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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, Untitled, lithograph, pencil-signed lower right
    Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 65/750
    26 1/2 x 43 1/2 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 203
    $1,500≈ £1,110≈ €1,308Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  2. Ernie Barnes, Untitled, lithograph, pencil
    Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 47/750
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 204
    $1,750≈ £1,295≈ €1,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  3. Ernie Barnes, Untitled, lithograph, ed. 44/750
    Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 44/750
    18 x 35 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 266
    $1,063≈ £787≈ €906Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. Ernie Barnes, Destination Unknown, 1979, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Destination Unknown, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 168/300
    16 5/8 x 22 1/8in (42.2 x 56.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 72
    $1,920≈ £1,461≈ €1,662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Ernie Barnes, Destination Unknown, 1979, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Destination Unknown, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 169/300
    16 5/8 x 22 1/8in (42.2 x 56.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 85
    $2,048≈ £1,513≈ €1,749Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Ernie Barnes, The Bassist, c. 1990, Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper
    The Bassist, c. 1990
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 579/750
    24 x 18in (61.1 x 45.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 86
    $1,280≈ £946≈ €1,093Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Ernie Barnes, Destination Unknown, 1979, Offset Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper
    Destination Unknown, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 16.6" W 22.1"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1008
    $750≈ £557≈ €644HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at DuMouchelles ↗
  9. Ernie Barnes, Destination Unknown, Lithograph
    Destination Unknown
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 399a
    $1,792≈ £1,422≈ €1,721Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  10. Ernie Barnes, Untitled, Offset Lithograph in Colors on Wove Paper, 1979, "Destination Unknown"
    Untitled
    Lithograph · Paper
    H 16.6" W 22.1"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1059
    $600≈ £473≈ €567HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at DuMouchelles ↗

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