Victor Lustig died in prison in 1947. When they processed his belongings at Alcatraz, his occupation was listed simply as "salesman." No grand title. No fancy stationery. Just a salesman. The man who had once convinced people he owned the Eiffel Tower ended his days in a cell surrounded by ocean, with nothing left to sell.
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Lot 212 · Monday, March 23, 2026