Madoff Bank
By Eric Jackson on Mar 9, 2009 in Uncategorized
Has a certain ring to it, no? While it’s no place you’re likely to deposit money, there is a new Madoff Bank: The Bernard “Bernie” Madoff Bust Piggy Bank. According to the description on eBay.com:
Caricature likeness of Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff’s head sculpted into a non-dispensing piggy bank. hand-finished and polished in bronze patina, measuring: 7 1/4″ H x 5″ W x 5 1/4″ D. Back features stacks of money bags in bas relief; inoperable plug at bottom, signed Madoff in the USA. Your money goes in but does NOT come out. “It’s the gift that keeps on taking.” Sculpture is shipped with Madoff’s image on $50 billion dollar bill. Limited Signed Edition, first of ten already produced in a limited edition produced by Sculpture House Casting, sculpted, signed and numbered by artist Palmer Murphy. Edition will number 100 pieces.











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