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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, Defeat, 1965, oil on canvas
    Defeat, 1965
    Oil · Canvas
    40 1/8 x 28 3/4 in. (101.9 x 73 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    $32,250≈ £23,869≈ €28,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Ernie Barnes, Country Ride, 1982, oil on canvas
    Country Ride, 1982
    Oil · Canvas
    24 h x 30 w in (61 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 122
    $76,200≈ £55,269≈ €63,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Ernie Barnes, Portrait of the Frankovich Children, oil on canvas
    Portrait of the Frankovich Children
    Oil · Canvas
    32 1/8 x 50 1/8 in. (81.6 x 127.3 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 209
    $12,800≈ £9,535≈ €10,994Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Ernie Barnes, Dance Studio, 2002, oil on canvas
    Dance Studio, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    24 x 47 7/8 in. (61 x 121.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    $330,200≈ £262,001≈ €317,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Ernie Barnes, My First Dunk, 1976, oil and acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame
    My First Dunk, 1976
    Oil · Canvas
    41 x 21 1/2 in. (104.1 x 54.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    $444,500≈ £350,912≈ €420,848Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Ernie Barnes, The Vanishing Breed, 1972, oil on canvas
    The Vanishing Breed, 1972
    Oil · Canvas
    48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    $406,400≈ £326,033≈ €373,942Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $350,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Ernie Barnes, Football Players, oil on canvas
    Football Players
    Oil · Canvas
    32 x 36in
    Bonhams · · Lot 136
    $8,200≈ £6,296≈ €6,970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Ernie Barnes, Pool Hall, Oil on Canvas
    Pool Hall
    Oil · Canvas
    24" high x 48" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 73
    $12,000≈ £9,152≈ €10,354HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  9. Ernie Barnes, Football Players 1966, Oil on Canvas
    Football Players 1966
    Oil · Canvas
    32" high x 38" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 74
    $9,000≈ £6,864≈ €7,765HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  10. Ernie Barnes, Street huddle, oil on canvas
    Street huddle
    Oil · Canvas
    30 x 40in
    Bonhams · · Lot 143
    $13,750≈ £8,157≈ €10,275Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗

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