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Eddie Murphy owns iconic “Sugar Shack” painting
The owner of the orginial painting is Eddie Murphy, who bought it back in the day at $50k, the entertainer recently told Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Eddie Murphy is the proud owner of Ernie Barnes “Sugar Shack” painting, famous for being on the TV show “Good Times”.
It sold for millions last year
A replica painting sold for $15.3 million in May 2022 to Bill Perkins, a hedge fund manager and entrepreneur, after 10 minutes of bidding by more than 22 bidders, confirmed Christie’s auction house.
The Sugar Shack” by Ernie Barnes, from 1976.Credit : Christie’s Images Ltd.
However, the owner of the orginial painting is Eddie Murphy, who bought it back in the day at $50k, the entertainer recently told Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Eddie Murphy owns the painting
Murphy purchased the painting from the Marvin Gaye estate after the singer passed away in 1984. “So you’re rich then,” Kimmel concluded. “I got that painting,” Murphy agreed.
Barnes, who also played professional football, painted all of J.J.’s art on the show, including the family portrait that shows up in the credits of Good Times’ first three seasons.
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