A controversial piece of artwork from Jeffrey Epstein's New York City townhouse has surfaced on the online marketplace eBay, listed as "Jeffrey Epstein's Desk Art" with an asking price of $25,000. The listing has since been removed from the platform.
According to the New York Post, the artwork is a lewd depiction of a woman that Epstein displayed above his desk in his Manhattan residence. The seller reportedly acquired the piece from a New Jersey auction after Epstein's estate sold off numerous belongings.
The eBay listing provided explicit details about the artwork's provenance. "You already know why you're here," the description read. "This is the giclee reproduction of Kees Van Dongen's Femme Fatale that hung above Jeffrey Epstein's desk at his Manhattan mansion. Not a rumor. Federal investigators photographed it."
The piece measures four feet by four feet and is a replica of an original work that sold in 2004 for $5.9 million. The listing noted the irony of Epstein's choice, stating, "Epstein hung a fake and called it a day. Very on brand."
The seller emphasized the quality of the framing, noting it was done by Eli Wilner, the same framers used by The White House. The listing concluded with a provocative pitch: "Make it yours. Hang it above YOUR desk. Bold choice."
The appearance of items from Epstein's estate continues to generate public interest and controversy. The seller's attempt to capitalize on the artwork's notorious history by flipping it for profit demonstrates the ongoing market for objects associated with high-profile criminal cases, regardless of their disturbing connections.
