( CNN ) -- The lucky winner of an auction for a George Zimmerman painting selling for about $ 100,000 could see the artwork personally delivered by the former neighborhood watchman himself . The eBay posting originally stated that the portrait would be sent via expedited shipping from Sanford , Florida , but in a response to a buyer who wanted to drive from Arkansas to pick up the painting , the terms changed . `` The price it is at now has well exceeded my $ .99 minimum ; therefore , whoever wins within the Continental United States , will receive this painting delivered by me personally , '' the reply says . The 18-by-24-inch canvas features a blue , waving American flag with the words , `` God , one nation , with liberty and justice for all '' emblazoned across it . The auction was posted Monday at a starting bid of 99 cents and is scheduled to end Saturday . As of Wednesday , 108 bids had been logged for the painting , ratcheting the price up to $ 110,100 , but it appears some bids were retracted and it was selling for $ 97,500 in the afternoon . Zimmerman 's brother , Robert Zimmerman Jr. , says George painted the piece . `` 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 , '' the item description reads . `` My art work allows me to reflect , providing a therapeutic outlet and allows me to remain indoors . '' Zimmerman appears to respond directly to at least 11 questions sent about the item , although the site states more than 900 inquiries were made . `` Just wanted to tell you we all love you and stand behind you . You have so many people on your side I hope you know that ! '' a commenter wrote on the eBay page . `` Thank you so much for the words of kindness and support , '' reads the answer . `` I do know how many great Americans are still here , I run into at least 3-5 a day that go out of their way to tell me the same . Your Friend , GZ . '' `` I am truly sorry our government run liberal media and justice department persecuted you they ( sic ) way they did , '' another comment says . `` God Bless you . You have nothing to apologize to me for . The system is broken , an innocent man should not spend one second without his God given liberty , solely because a small sect of uneducated loud mouths . We must fix it . If we ca n't fix it together , then we owe many people a sincere apology , '' the reply says . Photos were added to the auction Tuesday , including one of a grinning , flannel-clad George Zimmerman holding the painting . The artwork has stirred up controversy online and in art circles . As of Wednesday , at least a dozen other listings could be found on eBay with their own takes and variations of Zimmerman 's posting , including one with the American flag bearing the words , `` Not for a coward to hide behind . '' Consultant and art appraiser Jane Cofer said it appears there was skill required in producing the work . `` It 's not the worst painting I ever saw . He was certainly able to capture some shadows in the flag and some movement , '' Cofer said . Those who are driving up the price are likely not art lovers , but more likely Zimmerman 's supporters . `` America seems to love to support their causes , to put money towards them -- to support that , '' she said . Online , a flurry of tweets and Facebook postings deride the painting 's originality and even accuse Zimmerman of plagiarism . A Democratic Underground blog post points out if one were to zoom in and Photoshop one of its own photos of the American flag , which the site purchased from Getty Images , it would look very much like Zimmerman 's painting . When contacted , the site administrator said he thought it was `` humorous '' Zimmerman had picked an image the site had used for its T-shirts long ago . `` Nor are we accusing Zimmerman of photoshopping his artwork . If you do a Google image search for 'US flag ' or 'American flag , ' that particular image comes up near the top of the results . So it appears to us that Zimmerman found the image on Google and used it as the basis for his painting , '' Dave Allsopp said in an e-mail . `` Since most of the people who visit our website are critics of George Zimmerman , we thought they would find it amusing that he 'd used a photograph that we had once used on our T-shirts . '' The listing states that the painting is a signed original and that it was made using donated household latex paint . Zimmerman has been in and out of the spotlight since his July acquittal in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in 2012 . Last week , Florida prosecutors said they would not charge Zimmerman after a domestic dispute with his girlfriend in November resulted in his arrest . Previously , he was stopped several times for speeding . Zimmerman told a judge last month he had $ 150 to his name and was $ 2.5 million in debt . CNN 's Eliott C. McLaughlin and Winnie Dunbar contributed to this report .
NEW : Lister , who claims to be George Zimmerman , says he will personally deliver art . Zimmerman artwork features American flag with words from Pledge of Allegiance . Zimmerman 's brother confirms the former neighborhood watchman painted the piece . Last month , Zimmerman told a judge he was almost penniless , $ 2.5 million in debt .