George Zimmerman's Painting Bids Reach $100,000

Dec. 17, 2013— -- George Zimmerman is selling a patriotic painting on eBay that has already amassed more than 90 bids, pushing the price of the painting to nearly $100,000.

Zimmerman's attorney Jayne Weintraub confirmed the artwork's authenticity when it was put up for auction on eBay. The auction began with a bid of $50, but soared to $99,966 after 98 bids as of 3 a.m. EST.

The signed, 18-by 24-inch painting features a blue American flag with a few words from the Pledge of Allegiance: "God," "one nation," "with liberty and justice for all."

"First hand painted artwork by me, George Zimmerman. Everyone has been asking what I have been doing with myself. I found a creative, way to express myself, my emotions and the symbols that represent my experiences. My art work allows me to reflect, providing a therapeutic outlet and allows me to remain indoors :-) I hope you enjoy owning this piece as much as I enjoyed creating it. Your friend, George Zimmerman," the description reads on eBay.

The painting could help Zimmerman, 30, pay off legal fees incurred during the Trayvon Martin murder trial. According to a court document, Zimmerman is $2.5 million in debt.

The bidding on the artwork ends Dec. 21.

Zimmerman, a former neighborhood watch volunteer, was recently able to avoid charges in a domestic dispute spat with his girlfriend.