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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, Bojangles, 1976, acrylic on canvas
    Bojangles, 1976
    Acrylic · Canvas
    18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 18
    $315,375≈ £267,335≈ €305,626Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Ernie Barnes, Her Metier, 1972, acrylic on canvas
    Her Metier, 1972
    Acrylic · Canvas
    24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 19
    $53,295≈ £45,177≈ €51,647Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Ernie Barnes, Window Wishing, 1993, acrylic on canvas, in artist’s frame
    Window Wishing, 1993
    Acrylic · Canvas
    canvas 30 x 20 in. (76.2 x 50.8 cm) framed 35 1/4 x 24 3/4 in. (89.5 x 62.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 117
    $138,600≈ £116,451≈ €133,116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Ernie Barnes, My Man, 1980, acrylic on canvas, in artist’s frame
    My Man, 1980
    Acrylic · Canvas
    canvas 15 x 30 in. (38.1 x 76.2 cm) framed 20 x 35 in. (50.8 x 88.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    $151,200≈ £127,037≈ €145,217Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. 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 ↗
  6. Ernie Barnes, Slam Before the Storm, 1979, acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame
    Slam Before the Storm, 1979
    Acrylic · Canvas
    48 3/8 x 24 5/8 in. (122.9 x 62.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 44
    $604,800≈ £508,406≈ €581,315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–400,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Ernie Barnes, Stage 8, 1982, acrylic on canvas
    Stage 8, 1982
    Acrylic · Canvas
    30 x 20 in. (76.2 x 50.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    $69,300≈ £65,402≈ €72,452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Ernie Barnes, Games and Shines, circa 1970, acrylic on canvas
    Games and Shines, circa 1970
    Acrylic · Canvas
    24 x 48 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 9
    $277,575≈ £240,345≈ €277,853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Ernie Barnes, Study for Pause Café, 1983, acrylic wash, graphite and ink on paper
    Study for Pause Café, 1983
    Acrylic · Paper
    29 7/8 x 22 1/4 in. (75.9 x 56.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 6
    $40,695≈ £34,528≈ €40,965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Ernie Barnes, Life After Sundown, 1979, acrylic on canvas
    Life After Sundown, 1979
    Acrylic · Canvas
    90.5 x 120.5 cm. (35 5/8 x 47 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    HK$6,048,000≈ $770,455≈ £628,943≈ €732,302Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,500,000–2,500,000View at Phillips ↗

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About Ernie Barnes

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.

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