Ernie Barnes Drawings: Auction Prices

American · 1938–2009

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Ernie Barnes drawings between 2014 and 2026, of which 3 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,700 to $35,280, with a median of $14,080 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $35,280 for “Study Sketch for Dance Couple” at Phillips in 2022.

Record: Study Sketch for Dance Couple — $35,280Sign up free to see

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All drawings results

1. 
   Group of Two Works on Paper, circa 1980

   Drawing · Paper

   9 1/2 x 4 3/4 in (24.1 x 12.1 cm)

   Bonhams · Sep 17, 2026 · Lot 54
   $14,080≈ £10,526≈ €12,264Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Study Sketch for Dance Couple, 1994

   Drawing · Paper

   23 1/4 x 18 in. (59.1 x 45.7 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 16, 2022 · Lot 158
   $35,280≈ £29,642≈ €33,884Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Ernie Barnes, African American, 1938 - 2009

   Drawing · Paper

   Sight - 35.5" high x 24.5" wide

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Feb 23, 2014 · Lot 38
   $1,700≈ £1,021≈ €1,238HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

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