Overview

• The auction includes about 1,800 items from Villa Ansaldi and remains open online until July 14.
• Auctioneer Jürgen Blematl reports that more than 10,000 bids have been placed as trustees aim to recoup part of the over €2 billion owed by the Signa division that leased the villa.
• The sale features items ranging from marble columns and vintage Château Margaux wine to everyday objects such as a toilet brush and fire extinguisher.
• Winning bidders must collect their purchases in person at the Lake Garda estate, which boasts a private harbor and helicopter landing pad.
• René Benko continues to be held in pre-trial detention in Vienna on allegations of fraud and asset concealment in connection with the Signa insolvency.