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Bonhams American Art Auction Features Third Major Bob Ross Offering at New York Flagship

market-auction · 2026-04-03

On April 23, Bonhams will conduct its American Art auction at its newly established flagship venue located at 111 West 57th Street, New York. The sale features 94 lots that range from the early 19th century through the 21st century, highlighting pieces by notable artists such as Thomas Wilmer Dewing, Edward Henry Potthast, Norman Rockwell, LeRoy Neiman, and Bob Ross. This event represents the third major collection of Bob Ross artworks, presented on behalf of American Public Television (APT). Aaron Anderson, the Specialist and Head of Sale for American Art at Bonhams, emphasized that the auction includes significant works from various pivotal movements, including American Tonalists, Impressionists, Regionalists, as well as important Modernist and Postwar artists.

Key facts

  • Bonhams American Art sale is scheduled for April 23 in New York.
  • The auction will take place at 111 West 57th Street, Bonhams' new U.S. flagship location.
  • The sale includes 94 lots spanning from the early 19th century to the 21st century.
  • Featured artists include Thomas Wilmer Dewing, Edward Henry Potthast, Norman Rockwell, LeRoy Neiman, and Bob Ross.
  • This is the third major offering of Bob Ross paintings, presented on behalf of American Public Television (APT).
  • Aaron Anderson, Specialist and Head of Sale for American Art at Bonhams, commented on the sale.
  • The sale features works by American Tonalists, Impressionists, Regionalists, and key Modernist and Postwar figures.
  • The selection represents major artistic voices across the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

Entities

Artists

  • Thomas Wilmer Dewing
  • Edward Henry Potthast
  • Norman Rockwell
  • LeRoy Neiman
  • Bob Ross

Institutions

  • Bonhams
  • American Public Television (APT)

Locations

  • New York
  • United States
  • 111 West 57th Street

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