Bob Ross Painting Breaks Record at John Oliver’s Public Media Benefit Auction

John Oliver’s benefit auction for public broadcasting just set a new market milestone for Bob Ross’ painting—and funneled some crucial funds toward free speech in America. On Monday, Ross’ Cabin at Sunset, painted for a 1986 episode of PBS’ iconic “The Joy of Painting”, sold for roughly $1,044,000.The late-night comedian revealed on the 2025 finale of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” that he had persuaded the Bob Ross estate to aucti