In addition to arguably the two most recognizable icons from “The Wizard of Oz,” the sale also features 31 other items from the 1939 film, including a screen door from Dorothy’s Kansas home (Lot 89185; Bidding starts at $15,000), a glove worn by Burt Lahr as the Cowardly Lion (Lot 89187; Bidding starts at $10,000), and a film by producer Mervyn LeRoy Copy of Script (Lot #89165; starting bid $8,000).
One particularly interesting piece from “The Wizard of Oz” is Judy Garland’s “Dorothy Gale” blonde wig from the first week of filming (Lot 89186; starting bid $5,000). Initially, the filmmakers envisioned a charming Dorothy, but LeRoy quickly made adjustments and the character became a “middle-class American girl,” with the now-famous chestnut-brown braids replacing her long blonde locks. wig.
The sale also features a 1923 painting of ruby slippers on a panel of the original Hollywoodland sign (later the iconic Hollywood sign), which was removed during restoration in the 1970s (Lot 89184; starting bid $20,000).
“The ruby slippers and the wicked witch’s hat stand at the pinnacle of Hollywood history,” Maddalena said. “The ruby slippers embody magic and innocence that resonate far beyond the movies and represent a true cultural icon. Meanwhile, the Wicked Witch’s Hat adds to the cinematic legend of the sale. Together they provide collectors with a unique Rare connections to The Wizard of Oz. Yet these are just a few of the treasures in this unprecedented event, a truly once-in-a-lifetime sale that celebrates film and television history.”
