Lot 344 · Important 20th Century Decorative Art & Design
'Greta Garbo En Reine Christine', 1950
René Gruau · India ink on paper
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- Estimate
- $12,000–$18,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Important 20th Century Decorative Art & Design, New York · 18 December 2007
- Dimensions
- 15¾ x 13 in. (39.2 x 33.2 cm.) sight size
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5488621
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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René Gruau, 'GRETA GARBO EN REINE CHRISTINE', 1950. Christie's, 18 Dec 2007, lot 344. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5488621.
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René Gruau, 'GRETA GARBO EN REINE CHRISTINE', 1950. Christie's, 18 Dec 2007, lot 344. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5488621.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| A Fiberglass 'Boomerang' Desk and Leather Upholstered Swivel Chair, C… | MAURICE CALKA (1921-1999) FOR JEAN LELEU-DESHAYS | $30,000–$50,000 | |
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