Wizard of Oz and Holy Grail props push Heritage sale above $7.9M

Wicked Witch of the West’s hourglass from the 1939 film ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ $495,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Wicked Witch of the West’s hourglass from the 1939 film ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ $495,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Wicked Witch of the West’s hourglass from the 1939 film ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ $495,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – Heritage Auctions’ Hollywood & Entertainment Signature® Auction, held December 17, was a thrilling, rollicking affair defined by its numerous bidding wars for some of filmdom’s most recognizable props, costumes and vehicles. By the time the end credits rolled on the blockbuster event, it had realized more than $7.9 million.

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Classic silver screen costumes, props encore at Heritage, Dec. 17

Wicked Witch of the West hourglass from ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ estimated at $640,000-$960,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Wicked Witch of the West hourglass from ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ estimated at $640,000-$960,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Wicked Witch of the West hourglass from ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ estimated at $640,000-$960,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – Go ahead – pull back the curtain. When you do, pay plenty of attention to the history waiting behind it. In Heritage Auctions’ Dec. 17 Hollywood & Entertainment Signature® Auction, cinephiles and collectors will find hundreds of costumes, vehicles and props from some of the most momentous and treasured films of all time – even a Holy Grail. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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