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Ernie Barnes (American, 1938-2009) The Grape Vine, c. 1966
Estimate: $20,000-$30,000
Sold
$60,000
Live Auction
Post War & Contemporary Art
Size
24 x 36 inches.
Description
Ernie Barnes
(American, 1938-2009)
The Grape Vine, c. 1966
oil on canvas
signed Ernie Barnes (lower right); titled (verso)
24 x 36 inches.
Property from the Collection of Mavis Staples, Chicago, Illinois
Signature
signed Ernie Barnes (lower right); titled (verso)
Provenance

Provenance:
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner

Lot Note:
Ms. Staples met Ernie Barnes around 1966 at a Staple Singers’ show in San Francisco. After the show, he went backstage to introduce himself, invited them to his studio on that Sunday, and on Monday the family picked out which paintings they wanted to buy. That would be their only meeting.