Bernie Madoff's Possessions Go on the Auction Block—Again Brian Moylan · 11/10/10 06:57PM Earlier today, the U.S. Marshall's Service previewed nearly 500 possessions of Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff and his wife, Ruth, that it will auction off on Saturday. Up for grabs: a bed, piano, 10-carat diamond ring, and shoes. Lots of shoes.