‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers, Wicked Witch’s hat to hit auction in Los Angeles after going on display
The crimson glitter slippers worn in the long-lasting 1939 movie “The Wizard of Oz” might be on display at Heritage Auctions’ London saleroom on the finish of this month.
One of the 4 identified to survive, this distinctive pair was “famously stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018,” in accordance to Heritage Auctions.
A second pair will be seen on the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, DC.
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“Sixteen-year-old Judy Garland wore these sequined shoes as Dorothy…these size-five shoes are well-worn, suggesting they were Garland’s primary pair for dance sequences,” states Smithsonian’s web site.
The crimson slippers worn in “The Wizard of Oz” movie might be on display for followers at Heritage Auctions’ home salesroom in London earlier than hitting the auction block. (Josh David Jordan/Heritage Auctions)
Joe Maddalena, Heritage Auctions’ government vp, known as the footwear the “most important prop in Hollywood history.”
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“As TCM [Turner Classic Movies] host Ben Mankiewicz as soon as stated, these slippers ‘symbolize hope,’ and we’re thrilled they are going to journey down the yellow brick street to the auction block to a brand new dwelling,” he stated in a press launch.
The Wicked Witch of the West’s hat worn by Margaret Hamilton may even be on display for guests to take a look at. (Heritage Auctions)
The hat worn by Margaret Hamilton’s Wicked Witch of the West may even be auctioned off and on display.
“The ruby slippers embody magic and innocence that resonate far beyond film, representing a true cultural icon. Meanwhile, the Wicked Witch’s hat adds an edge of cinematic legend to this auction,” stated Maddalena.
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He added, “Together, they provide collectors a uncommon connection to ‘The Wizard of Oz.’”
The glittery crimson slippers will be seen in London beginning Nov. 28 till Dec. 5 earlier than hitting the auction block in Los Angeles. (Josh David Jordan/Heritage Auctions)
The footwear will be seen in London beginning Nov. 28 till Dec. 5 earlier than hitting the auction block in Los Angeles, California.
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Heritage Auction home has set a information worth of between $2.9 million to $4.8 million.
