This weekend the iconic Ruby Slippers worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 Wizard of Oz movie were sold at auction.
Every few years these come up to the auction block, but you can certainly understand someone offering them up just as the Wicked movie is rocking theaters all over the world.
The precious shoes sold for $28 million at auction on Saturday, Dec. 7, shattering the record for a piece of movie memorabilia.
The final sales price, which rises to $32.5 million after taxes and fees, broke the record set in 2011 when Marilyn Monroe’s subway dress sold for $5.52 million.
The winning bidder’s identity was not immediately known.
“This transcends Hollywood, this transcends entertainment. This is part of American history now,” said Mike Sadler, consignment director at Heritage Auctions, before he auctioned off the shoes Saturday.
The Ruby Slippers have officially sold for $32,500,000 (includes Buyer’s Premium) ? #HeritageAuctions Watch the bidding war!
— Heritage Auctions (@heritageauction.bsky.social) December 7, 2024 at 6:51 PM
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