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Ernie Barnes, Study Sketch for Tennis, 1989, acrylic and ink on paper© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Study Sketch for Tennis

Ernie Barnes (American, 1938–2009) · 1989

$76,200 price realized incl. premium

≈ £61,131≈ €70,114

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Medium
Acrylic · Works on paper all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic and ink on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and titled "Study Sketch for Tennis Ernie Barnes" lower center
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
33 x 48 in. (83.8 x 121.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010823)
Date
November 15, 2023
Location
New York, United States
Lot
149
Estimate
$40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £32,090 – £48,135) (≈ €36,805 – €55,208)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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