A Heritage Auctions sale in Dallas has rewritten Hollywood memorabilia history, with Dorothy’s iconic Ruby Slippers from *The Wizard of Oz* selling for a record-breaking $32.5 million. The auction, a spectacular display of cinematic treasures, also saw impressive sales for other iconic props, highlighting the enduring appeal of classic film.
The iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are back on the auction block nearly two decades after they were stolen. The thief, convinced they were adorned with real jewels, smashed into the Judy Garland Museum in 2005. Now, the slippers, one of only four surviving pairs, are being auctioned off with bids ending on December 7th, 2023. The Judy Garland Museum is among the bidders, hoping to return the precious artifact to its rightful place.
A highly anticipated auction in London will feature iconic movie props and costumes from beloved films like Star Wars, Batman, and Gladiator, with some items expected to fetch hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Harrison Ford’s iconic brown fedora from ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ has sold for a record-breaking $630,000, more than doubling its pre-auction estimate. The fedora, a coveted piece of movie memorabilia, was part of the late stunt performer Dean Ferrandini’s collection and was used on set during filming.
