Bob Ross Auction to Benefit Public Television Stations

The second in a series of auctions of Bob Ross paintings to benefit public television stations will take place on January 27, beginning at 9 a.m. PT (12 p.m. EST).

The auction will be held at the Bonhams Skinner location in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and will also be available to users live via the online auction site.

International auction house Bonhams, in collaboration with American Public Television, will offer a total of 30 original paintings by beloved Joy of Painting host and American artist Bob Ross (1942–1995) across a series of auctions.

The paintings were generously donated by Bob Ross, Inc., specifically to benefit public television.100% of the net sales proceeds from the auctions will be directed in support of public television stations nationwide.

How to Participate: Those who wish to bid should REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT THE BONHAMS WEBSITE. If you would just like to watch, you can visit the same page shortly before the auction begins. A link to view the sale live will appear about 30 minutes prior to the start of the sale. Registration is not required for viewing only. If you are unsure whether you plan to bid, it is recommended that you register in advance, particularly for new Bonhams clients, to ensure you can participate without delay once the sale begins.