Bob Ross at his easel
A Classic Bob Ross Painting from His Iconic TV Show Now Available for Nearly $10 Million After four decades since its creation, an iconic artwork by the beloved Bob Ross is hitting the market, but it certainly won't come cheap. The artwork in question is none other than Bob's renowned masterpiece titled "A Stroll Through the Forest," originally crafted for the premiere episode of his widely adored television series, "The Joy of Painting," which introduced countless viewers to his artistic prowess.
Bob's signature graces this masterpiece, now listed at a price of $9,850,000 on Modern Artifact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to submit alternate offers if they so desire, though given its historical significance, it is anticipated that it will fetch a price in the vicinity of this amount.
Ross meticulously painted "A Stroll Through the Forest" during a live broadcast in January 1983, beautifully encapsulating everything that endeared him to his audience while championing the cause of art.
Employing seemingly effortless brushwork, his favored "wet-on-wet" technique, and, of course, his trademark abundance of jovial miniature trees, the painting depicts a serene forest scene adorned with golden and azure hues. Ross' distinctive signature graces the bottom left corner, rendered in vivid red.
Although viewers of his show witnessed Bob's rapid completion of this intricate oil painting (his inaugural episode was a mere 28 minutes long), this feat only underscores his true artistic prowess.
As history reminds us, Bob's program made its debut in 1983 with this very painting and continued until 1994, a year before his untimely demise due to cancer-related complications. Over the years, the show amassed nearly 400 episodes on PBS, solidifying his legacy alongside some of the greatest artists in history.
Thanks to his enduring online presence and celebrity status long after his passing, there is little doubt that his debut televised artwork will find a buyer.
Bob Ross will continue to live on in the hearts of many, and as long as we continue to share his wholesome spirit and soothing voice, his legacy will remain timeless.
Selena Mattei