Bob Ross' Paintings to Hit Auction Block for Public Broadcasting
Bonhams, a renowned auction house, is set to host a global online and stage auction of Bob Ross' paintings, commencing in November. This event aims to raise funds for public television and radio stations grappling with financial strain due to federal budget cuts. The first auction will take place in Los Angeles on November 11, with subsequent events in London, New York, and Boston.
A total of 30 of Bob Ross' paintings will be up for grabs, with proceeds benefiting PBS, NPR, and around 1,500 local stations. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps fund these stations, is facing closure due to Congress' decision to eliminate $1.1 billion in previously allocated funds.
Bob Ross, an American painter and television host, created approximately 30,000 paintings during his career. Many of these were painted live on his PBS series, 'The Joy Of Painting'. Now, a selection of these works will be auctioned off worldwide, with profits helping stations cover licensing fees for shows distributed by American Public Television.
In August, Bonhams sold two Bob Ross originals for over $95,000 each. The entire collection is estimated to be worth between $850,000 and $1.4 million.
The global auction of Bob Ross' paintings, organized by Bonhams, is expected to generate significant funds for struggling public broadcasting stations. This event underscores the value of Ross' artwork and his enduring impact on art and television.
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