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In 2024, the Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, became the most valuable memorabilia in film history Ruby slippers.JPG
In 2024, the Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz , became the most valuable memorabilia in film history

The following is a list of most valuable celebrity memorabilia (or most expensive celebrities items auctioned) sold with an auction price of over $USD 2 million by individual items and sales of over $USD 20 million by event. Some figures might or no include buyer's premium, causing some reports vary by media.

Contents

It includes personal belongings of public figures such as music artists, actors, athletes, models and socialites, and encompass any collectible items sold at auction, from jewelry, musical instruments to manuscripts, cars and costumes worn in events or projects. The list excludes film props such as Robby the Robot and Batmobile, sport cards, auctioned musical instruments by manufacturers, or expensive things bought by, and, collectibles purchases made by a celebrity.

As of 2025, the Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz as Dorothy Gale remains both the most expensive item of entertainment memorabilia ever sold, and in film history, at over $28 million. [1] [2] Babe Ruth's jersey for the 1932 World Series fetched $24.1 million on 2024, becoming the most valued sports collectible item. [3]

Most valuable items

Key
‡Current record holder for the category

Individual items

Highest-grossing events

Total salesTitle eventSubjectDescriptionDate of saleAuction houseRef(s).
$137.2 millionThe Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: The Legendary Jewels Elizabeth Taylor memorabilia269 items of jewellery, also items of art, fashion and moviesDec. 13–14/2011Christie's [36]


$61.9 million(Annual) Summer Platinum Night Sports AuctionMixed sport memorabiliaVarious itemsAug. 23-25/2024Heritage Auctions [18]
$38.6 millionHollywood/Entertainment Signature® AuctionMixed film memorabiliaVarious itemsDec. 7/2024Heritage Auctions [37]
$21.1 millionGame of Thrones: The Auction Game of Thrones memorabilia900 items (costumes, props, weapons, and jewelry items)Oct. 10-12/2024Heritage Auctions [38]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ The pair was sold at auction for $28 million by Heritage Auctions (ultimately $32.5 million after auction house's fees are included) [4]

References

  1. ↑ Brookins, Laurie (December 7, 2024). "Dorothy's Ruby Slippers Sell for Staggering $28M at Auction". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  2. ↑ Feldman, Ella (November 17, 2025). "You Can Buy the Wicked Witch's Hat That Actress Margaret Hamilton Wore in 'The Wizard of Oz". Smithsonian . Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Sainato, Michael (August 25, 2024). "Babe Ruth's 'called shot' jersey from 1932 World Series sells for record $24.1m" . The Guardian. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Gomez, Julia (December 8, 2024). "Dorothy's ruby slippers featured in 'The Wizard of Oz' auction for over $30 million". USA Today. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  5. ↑ George Nelson (December 9, 2024). "Dorothy's Red Ruby Slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' Sell for a Whopping $28 M. at Auction". ART News.
  6. 1 2 Parker, Kim. "Six pieces of jewellery that sold for record-breaking amounts at auction". Harper's Bazaar. Australia. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  7. ↑ Ernst, Kurt (August 27, 2018). "1935 Duesenberg "SSJ," once owned by Gary Cooper, heads to auction in Pebble Beach". Hemmings Motor News . Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  8. ↑ Slawson, Nicola (October 28, 2017). "Paul Newman's Rolex watch sells for record $17.8m". The Guardian . Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  9. 1 2 Elliott, Hannah (August 20, 2012). "Celebrity Cars Push Records At Pebble, Jay Leno's Fiat Gets 10 Times Expected Price". Forbes. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  10. ↑ Reyburn, Scott (May 18, 2008). "Chris Evans Buys James Coburn's Black Ferrari for $10.9 Million" . Bloomberg News . Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  11. 1 2 Slawson, Nicola (January 26, 2023). "Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for $10.1 million". Fox Sports . Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  12. 1 2 Hamilton, Tom (May 4, 2022). "Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' jersey sells for world-record price at auction". ESPN . Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  13. ↑ Isherwood, Charles (December 16, 2011). "Once a Star, Always a Star". The New York Times. Retrieved January 3, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  14. ↑ "Modern Olympics manifesto sold at auction for record $8m". The Guardian. Reuters. December 19, 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  15. ↑ Kearns, Sean (April 25, 2025). "Bryant's Lakers debut jersey sells for $7m". BBC Sports. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  16. ↑ Kreps, Daniel (June 20, 2020). "Kurt Cobain's 'MTV Unplugged' Guitar Sells for $6 Million at Auction" . Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 3, 2025.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  17. 1 2 Allaire, Christian (April 25, 2024). "The Most Expensive Dresses Ever Sold at Auction". Vogue. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  18. 1 2 3 "Led By Babe Ruth's $24 Million Jersey, Heritage's $61.9 Million Summer Platinum Night Event Shatters All-Time Record for a Sports Auction". Heritage Auctions. August 26, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  19. ↑ Hartov, Oren (November 8, 2023). "Marlon Brando's Customized Rolex Just Sold for $5 Million". GQ . Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Marilyn's 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' Dress Sells for $4.8M". NBC News. Reuters. November 18, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  21. ↑ Mei, Juliana (May 23, 2022). "Kurt Cobain's iconic blue Fender Mustang fetches $4.5 million at auction". Guitar.com . Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  22. 1 2 "Rare Jackie Robinson jersey sold for $2.05 million". AP News. November 20, 2017. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Basketball rules hit record $4.3m at Sotheby's auction". BBC. December 11, 2010. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  24. ↑ Malach, Hannah (May 29, 2024). "What Happened to Elizabeth Taylor's Jewelry Collection? Her Massive Diamonds, Historic Pearls and More". Women's Wear Daily . Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  25. ↑ "1950 Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Home Jersey Sold for a Record Price of $4,200,000". Hunt Auction. 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  26. ↑ Grow, Kory (June 20, 2019). "David Gilmour's Guitars Sell for Millions at Charity Auction". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 3, 2025.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  27. ↑ Erickson, Anne (April 20, 2023). "Eddie Van Halen's "Hot for Teacher" Guitar Sells for Nearly $4 Million at Auction". Consequence . Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia". Time. p. 10. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  29. ↑ "Most expensive baseball sold at auction". Guinness World Records. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  30. ↑ Saad, Nardine; Goldberg, Noah (May 31, 2024). "John Lennon's newly repaired 12-string 'Help!' guitar sells for a record $2.85 million". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  31. ↑ "John Lennon's guitar sold for $2.4m at auction". The Guardian. Reuters. November 8, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  32. ↑ "Most expensive pop memorabilia". Guinness World Records. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  33. ↑ Lindquist, David (November 10, 2015). "Beatles drum head is Jim Irsay's latest purchase". The Indianapolis Star . Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  34. ↑ "Bob Dylan's Like A Rolling Stone manuscript sells for over $2m". The Guardian . Associated Press. June 24, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  35. ↑ "Clark Gable's Mercedes Gullwing makes $2m at Barrett-Jackson". Paul Fraser Collectibles. January 21, 2013. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  36. ↑ "Most expensive jewellery collection sold at auction". Guinness World Records. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  37. ↑ Wilonsky, Robert (2024). "Heritage Auctions Celebrates Its Most Successful Year With Total Sales of $1.867 Billion in 2024". Heritage Auctions. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  38. ↑ "Record-Setting 'Game of Thrones' Auction Bags More Than $21 Million". Artnet News. October 15, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
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