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A painting, serving as the cover artwork for a renowned soul singer's record, has fetched a substantial sum at a recent auction.

A vibrant depiction of a lively dance scene, "The Sugar Shack," by Ernie Barnes, was swiftly acquired by a hedge fund executive, Bill Perkins, after a brief bidding war spanning just ten minutes, comprising over 22 participants, according to Christie's.

The final sales figure for "The Sugar Shack" represented a notable leap, exceeding the previous record for a Barnes artwork by a factor of twenty-seven. It also significantly surpassed the anticipated price range of one hundred and fifty to two hundred thousand dollars.

The deceased artist, Ernie Barnes, who passed away in 2009, was born in 1938 in North Carolina. His paintings often reflected his personal experiences, particularly those of his upbringing during the Jim Crow era in the American South, frequently portraying moments of Black life.

In a 2002 interview, the artist, described by the Oakland Tribune as the "Picasso of the Black art world," explained the inspiration behind "The Sugar Shack." He attributed its concept to reminiscing about his childhood, specifically an eleventh birthday when he felt excluded from a cherished event.

This captivating imagery from "The Sugar Shack" enjoys substantial recognition, fueled partly by its prominent display on Marvin Gaye's 1976 "I Want You" album cover and its widespread deployment across four seasons of the popular television sitcom, "Good Times," depicting a modest family dwelling in Chicago's housing projects.

A former professional American football player prior to his career as an artist, Barnes frequently showcased sporting themes, such as basketball and football contests, in his artwork. Barnes, in an earlier interview with the Oakland Tribune, voiced his artistic motivations. He emphasized painting as a conduit for translating visions of shared human experience.

His artistry extends beyond the "Sugar Shack," appearing on various album covers throughout the decades, including a 1984 Crusader's album cover and B.B. King's 2000 album, "Making Love is good for you."

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