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arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Bob Ross's Historic TV Painting Fetches Record-Breaking $10 Million at Auction"

Bob Ross's first TV painting, "A Walk in the Woods," is being put up for sale by the Modern Artifact gallery in Minneapolis for nearly $10 million. The painting, created in the debut episode of Ross's show "The Joy of Painting" in 1983, represents the artist's accessibility and the appreciation of his work by the masses. The gallery owner, Ryan Nelson, intends to display the painting to a larger audience before considering any offers, as he sees it as an opportunity to showcase the "people's artist."

via The Guardian US|
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arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Bob Ross' Iconic 'Joy of Painting' Artwork Hits Market for Record-Breaking $10 Million"

A painting from the first episode of Bob Ross's The Joy of Painting titled "A Walk in the Woods" is up for sale for $9.85 million, potentially becoming the most expensive Ross piece ever sold. The painting, depicting a stone path, pond, and trees, was created in under 30 minutes during the show's 1983 premiere. Ross's popularity has surged in recent years, with younger generations discovering his appeal through platforms like Twitch and Netflix. While Ross painted over 30,000 works in his lifetime, only a fraction are available, with his company, Bob Ross Inc., holding onto an estimated 1,165 pieces. The rest are believed to have been given away or sold, reflecting Ross's desire for his art to be accessible to all.

via NPR|
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arts-and-entertainment2 years ago

"Bob Ross's Iconic First Canvas Sells for Record-Breaking $9.85m"

A painting completed by Bob Ross during the first episode of his iconic television show, The Joy of Painting, has been put up for sale for $9.85 million. The painting, titled "A Walk in the Woods," was previously owned by a woman who volunteered at the PBS station where the show was filmed. The gallery selling the artwork plans to take it on tour but acknowledges that the high price may deter potential buyers. Bob Ross's original works are in high demand, and this painting holds significance as the very first on-air artwork from The Joy of Painting.

via Art Newspaper|
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