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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, Group of Two Works on Paper, circa 1980, graphite on paper
    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 · · Lot 54
    $14,080≈ £10,526≈ €12,264Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Ernie Barnes, Study Sketch for Dance Couple, 1994, colored pencil on paper
    Study Sketch for Dance Couple, 1994
    Drawing · Paper
    23 1/4 x 18 in. (59.1 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 158
    $35,280≈ £29,642≈ €33,884Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Ernie Barnes, Ernie Barnes, African American, 1938 - 2009, Graphite on Paper of a Saxophonist
    Ernie Barnes, African American, 1938 - 2009
    Drawing · Paper
    Sight - 35.5" high x 24.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 38
    $1,700≈ £1,021≈ €1,238HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

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