Jewels belonging to an Austrian billionaire whose German husband made his fortune under the Nazis raked in more than $200 million, auctioneers Christie s said Monday.
Auction house Christie s sold around 100 rare jewels from Heidi Horten s 700-piece private jewellery collection for $196 million (Rs 1,612 crore)., Viral News, Times Now
GENEVA - Jewels belonging to an Austrian billionaire whose German husband made his fortune under the Nazis raked in more than $155 million Wednesday at an auction held amid criticism from Jewish groups.
Jewels belonging to an Austrian billionaire whose German husband made his fortune under the Nazis go under the hammer on Wednesday, despite demands by Jewish groups to call the sale off. The Christie's auction house plans to sell the entire collection of 700 jewels, estimated to be worth more than…