The Prince Painting That's Causing A Huge Fan Debate

If there was some way to prove Prince actually painted the piece, the expert says it could be worth between $50,000 and $100,000. With no verification, it's all hearsay, so Rick Harrison has to pass. There's been no word on whether the prospective seller ever found proof it's an original Prince, but that hasn't stopped fans from speculating wildly on the potential.

On Reddit and other forums, fans can't decide what's real and what's fake, even among the most diehard Prince fans. Many are adamant Prince didn't paint this, while others think he could've made it, but the signature seems off. Then there are those who are willing to give the biggest benefit of the doubt, like Redditor u/Immediate-Clue-3535 writing, "Have you ever tried to sign a larger version of your signature? Pretty easy for it to get sloppy." Lipstick Alley has a lengthy discussion, too, with many getting hung up on the seller's story of getting the art from a dry cleaner. User BedtimeStories wrote, "LOL. I'm still trying to figure out why a 'Prince' painting would be 'left' at the dry cleaners!!!"

A lack of paperwork hasn't stopped Prince authentication before on "Pawn Stars." When an autographed tambourine from the Purple Rain tour came into the shop, Rick got solid confirmation that the signature was real (even if they still couldn't reach a deal). It makes sense Rick would be overly cautious, as Prince memorabilia has only increased in value since his death and opened the doors for fakers. Without any definitive evidence, the "Pawn Stars" Prince painting may remain one of the all-time great mysteries surrounding the singer.