The Anguished Man
This bizarre painting was created by an unknown artist, according to owner Sean Robinson. According to Robinson, he inherited the painting from his grandmother and has been told it was created using paint mixed with the original artist’s blood. The artist took his own life shortly after completing the work, and Robinson says he hears odd sobs and has even seen a figure resembling the painting’s subject in his home.
The Hope Diamond
The astonishing Hope Diamond now rests at the Smithsonian, but some people say it’s deeply cursed. It’s supposedly worth around $200 million, and it’s reportedly a source of misfortune for anyone who dares to wear it. Others contend that there’s no curse at all, and it was fabricated to boost the diamond’s value by making it the subject of legends.
The Crying Boy
This English reproduction of Bruno Amadio’s painting “The Crying Boy” supposedly leads to house fires. A firefighter in the region reports having pulled undamaged copies of the painting from the rubble of burned-down houses. In each case, the painting is pristine despite the extreme nature of the fires.
James Dean’s “Little B*stard”
James Dean’s crashed his beloved Porsche 550 Spyder, dubbed the “Little B*stard,” in 1955. A collector named George Barris bought the wreck and took it apart to sell the parts. Legend has it that misery befell any and all who bought any parts of the cursed vehicle. The engine, tires, and shell were all sold to different buyers, all of whom got into accidents shortly after acquiring the components.
Delhi Purple Sapphire
This gem isn’t actually a sapphire at all, but is instead a large amethyst. It’s still been the subject of substantial controversy, as it was stolen from the Temple of Indra to be brought to London. After owner Edward Heon-Allen died, he left it to the London Natural History Museum, along with a warning to “cast it into the sea” due to its supposed curse.
