Thursday, 30 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Culture and Arts > 30 Bob Ross Paintings Head to Auction to Support Public Media 
Culture and Arts

30 Bob Ross Paintings Head to Auction to Support Public Media 

Last updated: October 9, 2025 6:32 pm
Share
30 Bob Ross Paintings Head to Auction to Support Public Media 
SHARE

“What I appreciate about painting is the freedom it offers,” reflected the renowned painter Bob Ross during a 1994 episode of his popular TV program The Joy of Painting. “You can conjure any illusion you desire.” Employing his distinctive wet-on-wet oil painting method, Ross delicately layered a blend of vibrant yellow and green onto an upright canvas, crafting rolling hills that melted into a scene filled with verdant trees, misty mountains, a shimmering pond, and a crimson-topped barn. 

One of his standout pieces, “Home in the Valley” (1993), is part of the countless artworks created during his show’s more than ten-year run on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). This masterpiece is set to hit the auction block next month, with proceeds aimed at supporting public broadcasters affected by federal funding reductions under President Trump.

Organized by the nonprofit American Public Television (APT) and managed by Bonhams, the auction will include 30 paintings from the late artist. The proceeds will be allocated to APT and PBS stations across the country, as specified in an October 7 announcement from Bob Ross Inc., spearheaded by Joan Kowalski, daughter of Ross’s former partners, Annette and Walt Kowalski.

“This auction helps ensure Bob’s legacy continues to nurture the very medium that shared his joy and creativity with American families for years,” the announcement stated.

The first auction, set for November 11 in Los Angeles, will feature three of Ross’s pieces—“Home in the Valley” (1993), “Winter’s Peace” (1993), and “Cliffside” (1990)—during Bonhams’s California & Western Art sale. Each work holds an estimated value of $30,000 to $50,000.

See also  Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Turns Up the Heat on AG Pam Bondi — Demands Immediate Release of Epstein Client List Amid Deaths of Two Victims and Dwindling Public Trust |

The remaining paintings will be auctioned off in a series of events across Bonhams’s New York, Los Angeles, and Boston locations throughout 2026, as informed by the auction house to Hyperallergic. 

In the years following his passing, Ross’s commitment to accessible art education continues to resonate. Many still enjoy The Joy of Painting, which can be streamed on YouTube and other platforms, seeing a notable resurgence in 2020 as more viewers sought his soothing narration and signature curly hair during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Concurrently, both Ross’s legacy and that of the Kowalskis have been reevaluated and scrutinized.

Bob Ross, “Cliffside” (1990)

In 2019, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History added four of Ross’s paintings to its collection, and in 2023, “A Walk in the Woods” (1983), created for the inaugural episode of his series, was appraised at approximately $10 million. (It was allegedly sold to an undisclosed buyer for $9.8 million.)

In August, Bonhams auctioned two of Ross’s paintings, “Lake Below Snow-Capped Peaks and Cloudy Sky” (1990–91) and “Lake Below Snow-Covered Mountains and Clear Sky” (1990–91), for $114,800 and $95,750, respectively.

“Bonhams presently holds the record for Bob Ross, and with demand for his work on the rise, proceeds directed towards American Public Television, and many paintings being created live for his audience — which is a significant draw for collectors — we anticipate enthusiastic bidding and results potentially exceeding past achievements,” stated Robin Starr, the auction house’s general manager, in a communication with Hyperallergic.

TAGGED:AuctionBobMediaPaintingsPublicRosssupport
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article RFK, Jr., Cites ‘Truly Appalling’ Studies to Tie Autism to Circumcision and Tylenol RFK, Jr., Cites ‘Truly Appalling’ Studies to Tie Autism to Circumcision and Tylenol
Next Article Inside the crafty DMV scam that rigged Long Island truck-driving licenses: ‘Cheaters never win’ Inside the crafty DMV scam that rigged Long Island truck-driving licenses: ‘Cheaters never win’
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

Colorado man charged with attempted bombing of U.S. embassy in Israel

A 28-year-old man from Colorado has been charged with attempting to firebomb a U.S. embassy…

May 26, 2025

Third victim of knife-wielding lunatic dies as attacker confesses to grisly NYC stabbing spree: sources

The recent knife attack in Manhattan has claimed its third victim, as the 36-year-old woman…

November 18, 2024

Lagos Celebrities And Fashionistas Always Understand The Code

They consistently serve looks that are not only trendy but also unique and eye-catching. From…

September 5, 2024

Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO illustrates rising security risks

The tragic killing of Brian Thompson, the CEO of the insurance division of UnitedHealth Group,…

December 5, 2024

A Sodom and Gomorrah Story Shows Scientific Facts Aren’t Settled by Public Opinion

A recent study claiming that an asteroid or comet airburst destroyed the biblical city of…

June 26, 2025

You Might Also Like

Michael David’s Art Gazes Back at Us 
Culture and Arts

Michael David’s Art Gazes Back at Us 

October 30, 2025
Pop-Up Letters Set the ‘Alphabet in Motion’ in Kelli Anderson’s Playful Book — Colossal
Culture and Arts

Pop-Up Letters Set the ‘Alphabet in Motion’ in Kelli Anderson’s Playful Book — Colossal

October 30, 2025
10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles, November 2025
Culture and Arts

10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles, November 2025

October 30, 2025
A Stop-Motion Fairytale and Oracle Deck by Swoon Conjure an Artist’s Magic — Colossal
Culture and Arts

A Stop-Motion Fairytale and Oracle Deck by Swoon Conjure an Artist’s Magic — Colossal

October 30, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?