Bob Ross (1942–1995)
What is Bob Ross’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Bob Ross at 7 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $140,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $80,895–$222,750, n=15). The auction record is $406,900 for Alaska Landscape (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska Landscape, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $406,900 | Bonhams | Aug 2026 |
| 2 | Under Pastel Skies, 1942 | Wet-on-Wet Technique® on canvas | $305,300 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Purple Mountain Range, 1942 | Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique® on canvas | $279,900 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Autumn Images, 1942 | Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique® on canvas | $241,800 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Mountain Seclusion, 1942 | Wet-on-Wet Technique® on canvas | $203,700 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | River's Peace, 1942 | Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique® on canvas | $203,700 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Walk in the Woods (Practice), 1942 | Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique® on canvas | $203,700 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | By-the-Sea, 1942 | Wet-on-Wet Technique® on canvas | $140,200 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Untited (A Mountain Lake Under Pink Skies), 1942 | Wet-on-Wet Technique® on canvas | $127,500 | Bonhams | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | Wilderness Cabin, 1942 | Wet-on-Wet Technique® on canvas | $121,150 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $140,200 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $203,700 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Bob Ross is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $124,325. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bob Ross sold in 2026 for $305,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bob Ross on OpeningBid →What is a Bob Ross work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Ross work is $124,325.
The median Bob Ross painting sells for $133,850 across 14 lots.
The median Bob Ross sculpture sells for $25,600 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $133,850‡ | $305,300 | 93.3% | 2026-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $25,600 | $25,600 | — | 2026-08-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $203,700 | $406,900 | — | 2026-09-23 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $117,975–$213,225‡ | $171,950‡ | $305,300 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $305,300 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $279,900 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $25,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bob Ross worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Ross work is $124,325. The median Bob Ross painting sells for $133,850 across 14 lots. The median Bob Ross sculpture sells for $25,600 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Bob Ross painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bob Ross painting is $133,850. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bob Ross's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bob Ross painting is $305,300.
What is the average price of a medium Bob Ross painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bob Ross painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $171,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bob Ross's auction record?
Bob Ross's auction record is $305,300, set in 2026.
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