Ernie Barnes
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 Fine Art signed Ernie Barnes (lower right); titled (verso)
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.
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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 Fine Art signed Ernie Barnes (lower right); titled (verso)
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.
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Time, Location
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