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entertainment1 year ago

Judy Garland's Iconic Ruby Slippers Fetch Record $28 Million at Auction

A pair of iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" sold for $28 million at auction, far exceeding the estimated $3 million. The slippers, stolen from a museum in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018, were part of a high-profile theft case involving Terry Jon Martin, who pleaded guilty in 2023. The auction set a new record for entertainment memorabilia, surpassing the previous $5.52 million record for Marilyn Monroe's dress. The slippers were one of four surviving pairs from the film.

via MLive.com|
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entertainment1 year ago

Judy Garland's Iconic Ruby Slippers Fetch $28M at Auction

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" sold for $32.5 million at auction, setting a record for the most valuable movie memorabilia ever sold. The slippers, one of four surviving pairs, were stolen in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018. The auction also featured the Wicked Witch's hat, which sold for $2.9 million. The Judy Garland Museum attempted to buy the slippers but was outbid.

via NBC News|
#auction#entertainment#judy-garland
entertainment1 year ago

Iconic Ruby Slippers from 'Wizard of Oz' Fetch $28M at Auction

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' sold for a record-breaking $28 million at auction, far exceeding the initial estimate of $3 million. The slippers, stolen from a museum in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018, were part of a high-profile theft case involving Terry Jon Martin, who pleaded guilty in 2023. The auction also featured other 'Wizard of Oz' memorabilia, including a hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West, which sold for $2.4 million.

via The Guardian|
#auction#entertainment#judy-garland
entertainment1 year ago

Judy Garland's Iconic Ruby Slippers Fetch $28M at Auction

A pair of Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz," stolen from a Minnesota museum nearly 20 years ago, sold at auction for $28 million, setting a record for movie memorabilia. Including auction house commissions, the total price reached $32.5 million, far exceeding the pre-auction estimate. The slippers, one of four surviving pairs, were recovered in 2018 after being stolen in 2005. Other items from the film also fetched high prices at the auction.

via CNN|
#auction#entertainment#judy-garland
entertainment1 year ago

Judy Garland's Iconic Ruby Slippers Fetch $28M at Auction

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" and stolen from a museum in 2005 were auctioned for $28 million, with the total cost reaching $32.5 million including the buyer's premium. The slippers, recovered by the FBI in 2018, were part of a theft involving Terry Jon Martin, who pleaded guilty in 2023. The Judy Garland Museum was among the bidders, raising funds to purchase the iconic shoes. The auction coincides with renewed interest in "The Wizard of Oz" due to the release of the movie "Wicked."

via KARE11.com|
#auction#entertainment#judy-garland
entertainment1 year ago

Judy Garland's Stolen Ruby Slippers Fetch $28M at Auction

A pair of Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz," stolen from a Minnesota museum in 2005 and recovered in 2018, sold at auction for $28 million. The slippers, one of only four known pairs, are considered a significant piece of Hollywood history and cultural symbolism. The theft involved Terry Martin and Jerry Hal Saliterman, with Martin pleading guilty in 2023. Other pairs are housed at the Smithsonian and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#auction#entertainment#hollywood-memorabilia
entertainment1 year ago

Iconic Ruby Slippers from 'Wizard of Oz' Set for Auction

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz is set to be auctioned, with bids expected to reach up to $3 million. These iconic shoes, considered the "Holy Grail of Hollywood memorabilia," were stolen from a Minnesota museum in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018. The slippers, which were changed from silver to red for the film to showcase Technicolor, are one of only four surviving pairs. The auction highlights the cultural significance and storied history of these American treasures.

via BBC.com|
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culture1 year ago

Ruby Slippers Auction Nears End with Bids Over $1 Million

The Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, is in the final hours of a fundraising effort to buy a pair of ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' at an auction in Dallas, Texas. The museum, which had the slippers stolen in 2005, has raised over $1.5 million but needs at least $3.5 million to secure the iconic shoes. Despite improved security measures and a $100,000 state commitment, the museum is still seeking donations to bring the slippers back to Garland's childhood home.

via KARE11.com|
#auction#culture#fundraising
entertainment1 year ago

Stolen 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers Set for Auction After Recovery

A pair of the iconic Ruby Slippers worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz' is up for auction at Heritage Auctions, with bids currently exceeding $1 million. These slippers, part of only four known pairs, have a storied history, including a theft and recovery by the FBI. The auction runs until December 7, offering a rare chance to own a piece of Hollywood history.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#heritage-auctions#hollywood-memorabilia
crime1 year ago

"Retired Mobster Uses Sex Tape for Leverage in 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers Heist: Court Docs"

A 76-year-old man, Jerry Hal Saliterman, has been indicted for witness tampering and theft of a major artwork in connection to the 2005 theft of the iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz." He allegedly used a sex tape to silence a woman who knew about the heist and promised to implicate her if she spoke. Another suspect, Terry Jon Martin, 76, was previously found guilty of smashing the slippers' display case and was spared prison time due to declining health. Only four pairs of the ruby slippers worn by Garland have been authenticated.

via New York Post |
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crime1 year ago

"Retired Mobster Indicted in Theft of Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers"

Jerry Hal Saliterman, a 76-year-old man from Hennepin County, Minn., has been charged with theft of major artwork and witness tampering in connection with the 2005 theft of Judy Garland's ruby slippers from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minn. He allegedly threatened to release a sex tape of a woman if she spoke with the FBI about the theft. The whereabouts of the slippers were a mystery until 2018 when the FBI announced their recovery. Saliterman was released on his own recognizance and his next court appearance has not been scheduled.

via The New York Times|
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crime1 year ago

"Second Suspect Arrested in Theft of Judy Garland's 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers"

A second man, Jerry Hal Saliterman, has been charged with theft of Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" and witness tampering. The slippers were stolen in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018. Saliterman, who appeared in court in a wheelchair and on oxygen, denied the charges. The man who stole the slippers, Terry Jon Martin, pleaded guilty in October and was sentenced to time served due to poor health. The slippers' market value is estimated at $3.5 million, and they are currently being held by an auction house for sale.

via NBC News|
#crime#fbi#indictment
crime1 year ago

"Second Man Charged in 2005 Theft of 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers"

A second man, Jerry Hal Saliterman, has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft of Judy Garland's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz." Saliterman, 76, faces charges of theft of a major artwork and witness tampering. The slippers, stolen from the Judy Garland Museum, were recovered by the FBI in 2018. The man who stole the slippers, Terry Jon Martin, pleaded guilty in October and was sentenced to time served due to poor health. The slippers' market value is estimated at about $3.5 million, and they are currently being held by an auction house for sale.

via The Associated Press|
#crime#fbi#indictment