Princess Leia's Iconic Gold Bikini Sells for $175,000 at Auction

The 'Return of the Jedi' costume was part of a $5.9 million Hollywood memorabilia sale, featuring several high-value items.

A model of the Y-Wing fighter from 'Star Wars' sold for $1.55 million, making it the highest-grossing item of the auction.
Other notable sales included a Scrooge McDuck painting ($312,500) and Harry Potter's wand ($94,000).
Carrie Fisher's discomfort with the bikini and its controversial legacy have been widely discussed.
The auction featured over 600 items from various iconic movies, drawing intense interest from collectors.
The gold bikini's sale price has nearly doubled since it was last auctioned in 2015.