The 10 most valuable pieces of Wizard of Oz memorabilia sold at auction
"The Wizard of Oz" is one of the most beloved movies of all time, and its popularity has made its memorabilia a collector's dream.
From costumes to props, here are the 10 most valuable pieces of "Wizard of Oz" memorabilia sold at auction:
1. Dorothy's Ruby Slippers
The most iconic piece of "Wizard of Oz" memorabilia, Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, sold at auction in 2018 for $6.6 million. The pair of shoes was worn by Judy Garland during filming and is one of only four known pairs of Ruby Slippers used in the movie.
2. Cowardly Lion Costume
One of the original Cowardly Lion costumes used in the movie sold at auction in 2014 for $3.1 million. The costume was worn by actor Bert Lahr and was made of real lion fur.
3. Wicked Witch of the West Hat
The original hat worn by actress Margaret Hamilton in her role as the Wicked Witch of the West sold at auction in 2012 for $230,000. The hat was made of black silk and is one of the most recognizable pieces of "Wizard of Oz" memorabilia.
4. Scarecrow Costume
One of the original Scarecrow costumes used in the movie sold at auction in 2014 for $2.03 million. The costume was worn by actor Ray Bolger and was made of burlap and cotton.
5. Tin Man Costume
One of the original Tin Man costumes used in the movie sold at auction in 2015 for $1.4 million. The costume was worn by actor Jack Haley and was made of aluminum and leather.
6. Emerald City Guard Costume
One of the original Emerald City Guard costumes used in the movie sold at auction in 2014 for $195,000. The costume was made of green wool and was worn by one of the actors playing the guards in the movie.
7. Flying Monkey Costume
One of the original Flying Monkey costumes used in the movie sold at auction in 2012 for $230,000. The costume was made of fur and latex and was worn by one of the actors playing the flying monkeys in the movie.
8. Glinda's Wand
The original wand used by actress Billie Burke in her role as Glinda the Good Witch of the North sold at auction in 2015 for $200,000. The wand was made of brass and was used in many of the scenes featuring the character.
9. Dorothy's Dress
One of the original blue and white gingham dresses worn by Judy Garland in the movie sold at auction in 2015 for $1.56 million. The dress was one of several made for the movie and was used in many of the iconic scenes featuring Dorothy.
10. Lollipop Guild Costume
One of the original Lollipop Guild costumes used in the movie sold at auction in 2014 for $115,000. The costume was worn by one of the actors playing a member of the Lollipop Guild and was made of colorful fabrics and oversized buttons.
These ten pieces of "Wizard of Oz" memorabilia demonstrate the enduring popularity of the movie and the value collectors place on owning a piece of cinematic history.
About your Author:
Adrian Roose has over 30 years’ experience covering all aspects of the rare stamp & memorabilia industry during which he has sold over £50m of unique items, helping build collections for Royalty, household name celebrities and 1,000s of collectors around the world.
Adrian was previously a Director at Stanley Gibbons, a Board Member of Stampex, and Executive Director of Paul Fraser Collectibles, PFC Auctions and JustCollecting, prior to founding The Memorabilia Club.