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Ernie Barnes, The Maestro, circa 1971, acrylic on canvas© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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The Maestro

Ernie Barnes (American, 1938–2009) · circa 1971

$882,375 price realized incl. premium

≈ £701,746≈ €824,881

Hammer $700,000 · with buyer’s premium $882,375

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
American Art (27288)
Date
May 26, 2022
Location
New York, United States
Lot
88
Estimate
$25,000 – $35,000 (≈ £19,882 – £27,835) (≈ €23,371 – €32,719)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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