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Ernie Barnes Acrylic Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1938–2009

ArtSell has recorded 41 auction results for Ernie Barnes acrylic paintings between 2021 and 2026, of which 33 sold (80% sell-through). Prices realised range from $8,960 to $882,375, with a median of $127,500 across 33 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $882,375 for “The Maestro” at Bonhams in 2022.

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  1. Ernie Barnes, Two works: (i) Study Sketch; (ii) Study Sketch II, 1984, acrylic wash, graphite and ink on paper
    Two works: (i) Study Sketch; (ii) Study Sketch II, 1984
    Acrylic · Paper
    each 22 1/4 x 30 1/8 in. (56.5 x 76.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 179
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Ernie Barnes, An Ounce of Luck, 1989, acrylic on canvas
    An Ounce of Luck, 1989
    Acrylic · Canvas
    51 x 61.1 cm (20 1/8 x 24 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Ernie Barnes, Untitled, circa 1964, acrylic on cork on board
    Untitled, circa 1964
    Acrylic · Board
    12 x 35 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 95
    $25,600≈ £19,130≈ €21,976Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Ernie Barnes, Sketch for Boxing No. 2, circa 1984, acrylic wash and graphite on paper on board
    Sketch for Boxing No. 2, circa 1984
    Acrylic · Paper
    30 x 24 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 49
    $8,960≈ £6,696≈ €7,692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Ernie Barnes, Dressing Room, 1965, acrylic on canvas
    Dressing Room, 1965
    Acrylic · Canvas
    18 x 22 in. (45.7 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    $33,540≈ £24,898≈ €28,412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Ernie Barnes, Ron Mix Football Portrait, 1966, acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame
    Ron Mix Football Portrait, 1966
    Acrylic · Canvas
    51 1/4 x 37 in. (130.2 x 94 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Ernie Barnes, Today a Waitress, 1990, acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame
    Today a Waitress, 1990
    Acrylic · Canvas
    41 1/4 x 29 1/4 in. (104.8 x 74.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    $83,850≈ £62,245≈ €71,029Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $75,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Ernie Barnes, Southside Pool Hall, 1971, acrylic on canvas
    Southside Pool Hall, 1971
    Acrylic · Canvas
    30 x 40 in (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 244
    $178,300≈ £136,503≈ €154,855Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Ernie Barnes, In the Beginning, circa 1971, acrylic on canvas
    In the Beginning, circa 1971
    Acrylic · Canvas
    36 x 18 in (91.4 x 45.7 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 26A
    $305,300≈ £232,663≈ €263,576Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–500,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Ernie Barnes, Singin’ Sistahs, 1979, acrylic on canvas
    Singin’ Sistahs, 1979
    Acrylic · Canvas
    36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $451,500≈ £344,079≈ €389,795Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Ernie Barnes, Oh Happy Day, 1966, acrylic on cork mounted to Masonite
    Oh Happy Day, 1966
    Acrylic · Board
    36 3/8 x 59 7/8 in (92.2 x 152.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 6
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $120,000–180,000View at Bonhams ↗
  12. Ernie Barnes, Blue Player vs. 2 Orange Football Players, 1989, acrylic and gesso on paper
    Blue Player vs. 2 Orange Football Players, 1989
    Acrylic · Paper
    26 x 39 7/8 in. (66 x 101.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    $38,700≈ £28,840≈ €32,967Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Ernie Barnes, Sketch for Boxing No. 2, circa 1984, acrylic wash and graphite on paper on board
    Sketch for Boxing No. 2, circa 1984
    Acrylic · Paper
    30 x 24 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 110
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Ernie Barnes, Oh Happy Day, 1966, acrylic on cork mounted to Masonite
    Oh Happy Day, 1966
    Acrylic · Board
    36 3/8 x 59 7/8 in (92.2 x 152.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 22A
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300,000–500,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Ernie Barnes, Pool Player, 1970, acrylic on canvas
    Pool Player, 1970
    Acrylic · Canvas
    30 x 19 7/8 in. (76.2 x 50.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 150
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Ernie Barnes, Bible Study, 1973, acrylic on canvas
    Bible Study, 1973
    Acrylic · Canvas
    48 x 36 in. (121.9 x 91.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 12
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80,000–120,000View at Bonhams ↗
  17. Ernie Barnes, The Native Gift, 1972, acrylic on canvas
    The Native Gift, 1972
    Acrylic · Canvas
    36 x 18 in. (91.4 x 45.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 11
    $330,700≈ £261,485≈ €312,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–350,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Ernie Barnes, Study for Jockey on Horse 23, 1984, acrylic wash, ink and graphite on paper
    Study for Jockey on Horse 23, 1984
    Acrylic · Paper
    29 x 22 7/8 in. (73.7 x 58.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 14
    $38,400≈ £30,246≈ €35,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  19. Ernie Barnes, Human Celebration, 1960, acrylic on canvas
    Human Celebration, 1960
    Acrylic · Canvas
    24 1/8 x 35 7/8 in. (61.3 x 91.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    $292,100≈ £231,476≈ €269,664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Ernie Barnes, Study Sketch for Tennis, 1989, acrylic and ink on paper
    Study Sketch for Tennis, 1989
    Acrylic · Paper
    33 x 48 in. (83.8 x 121.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 149
    $76,200≈ £61,131≈ €70,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Ernie Barnes, Pool Hall Scene, 1994, acrylic on paper
    Pool Hall Scene, 1994
    Acrylic · Paper
    21 x 34 3/4 in. (53.3 x 88.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 148
    $53,340≈ £42,792≈ €49,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Ernie Barnes, Untitled, 1973, acrylic on canvas
    Untitled, 1973
    Acrylic · Canvas
    24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 147
    $215,900≈ £173,205≈ €198,657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Ernie Barnes, High Aspirations, 1971, acrylic on canvas
    High Aspirations, 1971
    Acrylic · Canvas
    36 x 18 in. (91.4 x 45.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 49
    $857,750≈ £697,188≈ €802,686Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500,000–700,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Ernie Barnes, Evening Before the Show, 1971, acrylic on canvas
    Evening Before the Show, 1971
    Acrylic · Canvas
    24 x 36 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 26
    $127,500≈ £102,270≈ €118,793Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Ernie Barnes, Sketch for Song On One Note, 1981, charcoal, graphite and acrylic wash on paper laid down on board
    Sketch for Song On One Note, 1981
    Acrylic · Paper · ed. 9/10
    30 x 22 3/4 in. (76.2 x 57.8 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 25
    $21,760≈ £17,249≈ €20,139Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  26. Ernie Barnes, Study of Woman Sitting on Bench with Cane, 1978, charcoal, graphite and acrylic wash on paper
    Study of Woman Sitting on Bench with Cane, 1978
    Acrylic · Paper
    30 1/8 x 22 1/2 in. (76.5 x 57.2 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 47
    $30,720≈ £24,836≈ €28,617Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
  27. Ernie Barnes, The Shot, 1985, acrylic on canvas
    The Shot, 1985
    Acrylic · Canvas
    20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 45
    $508,500≈ £411,108≈ €473,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–500,000View at Bonhams ↗
  28. Ernie Barnes, Pocket Passer, 1992, acrylic wash on paper
    Pocket Passer, 1992
    Acrylic · Paper
    26 1/8 x 40 in. (66.4 x 101.6 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 44
    $44,800≈ £36,220≈ €41,733Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Ernie Barnes, Hustlers, 1969, acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame
    Hustlers, 1969
    Acrylic · Canvas
    28 x 32 5/8 in. (71.1 x 82.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 134
    $254,000≈ £202,940≈ €233,434Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Ernie Barnes, Untitled (Boston Patriots), circa 1962, acrylic on canvas
    Untitled (Boston Patriots), circa 1962
    Acrylic · Canvas
    35 x 24 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 34
    $31,875≈ £25,693≈ €29,184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Bonhams ↗
  31. Ernie Barnes, Her Metier, 1972, acrylic on canvas
    Her Metier, 1972
    Acrylic · Canvas
    24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 19
    $53,295≈ £45,177≈ €51,647Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Bonhams ↗
  32. Ernie Barnes, Bojangles, 1976, acrylic on canvas
    Bojangles, 1976
    Acrylic · Canvas
    18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 18
    $315,375≈ £267,335≈ €305,626Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Bonhams ↗
  33. Ernie Barnes, My Man, 1980, acrylic on canvas, in artist’s frame
    My Man, 1980
    Acrylic · Canvas
    canvas 15 x 30 in. (38.1 x 76.2 cm) framed 20 x 35 in. (50.8 x 88.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    $151,200≈ £127,037≈ €145,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Ernie Barnes, Window Wishing, 1993, acrylic on canvas, in artist’s frame
    Window Wishing, 1993
    Acrylic · Canvas
    canvas 30 x 20 in. (76.2 x 50.8 cm) framed 35 1/4 x 24 3/4 in. (89.5 x 62.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 117
    $138,600≈ £116,451≈ €133,116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Ernie Barnes, Slam Before the Storm, 1979, acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame
    Slam Before the Storm, 1979
    Acrylic · Canvas
    48 3/8 x 24 5/8 in. (122.9 x 62.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 44
    $604,800≈ £508,406≈ €581,315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–400,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Ernie Barnes, Stage 8, 1982, acrylic on canvas
    Stage 8, 1982
    Acrylic · Canvas
    30 x 20 in. (76.2 x 50.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    $69,300≈ £65,402≈ €72,452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Ernie Barnes, Games and Shines, circa 1970, acrylic on canvas
    Games and Shines, circa 1970
    Acrylic · Canvas
    24 x 48 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 9
    $277,575≈ £240,345≈ €277,853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Bonhams ↗
  38. Ernie Barnes, Study for Pause Café, 1983, acrylic wash, graphite and ink on paper
    Study for Pause Café, 1983
    Acrylic · Paper
    29 7/8 x 22 1/4 in. (75.9 x 56.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 6
    $40,695≈ £34,528≈ €40,965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  39. Ernie Barnes, Life After Sundown, 1979, acrylic on canvas
    Life After Sundown, 1979
    Acrylic · Canvas
    90.5 x 120.5 cm. (35 5/8 x 47 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    HK$6,048,000≈ $770,455≈ £628,943≈ €732,302Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,500,000–2,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Ernie Barnes, The Maestro, circa 1971, acrylic on canvas
    The Maestro, circa 1971
    Acrylic · Canvas
    20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 88
    $882,375≈ £701,746≈ €824,881Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
  41. Ernie Barnes, Hustler, circa 1978, acrylic on canvas
    Hustler, circa 1978
    Acrylic · Canvas
    36 x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 91
    $27,813≈ £20,635≈ €24,515Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗

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