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Bob Ross aka The Happy Painter \u2013 30 of his paintings will eventually be sold at auctionCredit: Bob Ross Inc<\/p>\n
Bonhams will today auction three of the iconic painter\u2019s creations including \u2018Cliffside\u2019, aboveCredit: Bonhams<\/p>\n
Ross spoke often as he worked on air about painting happy little clouds and trees, and making no mistakes, only \u201chappy accidents.\u201d<\/p>\n
The famous painter sadly died in 1995 of complications from cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bonhams<\/a> in Los Angeles<\/a> revealed that it will initially auction three of Ross\u2019 paintings today, November 11.<\/p>\n It will offer 30 original paintings in total by the American artist, in collaboration with American Public Television (APT).<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t AIRY SITUATION<\/p>\n Inside USA’s million-drone plan as devices become potent front-line weapon<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t CABIN CALL<\/p>\n Angry pilot tells travelers ‘call your senator’ as flight chaos mounts<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n The remaining 27 works will be offered throughout 2026 at Bonhams salerooms in New York<\/a>, Boston, and Los Angeles.<\/p>\n All works are being sold on behalf of APT, which has pledged to direct 100% of its net proceeds to support APT and PBS public television<\/a> stations nationwide.<\/p>\n It\u2019s hoped the sale will aid stations in need with licensing fees that allow them to show popular programs.<\/p>\n These include \u201cThe Best of Joy of Painting,\u201d based on Ross\u2019 show, \u201cAmerica\u2019s Test Kitchen,\u201d \u201cJulia Child\u2019s French Chef Classics\u201d and \u201cThis Old House.\u201d <\/p>\n Ross, a public television stalwart in the 1980s and \u201890s, \u201cdedicated his life to making art accessible to everyone,\u201d said Joan Kowalski, president of Bob Ross Inc.<\/p>\n Robin Starr, general manager of Bonhams Skinner, said, \u201cRoss remains a beloved cultural icon whose work continues to spark joy among collectors and fans in the current landscape. <\/p>\n \u201cCurrently, Bonhams holds the world auction record for Ross\u2019 work.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd with his market steadily rising, the combination of live-on-air works on offer, and proceeds supporting public television, we\u2019re expecting to see spirited bidding. <\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re excited to build on this momentum and surpass previous records.\u201d<\/p>\n The Joy of Painting aired from 1983 to 1994 on public TV and it continues uninterrupted to this day.<\/p>\n Bonhams said that over the course of 31 seasons and more than 400 episodes, Ross \u201ccaptivated audiences with his soothing voice, gentle encouragement, and signature \u2018wet-on-wet\u2019 oil painting technique.<\/p>\n \u201cHis ability to demystify the artistic process and inspire confidence in viewers helped democratise artmaking, making it accessible to millions.\u201d<\/p>\n Another painting by Bob Ross to be auctioned by Bonhams is \u2018Home in the Valley\u2019Credit: Bonhams<\/p>\n Winter\u2019s Peace will be sold at auction today, to help raise funds for public broadcastingCredit: Bonhams<\/p>\n HELPS FUND TV<\/p>\n The auctions of the 30 paintings soon to be sold have an estimated total value of $850,000 to $1.4 million, Bonhams added.<\/p>\n Bids for today\u2019s auction range from $25,000 to $50,000.<\/p>\n The money raised will help struggling stations.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tWho was American artist Bob Ross?\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\tBushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross was a public television stalwart in the 1980s and \u201890s.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n He died in 1995 of complications from cancer after 11 years in production with \u201cThe Joy of Painting.\u201d <\/p>\n His how-to program was shown on stations around the U.S. and around the world. <\/p>\n The former Air Force drill sergeant known for his calm demeanor and encouraging words.<\/p>\n He enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the lockdowns of the Covid pandemic.<\/p>\n Ross spoke often as he worked on air about painting happy little clouds and trees, and making no mistakes, only \u201chappy accidents.\u201d<\/p>\n The 30 paintings to be auctioned in total span Ross\u2019 career.<\/p>\n They include landscapes depicting serene mountain vistas and lake scenes, his signature aesthetic. <\/p>\n He created most of the 30 on-air, each in under 30 minutes, which was the span of a single TV episode.<\/p>\n Source: Associated Press<\/a><\/p>\n In line with President Donald Trump\u2019s wishes, Congress has eliminated $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting.<\/p>\n This has left about 330 PBS and 246 NPR stations to find alternative funding sources. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t PAY UP<\/p>\n Will you qualify for Trump’s $2,000 stimulus check? Everything we know so far<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JB_DRONES_COMP2-copy.jpg\"\/)
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