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Bob Ross Painting Sells for $1M, Supports Public Broadcasting

11/25/2025

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The painting "Cabin at Sunset" by Bob Ross sold for $1,044,000 at a John Oliver–organized auction to support public broadcasting, a new Ross record.
The auction raised nearly $1.54 million for the Public Media Bridge Fund to aid local broadcasters affected by a $1.1 billion cut from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
The event also included memorabilia from John Oliver's show, such as Russell Crowe's jock strap.

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Story summary

The painting "Cabin at Sunset" by Bob Ross sold for $1,044,000 at a John Oliver–organized auction to support public broadcasting, a new Ross record.
The auction raised nearly $1.54 million for the Public Media Bridge Fund to aid local broadcasters affected by a $1.1 billion cut from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
The event also included memorabilia from John Oliver's show, such as Russell Crowe's jock strap.