Bidders deem Madoff's stuff great holiday gifts, office decor
- November 16, 2009 12:13
Bernard Madoff’s knick-knacks and personal effects raised about $1 million for his Ponzi scheme victims at a New York weekend auction. Ruth Madoff’s baubles were among the items that sold for the highest prices: an Edwardian-era diamond and emerald bracelet garnered $65,700. The ring buoy from Madoff’s yacht that said “Bullship, N.Y.” got $7,500 — 50 times the estimated sales price - and destined for a hedge funder's office.