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Tale of Two Paintings: Ernie Barnes Made Two Versions of His Famous ‘Sugar Shack’ Painting. One is Owned by Eddie Murphy, The Other Sold at Auction for $15 Million - Culture Type

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Painting 1: This is the first version of “The Sugar Shack” by Ernie Barnes. The painting is owned by Eddie Murphy and was used for the cover of a Marvin Gaye album. Shown, ERNIE BARNES, “The Sugar Shack,” 1976 (acrylic on canvas). | Image Courtesy Ernie Barnes Estate   The artist said he painted ‘The Sugar Shack’ twice because he ‘needed a backup.’ The second version set the auction record and is currently on view at The Museum of Fine Arts, Hou…
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culturetype.com broke the news in on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
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