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# René Gruau (1909–2004)

## What is René Gruau’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poster Design for Moulin Rouge, 1909 | Gouache | $86,500 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $8,793 |
| Works on paper | 133 | $6,555 |
| Other | 33 | $1,020 |
| Prints | 101 | $560 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**6 René Gruau works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a René Gruau work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “René Gruau auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-gruau (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.