Three paintings by Bob Ross sold for up to thirteen times their high estimates at a Bonhams Skinner auction, raising $1.3 million for American Public Television. The top lot, 'Change of Seasons' (1990), painted live on his TV show, fetched $787,900, setting a new high for Ross at a traditional auction house.
The sale's success provides crucial financial support for public broadcasting following significant federal funding cuts. It underscores the enduring cultural and market appeal of Bob Ross's work, demonstrating how his legacy continues to generate substantial revenue and public engagement decades after his television series aired.