Emilio Grau Sala Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1911 - d. 1975

Emilio (Emi) Grau Sala (1911, Barcelona - 1975, Paris) was a Catalan painter. He studied at the sp:Escuela de Bellas Artes de Barcelona. With his wife Ángeles Santos Torroella he fled to Paris at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War.

He was a famous colorist (oil painting, watercolor and pastel) and illustrator. In the French Salon "Comparaisons", he was a member of the group of Maurice Boitel.

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  • EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "Female portrait". Oil on paper. Signed in the upper left corner. With label of the Galerái Sennacheribbo on the back.
    Sep. 02, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "Female portrait". Oil on paper. Signed in the upper left corner. With label of the Galerái Sennacheribbo on the back.

    Est: €1,000 - €1,100

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "Female portrait". Oil on paper. Signed in the upper left corner. With label of the Galerái Sennacheribbo on the back. Measurements: 20 x 15,5 cm; 42 x 37 cm (frame). Grau Sala was formed in the School of Fine Arts of Barcelona, learning that he combined with an essentially self-taught formation. In 1930 he held his first exhibition at the Badriñas gallery in Barcelona. When the Civil War broke out, he moved to Paris, and that same year, 1936, he won the first Carnegie Prize. In the twenty-five years that he remained in the French capital, he was closely acquainted with the avant-garde, although he always opted for a colorist figuration, derived from impressionism and fauvism. In fact, he soon became known in Paris as a successor of the Impressionist spirit and values, directly related to Bonnard and Vuillard. The success of his style led Grau Sala to devote himself also to graphic work and scenography. The grace and finesse of his characters, the vivacity of the colors and the elegant atmosphere of the environments that he captured made him reap great success and recognition all over the world. He held several solo exhibitions, mainly in Barcelona and Paris, but also in cities such as New York, Toulouse, London and Los Angeles. In 1963 he returned to Barcelona, when the stagnant figuration of Franco's Spain began to be challenged by Oteiza, Chillida, Tàpies and the collective "El Paso". However, he remained faithful to his style, and until his death in 1975 he worked within his own personal line, centered on his favorite themes, female figures, interiors and landscapes, in a vaguely classical, nostalgic time setting of the nineteenth century. After his death, and for more than a decade, Grau Sala was overshadowed by the multiple novelties that were emerging in democratic Spain, but from the 1990s onwards, the new boom in mid-level collecting relaunched Grau Sala, as he was understood as an interpreter of Impressionism in a Spanish key. Works by Emilio Grau Sala are kept in the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, the Esteban Vicente Museum of Contemporary Art and the Óscar Domínguez Institute of Contemporary Art and Culture.

    Setdart Auction House
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "Noia al jardí". 1972 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated in the lower left corner. With Sala Parés label on the back.
    Jul. 23, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "Noia al jardí". 1972 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated in the lower left corner. With Sala Parés label on the back.

    Est: €1,000 - €1,400

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "Noia al jardí". 1972 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated in the lower left corner. With Sala Parés label on the back. Measurements: 30 x 43 cm; 56 x 65 cm (frame). In this delicate composition, Grau Sala represents an intimate scene in which a young feminine figure appears seated next to a table adorned with flowers and fruits, surrounded by an exuberant vegetation that invades the pictorial space. The scene, resolved with a luminous and poetic atmosphere, reveals the artist's taste for refined environments and elegant female figures, one of the most characteristic themes of his production. Grau Sala developed a large part of his career in Paris, where he achieved notable international recognition and actively participated in the artistic environment of the French capital. In the French capital he became acquainted with the avant-garde, although he maintained a colorist figuration close to impressionism and fauvism, linked to the spirit of Bonnard and Vuillard. He achieved great international recognition, exhibiting in Barcelona, Paris, New York, London and Los Angeles, and also working in graphic work and scenography. His work is preserved in institutions such as the Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña, the Museo Esteban Vicente and the Instituto Óscar Domínguez de Arte y Cultura Contemporánea.

    Setdart Auction House
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “Illustrations for a book”
    Jul. 22, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “Illustrations for a book”

    Est: €30 - €45

    Lithograph on paper. Signed and numbered EA in pencil at the bottom. Dimensions: 25.5 x 16.3 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Landscape"
    Jul. 22, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Landscape"

    Est: €1,800 - €2,700

    Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower left corner. Signed and titled on the reverse of the canvas. Stretched on with a label from Sala Parés, Barcelona. Dimensions: 38 x 46 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA - The girl with the ponytail
    Jun. 30, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA - The girl with the ponytail

    Est: -

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona 1911-Sitges 1975 Profile portrait Watercolor on paper Signed Measurements 31.5 x 23 cm

    Subastas Segre
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA - Maternitè
    Jun. 30, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA - Maternitè

    Est: -

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona 1911-Sitges 1975 Maternity. 1970 Oil on canvas Signed Signed, titled and dated on the back in Paris 1970 Dimensions 38.5 x 46 cm

    Subastas Segre
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona 1911-1975)
    Jun. 29, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona 1911-1975)

    Est: €100 - €200

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona 1911-1975) "Girl with Flowers" Linoleum print on paper Signed in pencil Dimensions: 61.5 x 49 cm.

    Fernando Duran
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona 1911-Paris 1975)
    Jun. 29, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona 1911-Paris 1975)

    Est: €7,000 - €14,000

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona 1911-Paris 1975) "The Lecture". 1960 Oil on canvas Signed Also signed and dated 1960 on the reverse Dimensions: 65 x 50.3 cm.

    Fernando Duran
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA (1911-1975)
    Jun. 23, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (1911-1975)

    Est: €4,000 - €6,000

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (1911-1975) CAVALIERS DANS UN SOUS-BOIS, 1964 Huile sur toile Signée en bas à droite Contresignée, datée et située ‘Paris’ au dos Oil on canvas; signed lower right; signed, dated and located ‘Paris’ on the reverse 54,5 X 65 CM - 21 1/2 X 25 5/8 IN.

    Tajan
  • Emilio Grau Sala. Seated Woman
    Jun. 23, 2026

    Emilio Grau Sala. Seated Woman

    Est: -

    Oil on canvas. Signed in the upper left corner.

    Duran Arte y Subastas
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "In a square in Paris", 1974
    Jun. 16, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "In a square in Paris", 1974

    Est: €120 - €180

    "Paris Square", 1974 Lithograph on paper Signed and numbered in pencil EA at the bottom. From the book "Le Petit ami", 1974, published by Pierre de Tartas. Edition of 311 copies. Dimensions: 37 x 56 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Facades on a street in Paris", 1974
    Jun. 16, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Facades on a street in Paris", 1974

    Est: €120 - €180

    Lithograph on paper Signed and numbered in pencil EA at the bottom. From the book "Le Petit ami", 1974, published by Pierre de Tartas. Edition of 311 copies. Dimensions: 37 x 56 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "In the Luxembourg Garden, Paris", 1974
    Jun. 16, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "In the Luxembourg Garden, Paris", 1974

    Est: €120 - €180

    Lithograph on paper Signed and numbered in pencil EA at the bottom. From the book "Le Petit ami", 1974, published by Pierre de Tartas. Edition of 311 copies. Dimensions: 37 x 56 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "In a Parisian interior", 1974
    Jun. 16, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "In a Parisian interior", 1974

    Est: €120 - €180

    Lithograph on paper Signed and numbered in pencil EA at the bottom. From the book "Le Petit ami", 1974, published by Pierre de Tartas. Edition of 311 copies. Dimensions: 37 x 56 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Parisian Scene with Carriage", 1974
    Jun. 16, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Parisian Scene with Carriage", 1974

    Est: €120 - €180

    Lithograph on paper Signed and numbered in pencil EA at the bottom. From the book "Le Petit ami", 1974, published by Pierre de Tartas. Edition of 311 copies. Dimensions: 37 x 56 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Before going to sleep", 1974
    Jun. 16, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Before going to sleep", 1974

    Est: €120 - €180

    Lithograph on paper Signed and numbered in pencil EA at the bottom. From the book "Le Petit ami", 1974, published by Pierre de Tartas. Edition of 311 copies. Dimensions: 37 x 56 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Portrait of a Young Man"
    Jun. 16, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Portrait of a Young Man"

    Est: €1,400 - €2,100

    Mixed media on paper Signed in the lower right corner. Dimensions: 34.5 x 26.5 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - Paris, 1975). "Street of Paris". Pastel on cardboard. Signed.
    Jun. 16, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - Paris, 1975). "Street of Paris". Pastel on cardboard. Signed.

    Est: €4,000 - €5,000

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - Paris, 1975). "Street of Paris". Pastel on cardboard. Signed. Measurements: 58 x 54 cm; 73 x 68 cm (frame). Grau Sala was formed in the School of Fine Arts of Barcelona, learning that he combined with an essentially self-taught formation. In 1930 he held his first exhibition at the Badriñas gallery in Barcelona. When the Civil War broke out, he moved to Paris, and that same year, 1936, he won the first Carnegie Prize. In the twenty-five years that he remained in the French capital, he was closely acquainted with the avant-garde, although he always opted for a colorist figuration, derived from impressionism and fauvism. In fact, he soon became known in Paris as a successor of the Impressionist spirit and values, directly related to Bonnard and Vuillard. The success of his style led Grau Sala to devote himself also to graphic work and scenography. The grace and finesse of his characters, the vivacity of the colors and the elegant atmosphere of the environments that he captured made him reap great success and recognition all over the world. He held several solo exhibitions, mainly in Barcelona and Paris, but also in cities such as New York, Toulouse, London and Los Angeles. In 1963 he returned to Barcelona, when the stagnant figuration of Franco's Spain began to be challenged by Oteiza, Chillida, Tàpies and the collective "El Paso". However, he remained faithful to his style, and until his death in 1975 he worked within his own personal line, centered on his favorite themes, female figures, interiors and landscapes, in a vaguely classical, nostalgic time setting of the nineteenth century. After his death, and for more than a decade, Grau Sala was overshadowed by the multiple novelties that were emerging in democratic Spain, but from the 1990s onwards, the new boom in mid-level collecting relaunched Grau Sala, as he was understood as an interpreter of Impressionism in a Spanish key. Works by Emilio Grau Sala are kept in the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, the Esteban Vicente Museum of Contemporary Art and the Óscar Domínguez Institute of Contemporary Art and Culture.

    Setdart Auction House
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - Sitges, Barcelona, 1975). "Flors". Oil on canvas. Signed. Attached guarantee certificate issued by Gemma Gimeno Art Gallery. Work exhibited at the gallery's...
    Jun. 16, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - Sitges, Barcelona, 1975). "Flors". Oil on canvas. Signed. Attached guarantee certificate issued by Gemma Gimeno Art Gallery. Work exhibited at the gallery's...

    Est: €4,000 - €4,500

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - Sitges, Barcelona, 1975). "Flors". Oil on canvas. Signed. Attached guarantee certificate issued by Gemma Gimeno Art Gallery. Work exhibited at the gallery's stand at the Salon d'Anticuarios de Barcelona, 2006. Measurements: 55 × 33 cm; 77 × 54 cm (frame). Floral composition of intense chromatic vitality, where the motif of the vase becomes a celebration of light, color and pictorial matter. The flowers, resolved with free and vibrant brushstrokes, expand on a background of blues, greens, pinks and reds, generating a cheerful, decorative and deeply luminous image. The work links with the refined and hedonistic sensibility characteristic of Grau Sala, marked by a taste for interiors, still lifes, female figures and scenes of elegant ambience. More than a botanical description, the artist offers a poetic vision of the floral still life, in which color acts as the true protagonist. Grau Sala developed a large part of his career in Paris, where he achieved notable international recognition and actively participated in the artistic environment of the French capital. In the French capital he became acquainted with the avant-garde, although he maintained a colorist figuration close to impressionism and fauvism, linked to the spirit of Bonnard and Vuillard. He achieved great international recognition, exhibiting in Barcelona, Paris, New York, London and Los Angeles, and also working in graphic work and scenography. His work is preserved in institutions such as the Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña, the Museo Esteban Vicente and the Instituto Óscar Domínguez de Arte y Cultura Contemporánea.

    Setdart Auction House
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911-1975), Personaje diecioc
    Jun. 10, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911-1975), Personaje diecioc

    Est: €2,000 -

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911-1975) "Personaje dieciochesco". Óleo sobre cartón Firmado en el ángulo inferior derecho: "Grau Sala" Medidas:25'7 x 19 cm

    Magna Art Auctions
  • Emilio Grau-Sala Signed Watercolor Impressionist Painting
    May. 31, 2026

    Emilio Grau-Sala Signed Watercolor Impressionist Painting

    Est: $1,000 - $5,000

    Keywords: Modernist painting, Impressionist influence, Mid 20th Century European art, Expressionist decorative tradition, Contemporary figurative art, Raoul Dufy style, Kees van Dongen style, Marie Laurencin style, Decorative floral portrait, Painterly brushwork, Expressionist illustration Emilio Grau-Sala Signed Watercolor Painting on Paper "Elegant with Black Ribbons" Emilio Grau-Sala (1911–1975) was a Spanish painter known for his lyrical, color-rich compositions. In 1930, he held his first exhibition at the Badriñas Gallery in Barcelona. At the beginning of the Spanish Civil War in 1936, Grau-Sala moved to Paris, settling in the Montparnasse artists' colony among fellow Spanish expatriates. That same year, he was awarded the First Carnegie Prize. During his twenty-five years in Paris, he became closely acquainted with the avant-garde, though he remained committed to a colorist figurative style derived from Impressionism and Fauvism. While movements like Cubism and Surrealism came to dominate the art scene, Grau-Sala upheld a refined, modern continuation of Impressionist ideals. He was often regarded in Paris as a successor to the spirit and values of artists such as Bonnard, Chagall, and Dufy.

    Collective Hudson, LLC
  • Visages of Paris. 10 etc. by Grau Sala
    May. 27, 2026

    Visages of Paris. 10 etc. by Grau Sala

    Est: -

    GRAU SALA.- "FACAGES OF PARIS. Ten original color etchings" Paris: Brunel, 1940. Small folio, unbound copy, cover and publisher's folder with lace closure and pouch. Each of the etchings, numbered and signed by the artist. Numbered copy B of the limited edition of 4 copies on Nacré Japan paper, containing 2 original drawings by Grau Sala. Autograph dedication signed and dated in Paris, 1940, in the edition justification.

    Duran Arte y Subastas
  • Grau Sala, Emilio. Ohne Titel. (Landschaft mit Figurenstaffage). Öl auf Hartfaserplatte. Sign
    May. 23, 2026

    Grau Sala, Emilio. Ohne Titel. (Landschaft mit Figurenstaffage). Öl auf Hartfaserplatte. Sign

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Grau Sala, Emilio. Ohne Titel. (Landschaft mit Figurenstaffage). Öl auf Hartfaserplatte. Signiert unten links. Bildmaße: 26 x 36 cm. Gerahmt: ca. 46 x 56,5 cm. Atmosphärische Landschaftsszene mit intensiver Farbqualität des katalanischen Malers Emilio Grau Sala (1911-1975). - In goldgefasstem Holzzierrahmen gerahmt (partiell leicht krakeliert, schwach bestoßen, etwas berieben). - Leicht unregelmäßig aufgetragener Firnis, in sehr gutem Zustand. - Provenienz: Privatsammlung Stockholm.

    Nosbüsch & Stucke GmbH
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - Paris, 1975). "The seamstress", 1941. Pastel on canvas. Signed and dated in the lower central margin.
    May. 19, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - Paris, 1975). "The seamstress", 1941. Pastel on canvas. Signed and dated in the lower central margin.

    Est: €2,200 - €2,500

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - Paris, 1975). "The seamstress", 1941. Pastel on canvas. Signed and dated in the lower central margin. Measurements: 81 x 65 cm; 101,5 x 85,5 cm (frame). Grau Sala was formed in the School of Fine Arts of Barcelona, learning that he combined with an essentially self-taught formation. In 1930 he held his first exhibition at the Badriñas gallery in Barcelona. When the Civil War broke out, he moved to Paris, and that same year, 1936, he won the first Carnegie Prize. In the twenty-five years that he remained in the French capital, he was closely acquainted with the avant-garde, although he always opted for a colorist figuration, derived from impressionism and fauvism. In fact, he soon became known in Paris as a successor of the Impressionist spirit and values, directly related to Bonnard and Vuillard. The success of his style led Grau Sala to devote himself also to graphic work and scenography. The grace and finesse of his characters, the vivacity of the colors and the elegant atmosphere of the environments that he captured made him reap great success and recognition all over the world. He held several solo exhibitions, mainly in Barcelona and Paris, but also in cities such as New York, Toulouse, London and Los Angeles. In 1963 he returned to Barcelona, when the stagnant figuration of Franco's Spain began to be challenged by Oteiza, Chillida, Tàpies and the collective "El Paso". However, he remained faithful to his style, and until his death in 1975 he worked within his own personal line, centered on his favorite themes, female figures, interiors and landscapes, in a vaguely classical, nostalgic time setting of the nineteenth century. After his death, and for more than a decade, Grau Sala was overshadowed by the multiple novelties that were emerging in democratic Spain, but from the 1990s onwards, the new boom in mid-level collecting relaunched Grau Sala, as he was understood as an interpreter of Impressionism in a Spanish key. Works by Emilio Grau Sala are kept in the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, the Esteban Vicente Museum of Contemporary Art and the Óscar Domínguez Institute of Contemporary Art and Culture.

    Setdart Auction House
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Lady in Profile", 1943
    May. 13, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Lady in Profile", 1943

    Est: €525 - €1,050

    Graphite and watercolor on paper Signed and dated in the lower right corner Dimensions: Frame: 20 x 17 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “Woman on the balcony” 1945
    May. 13, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “Woman on the balcony” 1945

    Est: €675 - €1,350

    Watercolor, gouache and graphite on paper Signed in the lower right corner. Plate no. 6 to illustrate Gustave Flaubert's book “Madame Bovary”, Moeurs de Provence, published in Paris by “La bonne Compagnie” in 1945. Illustration for Chapter V. Dimensions: 22.6 x 16 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "family in the garden"
    May. 13, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "family in the garden"

    Est: €975 - €1,950

    Mixed media on paper signed in the lower left corner Dimensions: 32 x 25 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “The Reception”, 1945
    May. 13, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “The Reception”, 1945

    Est: €675 - €1,350

    Watercolor, gouache and pencil on paper Signed in the lower right corner. Plate no. 9 to illustrate Gustave Flaubert's book “Madame Bovary”, Moeurs de Provence, published in Paris by “La bonne Compagnie” in 1945. Illustration for Chapter VII. Dimensions: 22.4 x 16 cm

    Ansorena
  • Emilio Grau Sala (Spanish, 1911-1975) Fleurs, Paris, 1969
    Apr. 29, 2026

    Emilio Grau Sala (Spanish, 1911-1975) Fleurs, Paris, 1969

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Emilio Grau Sala (Spanish, 1911-1975) Fleurs, Paris, 1969 oil on canvas signed Grau Sala, titled, dated, and located (on the reverse) The present Lot will be on view at Freeman's Upper East Side galleries located at 32 E. 67th St in New York from April 20-29, 10am-5pm. 21 1/4 x 25 1/2 in. (54 x 64.8cm) This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s
  • Emilio Grau Sala (Spanish, 1911-1975) "Interior w/ Mother & Child" Painting
    Apr. 28, 2026

    Emilio Grau Sala (Spanish, 1911-1975) "Interior w/ Mother & Child" Painting

    Est: $6,000 - $12,000

    Emilio Grau Sala (Spanish, 1911-1975) "Interior w/ Mother & Child" Painting 1967, Spanish Emilio Grau Sala (Spanish, b. 1911 d. 1975) oil on canvas painting titled "Interior with Mother and Child". In "Interior with Mother and Child", Grau Sala's signature Post-Impressionist spirit is on full display. Drawing influence from masters like Pierre Bonnard and Raoul Dufy, he treats the domestic sphere with a joyous, decorative sensibility. The work is characterized by his "sparkling" impasto and loose, spontaneous brushwork, which transform a quiet moment of motherhood into a celebratory study of light and color. Grau Sala was a master of the "intimiste" tradition, using patterned wallpapers, floral arrangements, and soft light to create a sense of sheltered, sophisticated charm. The work is signed in the bottom left corner. Housed in a gilt wood frame and signed on verso "Grau Sala", dated "Paris 1967". Frame is marked near top on verso "Monde #115" with a stylized script note. Provenance: Available upon request is a previous auction certificate from Heritage Auctions (Dallas, TX), dated 11-10-2011, LOT 72017, with invoice number 592981. Also included is a invoice receipt from Heritage Auctions dated 11-10-2011 as number 5083-592981, LOT 72017. This invoice indicates that this artwork was estimated $15,000-$20,000 and sold for hammer price of $8,368.20 with a buyer's premium of $1,631.80 for a total of $10,000.

    Akiba Galleries
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "Female portrait". Oil on paper. Signed in the upper left corner. With label of the Galerái Sennacheribbo on the back.
    Apr. 21, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "Female portrait". Oil on paper. Signed in the upper left corner. With label of the Galerái Sennacheribbo on the back.

    Est: €1,000 - €1,100

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "Female portrait". Oil on paper. Signed in the upper left corner. With label of the Galerái Sennacheribbo on the back. Measurements: 20 x 15,5 cm; 42 x 37 cm (frame). Grau Sala was formed in the School of Fine Arts of Barcelona, learning that he combined with an essentially self-taught formation. In 1930 he held his first exhibition at the Badriñas gallery in Barcelona. When the Civil War broke out, he moved to Paris, and that same year, 1936, he won the first Carnegie Prize. In the twenty-five years that he remained in the French capital, he was closely acquainted with the avant-garde, although he always opted for a colorist figuration, derived from impressionism and fauvism. In fact, he soon became known in Paris as a successor of the Impressionist spirit and values, directly related to Bonnard and Vuillard. The success of his style led Grau Sala to devote himself also to graphic work and scenography. The grace and finesse of his characters, the vivacity of the colors and the elegant atmosphere of the environments that he captured made him reap great success and recognition all over the world. He held several solo exhibitions, mainly in Barcelona and Paris, but also in cities such as New York, Toulouse, London and Los Angeles. In 1963 he returned to Barcelona, when the stagnant figuration of Franco's Spain began to be challenged by Oteiza, Chillida, Tàpies and the collective "El Paso". However, he remained faithful to his style, and until his death in 1975 he worked within his own personal line, centered on his favorite themes, female figures, interiors and landscapes, in a vaguely classical, nostalgic time setting of the nineteenth century. After his death, and for more than a decade, Grau Sala was overshadowed by the multiple novelties that were emerging in democratic Spain, but from the 1990s onwards, the new boom in mid-level collecting relaunched Grau Sala, as he was understood as an interpreter of Impressionism in a Spanish key. Works by Emilio Grau Sala are kept in the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, the Esteban Vicente Museum of Contemporary Art and the Óscar Domínguez Institute of Contemporary Art and Culture.

    Setdart Auction House
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "Noia al jardí". 1972 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated in the lower left corner. With Sala Parés label on the back.
    Apr. 21, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "Noia al jardí". 1972 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated in the lower left corner. With Sala Parés label on the back.

    Est: €1,000 - €1,400

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "Noia al jardí". 1972 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated in the lower left corner. With Sala Parés label on the back. Measurements: 30 x 43 cm; 56 x 65 cm (frame). In this delicate composition, Grau Sala represents an intimate scene in which a young feminine figure appears seated next to a table adorned with flowers and fruits, surrounded by an exuberant vegetation that invades the pictorial space. The scene, resolved with a luminous and poetic atmosphere, reveals the artist's taste for refined environments and elegant female figures, one of the most characteristic themes of his production. Grau Sala developed a large part of his career in Paris, where he achieved notable international recognition and actively participated in the artistic environment of the French capital. In the French capital he became acquainted with the avant-garde, although he maintained a colorist figuration close to impressionism and fauvism, linked to the spirit of Bonnard and Vuillard. He achieved great international recognition, exhibiting in Barcelona, Paris, New York, London and Los Angeles, and also working in graphic work and scenography. His work is preserved in institutions such as the Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña, the Museo Esteban Vicente and the Instituto Óscar Domínguez de Arte y Cultura Contemporánea.

    Setdart Auction House
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "The lunch". Oil on cardboard. Signed in the lower left corner. With Sala Parés label on the back.
    Apr. 21, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "The lunch". Oil on cardboard. Signed in the lower left corner. With Sala Parés label on the back.

    Est: €4,000 - €4,500

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (Barcelona, 1911 - 1977). "The lunch". Oil on cardboard. Signed in the lower left corner. With Sala Parés label on the back. Measurements: 38 x 45,5 cm; 57 x 64,5 cm (frame). Emilio Grau Sala deploys here one of the most characteristic themes of his production: intimate scenes starring elegant female figures in bright and refined environments. The artist constructs the scene by means of a loose and vibrant brushstroke, where color acquires a leading role. The chromatic richness and the pictorial matter applied with spontaneity bring dynamism and freshness to the work. This way of working, close to the post-impressionist tradition and the spirit of Parisian painting of the mid-twentieth century, is one of the hallmarks of Grau Sala's pictorial language. The scene conveys a sense of lightness and elegance, traits very present in the artist's work during his mature period. Grau Sala developed a large part of his career in Paris, where he achieved notable international recognition and actively participated in the artistic environment of the French capital. In the French capital he became acquainted with the avant-garde, although he maintained a colorist figuration close to impressionism and fauvism, linked to the spirit of Bonnard and Vuillard. He achieved great international recognition, exhibiting in Barcelona, Paris, New York, London and Los Angeles, and also working in graphic work and scenography. His work is preserved in institutions such as the Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña, the Museo Esteban Vicente and the Instituto Óscar Domínguez de Arte y Cultura Contemporánea.

    Setdart Auction House
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “At the Hippodrome”
    Apr. 08, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “At the Hippodrome”

    Est: €300 - €400

    Lithograph on paper Signed and justified “Essai” in pencil at the bottom. Measurements: 49.5 x 70 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “Bel ami II”
    Apr. 08, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “Bel ami II”

    Est: €180 - €240

    Lithograph on paper Signed and numbered EA in pencil at the bottom. Measurements: 36.5 x 56 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “Bel ami I"
    Apr. 08, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “Bel ami I"

    Est: €180 - €240

    Lithograph on paper Signed and numbered EA in pencil at the bottom. Measurements: 36 x 56 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “Mother and daughter having tea”
    Apr. 08, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “Mother and daughter having tea”

    Est: €180 - €240

    Lithograph on paper Signed and numbered 61/120 in pencil at the bottom. Measurements: 38 x 56 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “Illustrations for a book”
    Apr. 08, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) “Illustrations for a book”

    Est: €75 - €100

    Lithograph on paper Signed and justified EA in pencil at the bottom. Measurements: 25.5 x 16.3 cm

    Ansorena
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Girl"
    Apr. 08, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA Barcelona (1911) / Paris, France (1975) "Girl"

    Est: €1,200 - €1,600

    Watercolour on paper. Measurements: Framing: 41 x 55 cm

    Ansorena
  • Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Jardin d’enfants à Paris Huile sur panneau Signé en bas à droite
    Mar. 29, 2026

    Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Jardin d’enfants à Paris Huile sur panneau Signé en bas à droite

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Jardin d’enfants à Paris Huile sur panneau Signé en bas à droite 22 x 27 cm ; avec cadre 41 x 45,5 cm

    Osenat
  • Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Promenade parisienne Huile sur panneau Signé en bas à droite (m
    Mar. 29, 2026

    Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Promenade parisienne Huile sur panneau Signé en bas à droite (m

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Promenade parisienne Huile sur panneau Signé en bas à droite (manques aux angles) 22 x 27 cm ; avec cadre 41 x 45,5 cm

    Osenat
  • Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Danseuses, 1970 Huile sur toile Signé en bas à gauche Signé à n
    Mar. 29, 2026

    Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Danseuses, 1970 Huile sur toile Signé en bas à gauche Signé à n

    Est: €3,500 - €4,000

    Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Danseuses, 1970 Huile sur toile Signé en bas à gauche Signé à nouveau, titré, daté et situé Paris au revers 38 x 46 cm ; avec cadre 55 x 63,5 cm

    Osenat
  • Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Duo musical, 1957 Huile sur toile Signé en bas à droite Signé,
    Mar. 29, 2026

    Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Duo musical, 1957 Huile sur toile Signé en bas à droite Signé,

    Est: €3,000 - €4,000

    Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Duo musical, 1957 Huile sur toile Signé en bas à droite Signé, situé à Paris et daté au revers 46,5 x 55 cm ; avec cadre 64 x 73,5 cm

    Osenat
  • Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Promenade sur la jetée du lac (Windermere ?) Huile sur panneau Si
    Mar. 29, 2026

    Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Promenade sur la jetée du lac (Windermere ?) Huile sur panneau Si

    Est: €3,000 - €4,000

    Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Promenade sur la jetée du lac (Windermere ?) Huile sur panneau Signé en bas à droite 46 x 55 cm ; avec cadre 76 x 85 cm

    Osenat
  • Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Scène de plage Huile sur toile Signé en bas à gauche 46 x 65 cm
    Mar. 29, 2026

    Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Scène de plage Huile sur toile Signé en bas à gauche 46 x 65 cm

    Est: €3,000 - €4,000

    Emilio GRAU-SALA (1911-1975) Scène de plage Huile sur toile Signé en bas à gauche 46 x 65 cm ; avec cadre 77 x 95 cm

    Osenat
  • EMILIO GRAU SALA (1911-1975)
    Mar. 26, 2026

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (1911-1975)

    Est: €1,500 - €2,000

    EMILIO GRAU SALA (1911-1975) FEMME À LA LECTURE Huile sur Isorel Signé en bas à gauche Oil on masonite; signed lower left 55 X 46 CM - 21 5/8 X 18 1/8 IN.

    Tajan
  • Emil Grau-Sala* (Barcelona 1911 - 1975 Paris)
    Mar. 25, 2026

    Emil Grau-Sala* (Barcelona 1911 - 1975 Paris)

    Est: €50 - €100

    Emil Grau-Sala* (Barcelona 1911 - 1975 Paris) Chocolate shop color lithograph/paper 22,3 x 16,5 cm SCHÄTZPREIS / ESTIMATE °€ 50 - 100 STARTPREIS / STARTING PRICE °€ 50 Spanish painter and illustrator of the École de Paris. Born on 22 June 1911 in Barcelona, the son of the draughtsman Juan Grau Miró, he studied as an autodidact and at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de Barcelona; first exhibition in 1930 at the Badriñas Gallery, moved to Paris in 1932, married painter Ángeles Santos Torroella in 1936, exiled during the Spanish Civil War, Carnegie Prize in 1937. Grau-Sala painted colourful, poetic scenes from Parisian life – elegant women, interiors, horse races, seascapes – in oil, watercolour and pastel, influenced by Pierre Bonnard, Raoul Dufy and Marc Chagall; book illustrations (e.g. Madame Bovary, Les Fleurs du Mal), stage and costume design, and decorations. Related artists and terms: Juan Grau Miró, Ángeles Santos Torroella, Maurice Boitel, Pierre Bonnard, Raoul Dufy, Marc Chagall, École de Paris, Post-Impressionism, Lyrical Figure, Spanish Civil War, Carnegie Prize, Escuela de Bellas Artes Barcelona, Salon des Humoristes, Museum of Modern Art Paris PLEASE NOTE: The purchase price consists of the highest bid plus the buyer's premium, sales tax and, if applicable, the fee of artists resale rights. In the case of normal taxation (marked ° at the estimate), a premium of 24% is added to the highest bid. The mandatory sales tax is added to the sum of the highest bid and the buyer's premium. This amounts to 13% for paintings, drawings, graphic works and sculptures and 20% for photographs and all other items. The buyer's premium amounts to 28% in case of differential taxation. The sales tax is included in the differential taxation.

    Widder Auctions
  • Grau Sala. Interior scene
    Mar. 24, 2026

    Grau Sala. Interior scene

    Est: -

    Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Signed and dated on the reverse (1973).

    Duran Arte y Subastas
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