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Ernie Barnes

American · 1938–2009 · Painter

Ernest Eugene Barnes Jr. was an American artist, well known for his unique style of elongated characters and movement. He was also a professional football player, actor and author. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Ernie Barnes, The Maestro, circa 1971, acrylic on canvasThe MaestroBonhams · $882,375≈ £701,746≈ €824,881Sign up to see
  2. Ernie Barnes, High Aspirations, 1971, acrylic on canvasHigh AspirationsBonhams · $857,750≈ £697,188≈ €802,686Sign up to see
  3. Ernie Barnes, Life After Sundown, 1979, acrylic on canvasLife After SundownPhillips · HK$6,048,000≈ $770,455≈ £628,943≈ €732,302Sign up to see

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. Ernie Barnes, at the Wall, circa 1979, Limited Edition Offset Lithograph
    at the Wall, circa 1979
    Lithograph · ed. 1/300
    H 22" W 10.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1236
    $100≈ £74≈ €85HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at DuMouchelles ↗
  3. Ernie Barnes, at the Wall, circa 1979, Limited Edition Offset Lithograph
    at the Wall, circa 1979
    Lithograph · ed. 1/300
    H 22" W 10.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1045
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–600View at DuMouchelles ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗

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