'The Wizard of Oz' witch's hat sells for $2.93 million

Entertainment Nov 10, 2025

The famous black hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz just sold for $2.93 million at auction.
Designed by Gilbert Adrian and matched to Margaret Hamilton's first scene in Munchkinland, this is the best-kept version out there.
It was once owned by a collector who also had one of Dorothy's original ruby slippers.

A pair of ruby slippers sold for $32.5 million

This auction wasn't just about a hat—one pair of Judy Garland's ruby slippers went for a record-breaking $32.5 million, making it the priciest movie prop ever sold.
These pieces aren't just old movie stuff—they're pop culture icons that still get fans and collectors excited, showing how much The Wizard of Oz still means to people today.