There is simply no comparison between Judy Garland’s Ruby Slippers and any other piece of Hollywood memorabilia,” said Joe Maddalena, executive vice president of Heritage Auctions. “The breathtaking ...
Ruby slippers worn by actor Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" went under the hammer Saturday, and the winning price was over the rainbow -- a record $32.5 million, the auction house said.
Perhaps drafting off 'Wicked' mania, the iconic footwear from 1939's 'The Wizard of Oz' far surpassed expectations, making them the most expensive item of entertainment memorabilia ever sold.