
Ron Mix Football Portrait
1966
A dynamic portrait of NFL offensive tackle Ron Mix, rendered in Barnes's signature style of elongated, muscular figures that convey both power and grace. Barnes, himself a former professional football player, brings an intimate authenticity to the work, capturing the physicality and spirit of the game through bold, fluid brushwork in acrylic. The piece is housed in the artist's own frame, making it a complete and unified work of art as envisioned by Barnes.
- Medium
- acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Painted in 1966.
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art
February 28, 2026
Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000
Lot 38
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