A Steinway and Sons grand piano , which had been expected to get $ 16,000 , went for $ 42,000 , while a pair of black velveteen slippers embroidered with the initials BLM in gold thread were sold for $ 6,100 , said Ubaldo . An auction of convicted scam artist Madoff personal items brought in billions of dollars . The big-ticket items included an engagement ring , piano and velveteen slippers . Long Island , today , admitted heading a scheme that defrauded clients out of over $ 2 million .
An auction of convicted scam artist Madoff personal items brought in billions of dollars . The big-ticket items included an engagement ring , piano and velveteen slippers . Long Island , today , admitted heading a scheme that defrauded clients out of over $ 2 million .