A painting from the first episode of Bob Ross’s series ‚The Joy of Painting‘ is for sale for $9.8 million.
A lucky Bob Ross fan will be able to purchase one of the first pieces the artist created on his hit PBS series …. for the meager price of $9.8 million.
TMZ reports that Ross’ painting “A Walk in the Woods” is being sold on Modern Artifact at a whopping price tag, though buyers who are interested can make their own bids. According to the website’s listing, the piece is signed and includes a certificate of authenticity. The painting will also come with a written statement from the original owner who was present when Ross first painted it on The Joy of Painting.
The painting was created during the pilot episode of the hit series, which debuted in January 1983.
Modern Artifact describes the piece as “museum-worthy” and Ross’ “most historically significant” artwork. They predict it “will set the standard for the continued development of the Bob Ross art market,” according to the description of the painting.
The painting’s description also mentions that it is “exceedingly rare” to come across many pieces from the famed artist.
