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Painter, b. 1909 - d. 2004

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  • Rene Gruau, France (1909-2004), La Toque Rouge 1988, Colour lithograph ed. 96/300
    Apr. 14, 2025

    Rene Gruau, France (1909-2004), La Toque Rouge 1988, Colour lithograph ed. 96/300

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Rene Gruau France (1909-2004) La Toque Rouge 1988 Colour lithograph ed. 96/300 Signed lower right

    Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Rene Gruau (1909-2004) French/American, "The Surprise" Color Lithograph
    Mar. 29, 2025

    Rene Gruau (1909-2004) French/American, "The Surprise" Color Lithograph

    Est: $400 - $800

    René Gruau (1909-2004) French/American, "The Surprise" Color Lithograph. Shows a tantalizing glimpse of a ankle and pointed foot slowly sticking through an open door. Signed in pencil bottom right. Numbered 177/300 in pencil bottom left. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and appraisal from Park West Gallery.  Overall Size: 32 3/4 x 26 1/4 in.  Sight Size: 19 3/4 x 13 in.  Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli delle Caminate (professionally known as René Gruau) was born on February 4th, 1909 in Rimini, Italy. The son of an Italian count, he chose not to follow in his father’s footsteps and accept the job of royal military commander, focusing instead on an early passion he developed for the arts. When René’s mother, a French aristocrat, and his father separated when he was three, he moved to Paris with her. At fourteen Gruau took his mother’s maiden name, to further distance himself from any noble connection, and began to support his mother and himself by selling drawings to the Milanese fashion journal Lidel. He was inspired to pursue fashion illustration due to routinely sketching his mother in elegant outfits, and was soon working part-time for Femina, Marie Claire, and Vogue in Paris in his late teens and early twenties. During World War II Gruau found it difficult to find work, mainly contributing to Christian Dior before they became popular and established, and devoted much of his time and energy to assisting the Resistance with the concealment and movement of Jewish refugees. After the war his efforts were remembered and his style better appreciated, and when he moved to America in 1948 he quickly became synonymous with some of the biggest fashion magazines of the century, including Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and Flair. Gruau was hired by major designers like Pierre Balmain, Balenciaga, Elizabeth Arden, and Hubert de Givenchy, illustrating their haute couture clothing in exciting and dynamic new ways. His early works echoed the sketches of Paris night life by Toulouse-Lautrec, with classical Japanese prints inspiring him from the 1950s onward. Many of his later works were for theatrical shows and cabarets, as well as film posters and modern takes on classic French poster designs. There were major retrospective exhibitions of Gruau’s work at the Paris Musée du Costume in 1989 and Musée de la Publicité in 1999, and a wing of the Rimini City Museum devoted to Gruau was built in 2001. Gruau died on March 31st, 2004 in Rome, Italy, and today many of his pieces are in permanent collections of art institutions around the world, including the Louvre in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. #6034 . 

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • RENÉ GRUAU (1909-2004)
    Mar. 27, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU (1909-2004)

    Est: €4,000 - €6,000

    RENÉ GRUAU (1909-2004) SANS TITRE Gouache sur carton Signée du monogramme en bas à droite Gouache on cardboard; signed with the monogram lower right 99 X 63 CM • 39 X 24 3/4 IN.

    Tajan
  • RENÉ GRUAU (1909-2004)
    Mar. 27, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU (1909-2004)

    Est: €1,200 - €1,800

    RENÉ GRUAU (1909-2004) SANS TITRE Encre de Chine sur papier Signée en bas à droite Cachet de l'atelier au dos India ink on paper; signed lower right; workshop's stamp on the reverse 65 X 49,5 CM • 25 5/8 X 19 1/2 IN.

    Tajan
  • Rene Gruau, Italian 1909-2004, Relax
    Mar. 26, 2025

    Rene Gruau, Italian 1909-2004, Relax

    Est: $400 - $600

    Rene Gruau Italian, 1909-2004 Relax offset lithographic poster in colors for Compagnie Maritime des Chargeurs Reunis cruise line 1960s; signed in the image upper right

    Abell Auction
  • RENÉ GRUAU (1909-2004) Élégante au chapeau
    Mar. 19, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU (1909-2004) Élégante au chapeau

    Est: €600 - €800

    RENÉ GRUAU (1909-2004) Élégante au chapeau Huile sur toile Signée en bas à droite (Petites lacunes de couche picturale) Oil on canvas, signed lower right 35 x 27 cm - 13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. Provenance Collection particulière, France (par descendance)

    Aguttes
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Fodere Bemberg (later reprint) 1980 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Fodere Bemberg (later reprint) 1980 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, N. Moneta, Milano. II Edizione. Qualità: B+. 138,00 x 98,00 cm - Offset, N. Moneta, Milano. II Edition. Condition: B+. 54.33 x 38.58 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 René Gruau 1990
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 René Gruau 1990

    Est: €125 - €150

    Serigrafia, Arts Graphique et Publicité, Aureville. Qualità: B. 98,60 x 68,00 cm - Silk-screen print, Arts Graphique et Publicité, Aureville. Condition: B.  38.82 x 26.77 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Christian Dior 1987
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Christian Dior 1987

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, senza indicazione dello stampatore. Qualità: B+. 60,00 x 40,00 cm - Offset, printer unknown. Condition: B+. 23.62 x 15.75 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Sorrisi è in festa 1991
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Sorrisi è in festa 1991

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, senza indicazione dello stampatore.  Qualità: B+. Telato.  140,00 x 100,00 cm - Offset, printer unknown. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.   55.12 x 39.37 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bal du Moulin Rouge / Festival 1990 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bal du Moulin Rouge / Festival 1990 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, Artis SA, Paris. Qualità: B+. Telato.  59,50 x 40,00 cm - Offset, Artis SA, Paris. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.  23.43 x 15.75 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bal du Moulin Rouge, Paris / Femmes, femmes, femmes.. 1983
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bal du Moulin Rouge, Paris / Femmes, femmes, femmes.. 1983

    Est: €125 - €150

    Litografia a colori, Lithographie d'I.D.L., Paris. Qualità: A-. Telato.  60,00 x 40,00 cm - Color lithograph, Lithographie d'I.D.L., Paris. Condition: A-. Backed on linen.  23.62 x 15.75 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Formidable! 1980 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Formidable! 1980 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, senza indicazione dello stampatore. Qualità: B+. Telato. 59,50 x 40,00 cm - Offset, printer unknown. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.  23.43 x 15.75 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Lido / Bravissimo
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Lido / Bravissimo

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, senza indicazione dello stampatore. Qualità: B+. Telato.  58,50 x 40,00 cm - Offset, printer unknown. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.  23.03 x 15.75 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bal du Moulin Rouge / Fascination 1980 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bal du Moulin Rouge / Fascination 1980 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, Cinemato, Paris. Qualità: B+. Telato.  59,50 x 40,00 cm - Offset, Cinemato, Paris. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.  23.43 x 15.75 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bal du Moulin Rouge / Follement 1980 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bal du Moulin Rouge / Follement 1980 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, senza indicazione dello stampatore. Qualità: B+. Telato.  59,50 x 40,00 cm - Offset, printer unknown. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.  23.43 x 15.75 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bal du Moulin Rouge / Frou Frou
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bal du Moulin Rouge / Frou Frou

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, senza indicazione dello stampatore. Qualità: B+. Telato.  60,00 x 40,00 cm - Offset, printer unknown. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.  23.62 x 15.75 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Lido / Grand Jeu 1970 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Lido / Grand Jeu 1970 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, Artis SA, Paris. Qualità: B+. Telato.  58,60 x 39,50 cm - Offset, Artis SA, Paris. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.  23.07 x 15.55 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Lido / Panache
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Lido / Panache

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, S.A. Lalande Courbet, Paris. Qualità: B+. Telato.  59,50 x 40,00 cm - Offset, S.A. Lalande-Courbet, Paris. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.  23.43 x 15.75 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bal du Moulin Rouge / Frénésie
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bal du Moulin Rouge / Frénésie

    Est: €125 - €150

    Litografia a colori, Pub. G. Cravenne.  Qualità: A-. Telato.  58,50 x 38,50 cm - Color lithograph, Pub. G. Cravenne.  Condition: A-. Backed on linen.  23.03 x 15.16 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Lido / Gala Revue 1970 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Lido / Gala Revue 1970 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, Cinemato, Paris. Qualità: B+. Telato.  60,00 x 39,50 cm - Offset, Cinemato, Paris. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.  23.62 x 15.55 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Maserati / Donna II 1980 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Maserati / Donna II 1980 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, Esseti, Bergamo. Qualità: B+.  70,00 x 50,00 cm - Offset, Esseti, Bergamo. Condition: B+.  27.56 x 19.68 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Maserati / Donna I 1980 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Maserati / Donna I 1980 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, Esseti, Bergamo.  Qualità: B+.  70,00 x 50,00 cm - Offset, Esseti, Bergamo.  Qualità: B+.  27.56 x 19.68 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Maserati / Donna III 1980 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Maserati / Donna III 1980 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, Esseti, Bergamo.  Qualità: B+.  70,00 x 50,00 cm - Offset, Esseti, Bergamo. Condition: B+.  27.56 x 19.68 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Maserati / Donna IV 1980 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Maserati / Donna IV 1980 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, Esseti, Bergamo.  Qualità: B+.  69,00 x 48,00 cm - Offset, Esseti, Bergamo.  Condition: B+.  27.17 x 18.90 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Relax 1960
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Relax 1960

    Est: €200 - €250

    Litografia a colori, Editions Bonsch. Qualità: B+. 100,00 x 65,00 cm - Color lithograph, Editions Bonsch. Condition: B+. 39.37 x 25.59 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bagni Rimini 1993
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bagni Rimini 1993

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, Stampa Garattoni, Rimini. Qualità: B+.  98,50 x 68,00 cm - Offset, Stampa Garattoni, Rimini. Condition: B+.  38.78 x 26.77 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Rimini 2000
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Rimini 2000

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, senza indicazione dello stampatore. Qualità: B+. 98,50 x 68,00 cm - Offset, printer unknown. Condition: B+. 38.78 x 26.77 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Paris / Les collections de printemps 1990 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Paris / Les collections de printemps 1990 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, senza indicazione dello stampatore. Qualità: B+.  64,00 x 48,00 cm - Offset, printer unknown. Condition: B+.  25.20 x 18.90 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Calze Ortalion 1960 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Calze Ortalion 1960 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, N. Moneta, Milano - Roma. Qualità: B+.   137,50 x 100,00 cm - Offset, N. Moneta, Milan - Rome. Condition: B+.  54.13 x 39.37 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Calze Ortalion
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Calze Ortalion

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, Moneta, Milano-Roma.  Qualità: B.  139,00 x 98,00 cm - Offset, Moneta, Milano-Roma.  Condition: B.  54.72 x 38.58 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Il rinoceronte 1990 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Il rinoceronte 1990 circa

    Est: €65 - €75

    Serigrafia, Arts Graphiques et Publicité, Aureville. Qualità: B. 70,00 x 100,00 cm - Silk-screen print, Arts Graphiques et Publicité, Aureville. Condition: B. 27.56 x 39.37 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Dior / Eau Sauvage 1976
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Dior / Eau Sauvage 1976

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, senza indicazione dello stampatore. Qualità: B. 174,00 x 118,00 cm - Offset, printer unknown. Condition: B. 68.50 x 46.46 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Le Rouge Baisier
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Le Rouge Baisier

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, senza indicazione dello stampatore. Qualità: B+. Telato.  56,00 x 44,50 cm - Offset, printer unknown. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.  22.05 x 17.52 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Le Rouge Baiser 1950 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Le Rouge Baiser 1950 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, senza indicazione dello stampatore. Qualità: B+. Telato. 58,00 x 43,90 cm - Offset, printer unknown. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.  22.83 x 17.28 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bemberg
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bemberg

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, senza indicazione dello stampatore. Qualità: B+.  137,50 x 97,00 cm - Offset, printer unknown. Condition: B+. 54.13 x 38.19 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bemberg la fodera che va forte 1973
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Bemberg la fodera che va forte 1973

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, Monolito.  Qualità: B+.  140,00 x 100,00 cm - Offset, Monolito. Condition: B+.  55.12 x 39.37 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Nell'interno sta il segreto...Fodera Bemberg 1964 circa
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Nell'interno sta il segreto...Fodera Bemberg 1964 circa

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, N. Moneta, Milano-Roma. Qualità: B+.  138,70 x 97,60 cm - Offset, N. Moneta, Milano-Roma. Qualità: B+.  54.61 x 38.43 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Arredamento Bemberg 1966
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Arredamento Bemberg 1966

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, N. Moneta, Milano-Roma. Qualità: B+.  140,00 x 100,00 cm - Offset, N. Moneta, Milano-Roma. Condition: B+.  55.12 x 39.37 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 La Cigarette 1983
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 La Cigarette 1983

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, Imp. Union, Paris. Qualità: B+.  59,70 x 80,00 cm - Offset, Imp. Union, Paris. Qualità: B+.  23.50 x 31.50 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Femme à l’œillet 1981
    Mar. 06, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU 1909-2004 Femme à l’œillet 1981

    Est: €125 - €150

    Offset, senza indicazione dello stampatore. Qualità: B+.  80,00 x 59,50 cm - Offset, printer unknown.  Condition: B+.  31.50 x 23.43 in.

    Aste Bolaffi
  • René Gruau (French, 1909-2004) Christine, 1989
    Mar. 05, 2025

    René Gruau (French, 1909-2004) Christine, 1989

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    René Gruau (French, 1909-2004) Christine, 1989 acrylic on paper initialed G (lower right) 13 5/8 x 11 5/8 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • Print, Rene Gruau
    Feb. 22, 2025

    Print, Rene Gruau

    Est: $300 - $500

    Rene Gruau (Italian, 1909-2004), "Les Girls 2" lithograph, pencil signed lower right, edition 166/300, overall (with plexiglass shadowbox): 55.5"h x 33.75"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Print, Rene Gruau
    Feb. 22, 2025

    Print, Rene Gruau

    Est: $300 - $500

    Rene Gruau (Italian, 1909-2004), "Les Girls 3" lithograph, pencil signed lower right, edition 166/300, overall (with plexiglass shadowbox): 55.5"h x 33.75"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Print, Rene Gruau
    Feb. 22, 2025

    Print, Rene Gruau

    Est: $300 - $500

    Rene Gruau (Italian, 1909-2004), "Le Secret," lithograph, pencil signed lower right, edition 34/250, overall (with plexiglass shadowbox): 34.5"h x 25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Print, Rene Gruau
    Feb. 22, 2025

    Print, Rene Gruau

    Est: $300 - $500

    Rene Gruau (Italian, 1909-2004), "Les Girls 1," lithograph, pencil signed lower right, edition 166/300, overall (with plexiglass shadowbox): 55.5"h x 33.75"w

    Clars Auctions
  • RENE GRUAU, BAL DU MOULIN ROUGE, PARIS (FROU FROU), LITHOGRAPH POSTER
    Feb. 22, 2025

    RENE GRUAU, BAL DU MOULIN ROUGE, PARIS (FROU FROU), LITHOGRAPH POSTER

    Est: $550 - $750

    Artist: Rene Gruau, Italian (1909 - 2004) Title: Bal du Moulin Rouge, Paris (Frou Frou) Medium: Lithograph Poster Size: 23 in. x 15 in. (58.42 cm x 38.1 cm)

    RoGallery
  • RENÉ GRUAU (1909-2004) Judoka masqués
    Feb. 20, 2025

    RENÉ GRUAU (1909-2004) Judoka masqués

    Est: €8,000 - €12,000

    RENÉ GRUAU (1909-2004) Judoka masqués Deux huiles sur toiles en pendant
 L'une monogrammée en bas à droite et l'autre en bas à gauche
 220 x 147 cm Two oil on canvases Signed with initials lower right for one, and lower left for the other
 86 5/8 x 57 7/8 in. Provenance
 Collection particulière

    HVMC - Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo
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