An original self-portrait, signed by Anna Nicole Smith has been placed on auction website eBay with a starting big of $1.7 million.

The unnamed seller has given fans of the tragic model a week to bid for the artwork, and plans to close the sale on April 15.

In the accompanying literature on eBay, he writes, "This is an original painting of Anna Nicole painted by Anna Nicole herself! It is signed by her and the picture is of her lying down naked. This is a rare opportunity to own something so personal from Anna Nicole Smith!"

He goes on to state the portrait was painted between 2002 and 2003, adding, "as you can see by her signature, this picture is authentic."

-Anna Nicole Pictures

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