Henri (1858) Gray Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Henri (1858) Gray Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 20, 2025
H. GRAY (HENRI BOULANGER, 1858-1924). PETITE BIBLIOTHÈQUE OMNIBUS ILLUSTRÉE. 1893. 31x23½ inches, 78¾x59¾ cm. Camis, Paris.
Est: $700 - $1,000
H. GRAY (HENRI BOULANGER, 1858-1924) PETITE BIBLIOTHÈQUE OMNIBUS ILLUSTRÉE. 1893. 31x23½ inches, 78¾x59¾ cm. Camis, Paris. Condition A-: minor creases and repaired tears in margins and image; minor abrasions at edges and along vertical and horizontal folds.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 08, 2025
Antique French and American Posters (7)
Est: $500 - $700
Seven posters including a Belgian Railways advertisement by Henri Gray (French, 1858-1924); A French advertisement for Gouffre de Padirac (dated 1899), poster advertising "The Shepard of Shanty Run" (circa 1920); four posters by the Cincinnati Enquirer (American) including two posters for the feature film "The Starboarder" (American, 1919); a poster advertising the film "Fogg's Ferry", and an untitled poster of a domestic scene. [Largest: 41" H x 29" W]. Overall good to fair condition with all posters retro-mounted on canvas, some fraying to corners, and some splits.
Roland Auctions NY
Jan. 24, 2025
Henri Gray. "Epicycle, 1900," color lithograph
Est: $800 - $1,200
(French, 1858-c.1924) Vintage advertising poster, signed in stone lr, sheet size: 52 3/4 x 36 in., framed size: 57 1/2 x 41 1/2 in.
Alex Cooper
Oct. 17, 2024
Presse – Henri Gray (1858-1924) dans le goût de – Le Matin, La plus belle l
Est: €100 - €150
Presse – Henri Gray (1858-1924) dans le goût de – Le Matin, La plus belle loterie du siècle. 1897. Imprimeur Lemercier Paris. 110x150cm. Affiche originale, lithographie, non entoilée. Condition A-, une petite perforation au centre. La Fortune sur sa roue arrose d'argent la foule de lecteurs du journal ayant participé à la loterie.
Limoges Encheres
Jun. 04, 2024
Henri Gray (1858-1924) - Petite bibliothèque omnib…
Est: €150 - €200
Henri Gray (1858-1924) - Petite bibliothèque omnibus illustrée. 1893. Imprimeur Camis Paris. 78,5x59,5cm. Affiche originale, lithographie, entoilée. Condition A.
Limoges Encheres
Mar. 03, 2024
Théâtre de l’Opéra / 2eme Bal Masqué. 1899.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 38 1/4 x 50 1/4 in./97.2 x 127.7 cm PRINTER: Affiches Camis, Paris DESCRIPTION: Masked balls had been held at the old Paris Opera House since the 1850s. By the end of the 19th century, up to four "grands bals masqués" per season (January to March) were held at the then new Théâtre de l'Opéra. Gray created several designs for the events; here he presents a different perspective of the grand foyer of the Opera Garnier; a delightful Joker waves the wand for the second Bal Masqué of 1899. (Art Nouveau; Dance)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 03, 2024
Lampes Desaymar. ca. 1899.
Est: $1,400 - $1,700
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 38 x 54 in./96.6 x 137.2 cm PRINTER: Imp. Courmont Frères, Paris DESCRIPTION: Bathed in shadows, the crowd is instantly drawn to the incandescent glow of a Desaymar light bulb. (Art Nouveau; Technology)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 12, 2023
L’Ovale. ca. 1898.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 39 1/4 x 51 1/2 in./99.7 x 130.8 cm PRINTER: Imp. Courmont Frères, Paris DESCRIPTION: This is perhaps one of the loveliest and most inviting advertisements for hairpins ever created. The patented rounded end also means that they are gentle on your scalp. (Art Nouveau; Beauty/Health)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 09, 2023
H. GRAY (HENRI BOULANGER, 1858-1924). CHEMINS DE FER HOLLANDAIS / EXCURSIONS EN HOLLANDE. Circa 1901. 41¾x29½ inches, 106x75 cm. E. Bo
Est: $800 - $1,200
H. GRAY (HENRI BOULANGER, 1858-1924) CHEMINS DE FER HOLLANDAIS / EXCURSIONS EN HOLLANDE. Circa 1901. 41 3/4x29 1/2 inches, 106x75 cm. E. Bougard, Paris. Condition B+: repaired tears at edges, some into image; minor discoloration, creases and restoration in margins. Gray was one of the most versatile and prolific of the popular French Belle Epoque poster artists. He used his diverse style to advertise entertainers and entertainment venues, tourist destinations, bicycle companies and other commercial products. This image for the Dutch Railway combines Art Nouveau ornamentation with a series of vignettes depicting scenes of people and places around Holland.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 13, 2023
H. GRAY (HENRI BOULANGER, FRENCH, 1858-1924).
Est: $400 - $600
Theatre De L'Opera, Fete du Primtemps. Large lithographic poster. Plate signed lower left. From a Bronx, NY collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Aug. 13, 2023
H. GRAY (HENRI BOULANGER, FRENCH, 1858-1924).
Est: $400 - $600
Theatre De L'Opera, 2eme Bal Masque. Lithographic poster. Plate signed lower left. From a Bronx, NY collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Mar. 26, 2023
Georges Richard / Automobiles & Cycles. ca. 1895.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 49 1/8 x 74 1/8 in./125 x 188.3 cm PRINTER: Imp. Courmont Frères, Paris DESCRIPTION: Founded by the brothers Georges and Max Richard in 1893, Georges Richard only had three years of bicycle manufacturing before turning to automobile production. This poster is from the company’s early days, likening the swiftness and dexterity of its product to that of a classic hunting horse. (Art Nouveau; Bicycles; Animals; Dogs)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 30, 2022
French Mamzelle Boy Scout Opera Advertising Poster
Est: $100 - $1,000
A antique French advertising poster by Paul Bonhomme, after Henri Gray, also known as Henri Boulanger (French, 1858-1924), a Parisian illustrator. Promoting an opera in three acts. Features figurative illustrations of dancers, boy, and soldier figures. Printed by Ed. Delanchy et Fils, Paris. Presented in natural wood frame. Work Size: 35.5 x 26 in. Dimensions: 37.5 X 28 X .5 in. Condition: Good overall condition with some aged foxing and toning to paper. Estate fresh to the market. Frame having mild storage wear to edges and corners. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com
Hill Auction Gallery
Nov. 13, 2022
Cycles Buffalo. ca. 1902.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) & CHARLES BRUN (1825-1908) SIZE: 38 3/8 x 55 in./97.5 x 139.7 cm PRINTER: Imp. Courmont Frères, Paris DESCRIPTION: This beastly buffalo is no match for his namesake bicycle brand—and, unfortunately for him, this cowgirl is hot on his heels thanks to her speedy two-wheeled transport. It's a particularly dramatic design from the collaborative team of Gray and Brun. (Art Nouveau; Bicycles; Animals)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 13, 2022
Cycles Sirius. 1899.
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 38 7/8 x 55 3/4 in./98.8 x 141.5 cm PRINTER: Imp. Courmont Frères, Paris DESCRIPTION: “If any artist could rival Pal when it came to exploring female anatomy in posters, it was multi-talented Gray. A graphic journeyman, he could readily adapt his style to the requirements of different clients with startlingly impressive results. Here, probably (if not unconsciously) somewhat under Pal’s influence, he creates an unabashed rider soaring on her cycle to its namesake—the brightest star in the heavens” (Gold, p. 50). (Art Nouveau; Bicycles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 05, 2022
Original Vintage 1900s French Bicycle Poster
Est: $700 - $1,000
Gray, Henri (Boulanger) 1858 - 1924 Cycles Georges Richard Lithograph ca. 1895 50.3 x 37 in. (128 x 94 cm) Printer: E. Bougard, Paris Condition Details: (C) was folded, on linen, prof. recreated losses at center left edge and on the right, restored losses in the lettering, entire background airbrushed, covering signature -H. Gray- in lower half on the right#France #Bicycles #Art Nouveau
PosterConnection Inc.
Oct. 06, 2022
Gray (Henry) Anatomy Descriptive and Surgical, first edition, 1858.
Est: £300 - £400
Gray (Henry) Anatomy Descriptive and Surgical, first edition, wood-engraved text illustrations after H.V.Carter, lacking half-title, pp.741-750 of index, and final f. of publisher's advertisement at end, ink ownership names or markings covered by cut paper laid down on endpaper and initial blank, a few instances of marginal annotations in pen or pencil in a contemporary hand, tear to p.9/10 slightly affecting text, one or two other marginal tears or nicks, occasional spots or finger-soiling stains, final few ff. frayed and browned to fore-edge, contemporary green half calf, spine gilt, rubbed, [Garrison-Morton 418], 8vo, 1858. ⁂ "Gray's textbook of anatomy remains today a standard work on the subject in the English-speaking world" (Garrison-Morton).
Forum Auctions - UK
Jul. 12, 2022
Affiches-Pichot. ca. 1890.
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 53 7/8 x 83 1/4 in./136.8 x 211.5 cm PRINTER: Affiches Pichot, Paris DESCRIPTION: Many artists have employed winged nymphs to advertise printing firms, but perhaps none have managed as much gusto and sheer presence as Gray has with this design for the Pichot printing firm. (Art Nouveau; Posters on Posters)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 20, 2022
Vichy. ca. 1898.
Est: $1,400 - $1,700
ARTIST: H. TANCONVILLE (Henri Ganier, 1845-1936) & H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 29 x 41 1/8 in./73.5 x 104.4 cm PRINTER: Imp. Courmont Frères, Paris DESCRIPTION: Sponsored by the PLM, this painterly design for the French spa town of Vichy promotes its fashionable daytime vistas. (Art Nouveau; Travel)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 20, 2022
Pétrole Stella. 1897.
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 39 x 50 7/8 in./99 x 129.2 cm PRINTER: Imp. Courmont Frères, Paris DESCRIPTION: Gray's impressive design may at first belie the mundanity of the product being advertised. Winged nymphs swoop in to admire the light cast by Stella lamp oil—only to be blinded by its brilliance. This is the finest specimen we’ve ever seen of Gray’s masterpiece. (Art Nouveau; Technology)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 20, 2022
Cycles "Brillant." ca. 1900.
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 23 1/2 x 31 in./59.7 x 78.8 cm PRINTER: Imp. Lemercier, Paris DESCRIPTION: Cycles “Brillant” received the highest honors for spare part replacement at the Universal Exposition of 1900, spurring these two winged seraphs to greet the new bicycle, only to nearly faint from its brilliance. This is among Gray’s finest designs: the luminous diamond casts rays of light that mimic the bike’s spokes and shimmer in the angels’ diaphanous accessories. (Art Nouveau; Bicycles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jan. 29, 2022
BOULANGER, Henri (“Henry Gray”) (1858-1924). Bazar de l’Hot...
Est: $800 - $1,200
BOULANGER, Henri (“Henry Gray”) (1858-1924). Bazar de l’Hotel de Ville / Etrennes Jouets. 1898. Paris: Courmont Freres. A child in oversized military attire practices drills before a cluster of toy soldiers while a bearded soldier looks on. 54 x 39”. Linen backed. Restored losses to corners and edges; repaired marginal tears with restoration, some slightly into image area; evenly browned; scattered minor discoloration around edges. B.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Dec. 17, 2021
Henri Gray (1858-1924) - Mam'zelle Boy-Scout
Est: €50 - €80
Henri Gray (1858-1924) Mam'zelle Boy-Scout, Musique de Gustave Goublier, ca.1915. Kleurenlitho op linnen, l.o. gesigneerd - kleine defect bij figuren rechtsmidden (A-). 87 x 65 cm
Veilinghuis Onder de Boompjes
Dec. 15, 2021
GRAY HENRY (1858-1924)- « MAM-ZELLE BOY-SCOUT. THÉÂTRE DE LA RENAISSANCE » 1915. IMP DELANCHY PARIS.
Est: €100 - €150
GRAY Henry (1858-1924)- « Mam-zelle Boy-Scout. Théâtre de la Renaissance » 1915. Imp Delanchy Paris. 89,5x65cm.Affiche originale, lithographie, entoilée. Condition A. Cette opérette patriotique du compositeur Gustave Goublier nous raconte l'histoire d'un personnage masculin incarné par une femme, à l'instar de Sarah Bernardht. Ce qui fut remarquable pour l'époque. Un exemplaire de cette affiche est conservé à la BNF.
Limoges Encheres
Oct. 07, 2021
Vtg Belgian Northern Railway Travel Poster, H Gray
Est: $800 - $1,200
Henri Gray (1858 - 1924), Vintage Belgian Travel Poster for the Northern and Northern Belgian Railway. Linen backed. Approx. 28-1/2" x 42-1/2". Poster has original fold lines, creases, and light areas of surface wear and light staining. Printed in Paris, Affiches Simili-Aquarelle, IMP Courmont Freres.
Weiss Auctions
Sep. 24, 2021
Henri Gray (1858-1924) - Mam'zelle Boy-Scout, Musique de Gustave Goublie
Est: €50 - €80
Henri Gray (1858-1924) Mam'zelle Boy-Scout, Musique de Gustave Goublier, ca.1915. Kleurenlitho op linnen, l.o. gesigneerd - kleine defect bij figuren rechtsmidden (A-). 87 x 65 cm Starting Bid: € 40
Veilinghuis Onder de Boompjes
Jul. 17, 2021
Poster by H. Gray - Cie. Chemin de Fer du Nord Boulogne s. Mer
Est: €600 - €1,000
Cie. Chemin de Fer du Nord Boulogne s. Mer - 96,5x141, 1899, on linen by H. Gray (ps. Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jun. 20, 2021
Henri Gray (1858-1924)
Est: €300 - €500
Henri Gray (1858-1924) Le Tréport - Mers, Chemins de fer du Nord et de l'Ouest, ca. 1895. Kleurenlitho gefixeerd op linnen, l.o. gesigneerd - licht verkleurd, gerestaureerde scheur bovenin en enkele scheurtjes in de marge (B). 127 x 89 cm
Veilinghuis Onder de Boompjes
Jun. 20, 2021
Henri Gray (1858-1924)
Est: €100 - €200
Henri Gray (1858-1924) Mam'zelle Boy-Scout, Musique de Gustave Goublier, ca.1915. Kleurenlitho op linnen, l.o. gesigneerd - kleine defect bij figuren rechtsmidden (A-). 87 x 65 cm
Veilinghuis Onder de Boompjes
May. 06, 2021
GRAY, HENRI (EIGTL. BOULANGER, HENRI): "Bal de la Grenouille".
Est: CHF100 - CHF150
GRAY, HENRI (EIGTL. BOULANGER, HENRI) (1858 Frankreich 1924) : "Bal de la Grenouille"; Farblithografie; 57,5x44,5 cm (BG); im Stein sig. u.M., bez. "Palyart"
Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Apr. 07, 2021
Boulogne sur Mer vers 1890
Est: €2,500 - €5,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen T.B.E. A - petites restaurations dans les marges / some restorations in the margins
Mirabaud-Mercier
Mar. 14, 2021
Pétrole Stella. 1897.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 38 3/4 x 50 1/8 in./98.6 x 127.3 cm PRINTER: Imp. Courmont Frères, Paris DESCRIPTION: Gray's impressive design may at first belie the mundanity of the product being advertised. Winged nymphs swoop in to admire the light cast by Stella lamp oil—only to be blinded by its brilliance. (Art Nouveau)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Dec. 05, 2020
Curaçao Suprême.
Est: €700 - €900
GRAY Henri Curaçao Suprême. Félix Thiel Distillateur Nice. 1898. Affiche lithographique. Imprimerie Courmont Frères Paris. Elie Cohen Marseille. Entoilée, bon état : marges refaites et notamment l'angle inférieur droit, repeints dans le lettrage supérieur, traces de plis, couleurs vives et fraîches. 138,5 x 98,5 cm
Tessier & Sarrou et Associes
Nov. 20, 2020
Boulogne sur Mer
Est: €2,500 - €5,000
Affiche entoilée/ Vintage Poster on Linnen
Artprecium
Nov. 15, 2020
Cycles Sirius.
Est: $1,400 - $1,700
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 43 x 59 3/8 in./109.3 x 151 cm PRINTER: Imp. Courmont Frères, Paris DESCRIPTION: This lesser-known ad for Cycles Sirius by H. Gray positions the bicycle manufacturer as a fine artist, much to the delight of the quartet of women who have come to inspect his newest masterpiece. (Art Nouveau; Bicycles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Aug. 06, 2020
HENRI GRAY (1858-1924) Le bal masqué
Est: €400 - €800
HENRI GRAY (1858-1924) Le bal masqué Rare paire d'aquarelles et rehauts de gouache blanche sur papier, signées H. Gray et datées '87 pour 1887. Provenance : Collection privée Londres et Monte-Carlo Affichiste, lithographe, dessinateur et caricaturiste français né à Paris, Henri Boulanger Grivois dit "Henri Gray" collabore aux journaux tels que "Paris illustré", la "Chronique parisienne" ou "Paris s'amuse". Il dessine les costumes des spectacles de music-hall, notamment ceux des Folies-Bergère mais on lui doit également les illustrations du catalogue de l'exposition des Incohérents. Dimensions : 50 x 31,5 cm à vue Masked bal, rare pair of watercolors on paper, highlights of white gouache, signed H. Gray and dated '87 for 1887. Private collection London and Monte-Carlo
Accademia Fine Art
Aug. 01, 2020
GRAY, Henri (*1858 †1924),
Est: -
GRAY, Henri (*1858 †1924), Plakat/ Poster, um 1900, "Théâtre de l'Opéra", Herst. Courmont Frères/ Paris, 128,5 x 93,5 cm, gefaltet, geknickt, verso Flicken, tlw eingerissen, an den Rändern besch.
zeitGenossen Antiquitäten - Kunst - Design
Jul. 21, 2020
Cycles Sirius.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 43 x 59 3/8 in./109.3 x 151 cm PRINTER: Imp. Courmont Frères, Paris DESCRIPTION: This lesser-known ad for Cycles Sirius by H. Gray positions the bicycle manufacturer as a fine artist, much to the delight of the quartet of women who have come to inspect his newest masterpiece. (Art Nouveau; Bicycles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jun. 03, 2020
HENRI GRAY (1858-1924) Le bal masqué
Est: €400 - €800
HENRI GRAY (1858-1924) Le bal masqué Rare paire d'aquarelles et rehauts de gouache blanche sur papier, signées H. Gray et datées '87 pour 1887. Provenance : Collection privée Londres et Monte-Carlo Affichiste, lithographe, dessinateur et caricaturiste français né à Paris, Henri Boulanger Grivois dit "Henri Gray" collabore aux journaux tels que "Paris illustré", la "Chronique parisienne" ou "Paris s'amuse". Il dessine les costumes des spectacles de music-hall, notamment ceux des Folies-Bergère mais on lui doit également les illustrations du catalogue de l'exposition des Incohérents. Dimensions : 50 x 31,5 cm à vue Masked bal, rare pair of watercolors on paper, highlights of white gouache, signed H. Gray and dated '87 for 1887. Private collection London and Monte-Carlo
Accademia Fine Art
Mar. 21, 2020
Print, Henri Gray (Boulanger)
Est: $300 - $500
Henri Gray (Boulanger) (French, 1858-1924), "Le Treport-Mers" for "Chemin de Fer du Nord et de L'Ouest," 1905, lithograph in colors, signed in plate lower left, published by Courmont Freres, 10 Rue Breguet, Paris, overall (with frame): 54.75"h x 40"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 22, 2020
Print, Henri Gray (Boulanger)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Henri Gray (Boulanger) (French, 1858-1924), "Le Treport-Mers" for "Chemin de Fer du Nord et de L'Ouest," 1905, lithograph in colors, signed in plate lower left, published by Courmont Freres, 10 Rue Breguet, Paris, overall (with frame): 54.75"h x 40"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 27, 2019
La Grotte Mystérieuse. 1900.
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 43 x 59 5/8 in./109.2 x 151.5 cm PRINTER: Imp. Courmont Frères, Paris DESCRIPTION: Part of the Algerian pavillion during the Universel Exposition of 1900, La Grotte Mystérieuse was the standout exhibition for the country, alongside Les Tresours de Bouamama and La Cascade d'Or. (Art Nouveau; World's Fairs & Expositions)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 27, 2019
Riz Abadie. 1898.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 38 1/4 x 54 3/4 in./97.2 x 139 cm PRINTER: Imp. Courmont Frères, Paris DESCRIPTION: In the Belle Epoque, it was rare enough for a young woman to smoke, let alone roll her own, which is why cigarette paper companies of the period subtly encouraged women to take up the habit. This is one of Gray’s finest posters, with a wealth of decorative detail not usually found in his images. And although the central medallion recalls Mucha, Gray poses his model far more seductively than Mucha’s famous poster for Job cigarette papers done the same year. A prolific caricaturist and illustrator who worked for a half-dozen Paris periodicals, Gray also designed posters for music halls and other clients using several different styles. (Art Nouveau; Tobacco)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 27, 2019
Rudge-Whitworth. ca. 1900.
Est: $1,400 - $1,700
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 46 3/8 x 62 1/2 in./118 x 158.7 cm PRINTER: Imp. E. Bougard, Paris DESCRIPTION: Does this clever girl have super-strength? No, it's just the ingenious design of the Rudge-Whitworth cycle, the "lightest and most durable" cycle on the market, according to one of their press pamphlets. Here, H. Gray continues a long visual narrative for Whitworth Cycles initiated by Pal and others—a story of flirtation and competition between the genders, which plays out along the same stretch of brick wall. In a previous iteration (see PAI-LXXIII, 1) a dapper hipster gentleman amazes a host of female admirers with a similar trick of strength and balance. H. Gray's contribution, after the merger of the Rudge and Whitworth companies, seizes on the bicycle's role in advancing women's freedoms, and creates a deft illustration of the new generation—for both women and bicycles—as the 20th century rides out from the 19th. (Art Nouveau; Bicycles; Children)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 27, 2019
Phébus. ca. 1898.
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 38 1/4 x 55 3/8 in./97.4 x 141.7 cm PRINTER: Papiers-Monnaie, Paris DESCRIPTION: Bikes seem to have brought out the most vivid imagination in posterists of the Belle Epoque, and this is a fine example of it: an angel, brilliantly lit by the rays emanating from the brand name, frolicking with the bicycle’s wheel in deep blue space. Gray started out as an illustrator and caricaturist; his work for such magazines as Le Boulevardier, Le Boudoir and Paris Illustré was signed with the nom-de-plume "Grivois.” His diverse output also included menus, catalogues, and costumes for the famous Paris music halls. He naturally joined in the poster mania of the 1890s under yet a new name, Gray. Some of his most imaginative—and indeed otherworldly—works were for bicycles. (Art Nouveau; Bicycles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jun. 29, 2019
Poster by H. Gray - Champagne Piper-Heidsieck
Est: €360 - €700
Champagne Piper-Heidsieck - 89,5x164, ca. 1895, on linen by H. Gray (ps. Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jun. 23, 2019
Théâtre de l'Opéra / 3e Bal Masqué. 1899.
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 37 3/4 x 50 1/8 in./96 x 127.2 cm PRINTER: Affiches Camis, Paris DESCRIPTION: Masked balls had been held at the old Paris Opera House since the 1850s. By the end of the 19th century, up to four "grands bals masqués" per season (January to March) were held at the (new) Théâtre de l'Opéra. Gray created several designs for the events, and here presents a different perspective of the grand foyer of the Opera Garnier; a delightful Joker waves the wand for the third Bal Masqué of 1899. (Art Nouveau; Dance)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jun. 23, 2019
Pneumatique Continental. ca. 1900.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: H. GRAY (Henri Boulanger, 1858-1924) SIZE: 11 3/4 x 24 1/4 in./29.8 x 61.6 cm PRINTER: Imp. Courmont Frères, Paris DESCRIPTION: As rare as it is beautiful, this sweet and delicate image by Gray shows Continental tires as both the most comfortable wheel on the market as well as the gateway to a peaceful, languid world far away from the rest of humanity. (Art Nouveau; Bicycles; Automobiles)
Poster Auctions International Inc