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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, 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. 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 ↗

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