Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers From 'The Wizard of Oz' Sell for Record $28 Million

The historic shoes, one of four surviving pairs, now hold the title of the most valuable movie memorabilia ever auctioned.

The ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz' sold for $28 million at a Heritage Auctions event, with the final price reaching $32.5 million after fees.
This sale surpasses the previous record for entertainment memorabilia, set by Marilyn Monroe's white dress from 'The Seven Year Itch,' which sold for $5.52 million in 2011.
The slippers, stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018, are one of only four known surviving pairs made for the iconic film.
The anonymous buyer outbid several competitors during a fast-paced 15-minute bidding war that saw the price skyrocket beyond its $3 million estimate.
Other Wizard of Oz memorabilia sold during the auction included the Wicked Witch of the West's hat, which fetched $2.93 million.