‡ | $19,152‡ | $114,911 |
‡ 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 | 2007 | $114,911 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $60,356 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $13,967 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $7,250† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,625 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $208‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rene Gruau worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rene Gruau work is $969. The median Rene Gruau print sells for $488 across 25 lots. The median Rene Gruau work on paper sells for $19,635 across 18 lots. The median Rene Gruau painting sells for $3,350 across 6 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 Rene Gruau print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rene Gruau print is $488. 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 Rene Gruau's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rene Gruau print is $1,750.
What is the average price of a Rene Gruau work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rene Gruau work on paper is $19,635. 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 Rene Gruau's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rene Gruau work on paper is $114,911.
What is the average price of a medium Rene Gruau print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rene Gruau print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $707, 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 Rene Gruau work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rene Gruau work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Rene Gruau's auction record?
Rene Gruau's auction record is $114,911, set in 2007.
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