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Bob Ross Originals

Batman The Legend by Alex Ross
By Alex Ross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Ross draws inspiration from one of Bob Kane’s initial images of the Dark Knight. His design and
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1990s Pop Art More Art

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Canvas, Giclée

The Jazz Player signed by Virgil Ross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: This edition was created from original Virgil Ross pencil drawings, the edition is hand-inked, hand
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1960s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Pencil, Paint, Paper

Pepe Le Pew: 6 Drawing Model Sheet signed by Virgil Ross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
then Bob Clampett. Ross then moved to Friz Freleng's unit after a year of animating for Clampett
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1960s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Paint, Paper, Pencil

Bob
Located in New York, NY
The man in the artwork is Bob Ross, a famous painter from American television. With the distinctive
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Screen, Paper

Bob
H 32.5 in W 52.5 in D 2 in
Unbridled Glory Western Landscape Big Sky Cloudscape Original Oil Painting
By Phil Bob Borman
Located in Whitefish, MT
"Unbridled Glory" by Phil Bob Borman Original Oil Painting on Linen Canvas, 46" x 84", 60" x 98
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock By John Ross, London
Located in Norwich, GB
signed John Ross, London. Strike / silent to the arch. Original finely pierced ‘blued’ steel hands
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Yer Out! Limited Edition Cel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
his call from “Yer Out” to “safe!” This edition was created from original Virgil Ross pencil drawings
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1990s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Pencil, Paint, Paper

Front Path - Original acrylic on canvas landscape with house in the country
Located in Columbus, OH
out of Napa, California. Inspired by Bob Ross, Johnpeer tuned into the program The Joy of Painting and
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2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

The harbor
Located in San Francisco, CA
(Bob) Logrippo, 1947-2021. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The canvas size is 24 x
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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

The harbor
The harbor
H 31 in W 43 in D 1.75 in
Mystic Mountains 20 x 16 IN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Alexandra Romano
Located in Yardley, PA
trees in the river. Inspired by a Bob Ross piece that was completed in his "Joy of Painting" series
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Unity", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
has been an artist since early childhood, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil
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2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"The Next Stage of Your Journey", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil painter’s art with crayons. He considers
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2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Looking for Breakfast", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
since early childhood, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil painter’s art with
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2010s American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Pink Bird Series - Pink", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
statement: Christopher has been an artist since early childhood, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and
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2010s American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Misty City", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
has been an artist since early childhood, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil
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2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

"Celestial Clouds", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
: Christopher has been an artist since early childhood, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed
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2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Aspen Autumn II", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
has been an artist since early childhood, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil
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2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Bustling Alley at Dusk" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
has been an artist since early childhood, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil
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2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Historic poster for Park Place Artists (Robert Grosvenor, Leo Valledor & others)
Located in New York, NY
, Charles Ginnever, Charles Ross, Robert Morris (artist), Kenneth Snelson, Robert Swain, Carlos Villa, Mario
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

The Journey of Our World II, Oil painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil painter’s art with crayons. He considers himself a
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Rare 1880s Handmade Copper/Bronze Sign, Plaque "J.W.Williams Drop Forgings"
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Antique 1880s American Industrial Signs

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Marvel Comics Library, Avengers, Vol. 1. 1963–1965, Limited Collector's Ed Book
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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9 Antique & Vintage Miniature Stuffed Animals Mostly Steiff
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Mr. Magoo Original Vintage Animation Cel Hand Drawing Painting
By Jules Engel
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1880s Odd Fellows Lodge Banner from Dakota
Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Signs

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Monument Wallet - Original Lithograph by Mario Persico - 1970 ca.
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Located in Roma, IT
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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19th Century Original Mexican Retablo "Exvoto" Oil on Tin
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Dated 1870, we offer this 19th century original Mexican retablo "Exvoto" oil on tin, due to the effects of time, the writing has been erased but we can read the nex: “Le aconteció...
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Antique 1870s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items

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Pig & Chimney Sweep Lucky Charm, Candy Secret Chamber Container, Antique, 1900s
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Walt Disneys "Mickey's Trailer, 1938", Iconic Color Animation Cel
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1990s American American Classical Prints

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On With The Show
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Large 19th Century English Oil Painting -Five Hunting Dogs- signed E. Armfield.
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Located in Minneapolis, MN
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1990s Realist Landscape Paintings

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Vintage 1978 Bob Mackie for Mitzi Gaynor Documented Sequin Feather Dance Costume
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1970s American Wedding Dresses

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1990s American Evening Gowns

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By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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"Story of Paris Vol 2, no 7", Oil Painting
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2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

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Bob Ross Originals For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of bob ross originals available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Impressionist, contemporary or Surrealist versions of these works for sale today — there are 2 Impressionist, 1 contemporary and 1 Surrealist examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add bob ross originals that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, black, gray, beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Christopher Clark and Alexandra Romano are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and panel.

How Much are Bob Ross Originals?

Prices for pieces in our collection of bob ross originals start at $600 and top out at $70,000 with the average selling for $2,100.

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