Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz auctioned for US$28 million
- Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz were auctioned for US$28 million.
- The ruby slippers are one of the most iconic pieces of Hollywood memorabilia.
- The slippers were originally stolen from a museum in 2005.
- The auction took place at Bonhams in New York.
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The ruby shoes worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz fetched a record $32.5 million and 30.7 million euros at auction over the weekend. The shiny shoes, which are among the most famous pairs of footwear ever, exceeded the pre-auction price of three million dollars, or 2.87 million euros, in just a few moments.
Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers From THE WIZARD OF OZ Auctioned for $28 Million — GeekTyrant
A pair of ruby slippers Judy Garland wrote during the filming of 1939’s The Wizard of Oz were auctioned off this weekend for a whopping $28 million. Heritage Auctions handled the sale, and with the buyer’s premium, the slippers sold for $32.5 million.Heritage Auctions EVP Joe Maddalena said of the sale:“There is simply no comparison between Judy Garland’s Ruby Slippers and any other piece of Hollywood memorabilia. “The breathtaking result reflec…
Judy Garland’s ruby slippers sell for millions
Judy Garland’s ruby slippers worn in the film, ‘Wizard of Oz‘ have sold at auction for a record-breaking price of $32.5 million (€30.5 million). Quite possibly some of the most expensive shoes in the world. Certainly some of the most magical. Judy Garland’s ruby slippers have fetched a record €30.5 million on auction. The iconic shoes are one of four surviving pairs and have skyrocketed in value… Source
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