Man buys a $2 million photo of Jesse James on eBay. For $10
Mar 21, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, concerts, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
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From time to time, life rewards you with some crazy luck. Justin Whiting from Spalding, U.K. was extremely lucky to buy a 19-century photo on eBay, which turned out to be a rare portrait of Jesse James, an infamous American outlaw. Whiting bought the photo for only seven pounds (around $10), and as it turns out – it could actually be worth $2 million.
As FOX News reports, Whiting bought the tintype on eBay back in July 2017. Thanks to his obsession with American outlaws, he was able to recognize who the young man in the photo was. Apparently, he spent his seven pounds on a photo of a 14-year-old Jesse James.
To make sure that the photo was genuine, Whiting took it to experts for a confirmation. Forensic experts in the U.S. analyzed the photo and estimated that it could be worth at least $2 million. According to FOX News, a 19th-century photography expert Will Dunniway also studied the photo. Just like the forensic specialists, he confirmed to FOX News that it was a genuine portrait of Jesse James:
“It was an easy match since it was compared to a longtime known image of the young Jesse James at 14. Justin’s image, however, was the same pose taken the same day by the same photographer.”
Reportedly, Whiting has got in touch with auction house Christie’s about the valuable photo. However, Christie’s hasn’t confirmed it yet. Either way, if Whiting manages to sell the image, I guess he could earn a fortune. Although, I can’t help but think how the poor guy who put the photo for sale on eBay must feel right now.
[via FOX News]
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Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, concerts, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
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4 responses to “Man buys a $2 million photo of Jesse James on eBay. For $10”
“An unaware poor soul sells a $2 million worth photo of Jesse James for $10”.
Shh don’t tell anyone
I don’t know if I would actually do it myself, because I never had such money. But I think I would at least give the guy who sold me the photo 100k. And if the person is not grateful and thinks he should get more I would stop there. If he is super happy with it and accepts his loss without holding a grudge, I might even give him 150k extra.
Some poor soul is kicking his/her self right now! Interesting! Either people don’t know what they have, or, everything they own has an astronomical value!
“Cute cat.”
“Yep! That’s a rare, striped, orange-haired felinious thomasus! Worth a hundred grand!”
LOL