One of Hollywood’s most enchanting relics — the Wizard of Oz ruby slippers — is headed down the yellow brick road to auction by Heritage Auctions. Offering collectors and fans alike a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of movie magic.
These ruby slippers, famously worn by Judy Garland as Dorothy in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, have come to symbolise the timeless theme of the power of dreams and homecoming from the unforgettable line “There’s no place like home”.
The slippers famously were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005 by ex-mobster Terry Jon Martin. He believed that the slippers were encrusted with actual rubies — due to them being insured for a million US dollars. The shoes were recovered by the FBI in 2018 and were valued at $3.5 million USD.
In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy’s iconic journey through the land of Oz is marked by her sparkling ruby slippers. The shoes, one of several pairs created for the film, have become one of the most sought-after items in Hollywood memorabilia. They represent a key part of the Wizard of Oz legacy that spans film, theatre, and popular culture — like the upcoming film Wicked.
As they make their way to auction, these ruby slippers are set to ignite bidding wars, capturing hearts just as they did over eight decades ago. A lasting tribute to the cinematic legend that taught generations the importance of courage, friendship, and finding one’s way home.
