News >> Finance >>

10 Bizarre Things Rich People Bought In September

Saturday, 13 October 2012, 01:39 IST
By SiliconIndia
38
35
5


Bangalore: Super rich people are always famous for their creepy hobbies and fascinations. This September, some riches have bought most weird things, right from Mughal dagger to African buffalo. Let’s check out some bizarre things which these high heeled rich have bought, jotted down by Meredith Galante of Business Insider -  



1. Painting of Edward Kennedy



Sold For - $10,000



A rare painting of Edward Kennedy by Andy Warhol sold was sold for $10,072 that is near about Rs.5,31,000 which is expected to be the double of the original estimated price. This print is said to be one of the 300 issued copies by the Kennedy for President Committee in 1980.



“We are extremely pleased with the sale,” said Director Robin Starr of Skinner Inc. “These results are evidence that great art – on both canvas and paper – continues to inspire competitive bidding and bring excellent prices”, he added.



2. Margeret Thatcher’s Power Suit



Sold For - $39,670



Former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher's worn turquoise wool suit, which she wore on the eve of the day when she joined Conservative Party leader on 1975, was sold to an anonymous bidder for $39,670.



That outfit contains a canary yellow dress, a matching jacket. It also contains a blush pink outfit that Thatcher wore in a BBC show; and a silver and gold cocktail ensemble.

Loading...