In Pictures: Liquidation sale of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino

Hundreds of fans of United States President Donald Trump, bargain hunters, former employees and locals descended upon the former casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Thursday (July 6) to forage over the crumbs of faux gilded opulence that defined the establishment's decor.

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Jul 07, 2017, 11:28 AM

Gavin Aloi, six, lying on a “fainting couch” during the liquidation sale of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Mr Dan Larro, a former Trump Taj Mahal employee, with a miniature horse statue at the liquidation sale of the shuttered casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

A sign notifies buyers that all sheets and pillowcases are sold out during the liquidation sale of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Mr Joe Barberio waits for the lift with a pair of camel lamps at the liquidation sale of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Patrons inspecting paintings during the liquidation sale of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

A woman peering inside before the Trump Taj Mahal liquidation sale opens in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Buyers waiting in line to purchase items at the former Trump Taj Mahal casino during a liquidation sale in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Ms Valerie Biron waits to load her purchased lamps during the liquidation sale of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

An elephant-patterned pillow for sale at the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

A woman inspecting curtains in a suite on the 46th floor of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino during the liquidation sale in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Poker tables at the former Trump Taj Mahal casino liquidation sale in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Ms Lindsay Hood looking at artwork for sale at the former Trump Taj Mahal casino during a liquidation sale in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

A piece of artwork for sale in a suite on the 50th floor of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino during the liquidation sale in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

A family inspecting a camel lamp during the liquidation sale of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Mr Paul Miguel dragging away two garbage cans he purchased for US$40 (S$55) during the liquidation sale of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on July 6, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

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