The Ruby Slippers From THE WIZARD OF OZ Sold for a Whopping $28 Million at Auction

As a lifelong fan who has grown up with the magical world of Oz, I can hardly contain my excitement over the recent auction of Judy Garland’s ruby slippers. These iconic shoes have been a part of my childhood dreams and now, they’ve become the most expensive piece of movie memorabilia ever sold!

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.

The mystery remains unsolved as the secretive buyer of Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from 1939, a treasure long lost and found again, prefers to keep their identity hidden. Our curiosity is piqued about the wealthy collector with such a deep affinity for The Wizard of Oz. Given that these ruby slippers were stolen and missing for 13 years before resurfacing, it’s understandable why the new owner might wish to avoid publicity. After all, history has shown that those who possess Dorothy’s enchanted shoes often find themselves in situations of sudden and unexpected change. Perhaps it’s best to preserve their anonymity and let the ruby slippers continue to inspire wonder from afar.

As a die-hard fan, let me share some fascinating trivia about Dorothy’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz.” Apart from the iconic pair worn by Judy Garland in the movie, there are three more pairs still in existence today. One is showcased at the Smithsonian, another was acquired by a consortium that included Steven Spielberg and Leonardo DiCaprio back in 2012, and an anonymous collector owns the third pair.

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2024-12-18 00:32