The Ruby Slippers From THE WIZARD OF OZ Sold for a Whopping $28 Million at Auction
Worldwide enthusiasm for the musical “Wicked” has reached a frenzy, as everyone seems to be under its spell. In fact, so captivated are some individuals by this enchantment that they recently shelled out an astounding $28 million dollars for a pair of Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz.” As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, this past weekend saw the conclusion of this extraordinary sale. This staggering sum makes these ruby slippers the most valuable movie memorabilia ever sold. Heritage Auctions facilitated the transaction, which far surpassed the previous record holder – Marilyn Monroe’s iconic white dress from “The Seven Year Itch,” fetching $5 million at auction.