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Citizen Kane Sled and Indiana Jones Whip Fetch Millions at Auction

Inside EditionJuly 18, 20251 min22,424 views
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Iconic Movie Props Sold at Auction

  • 🎯 The iconic bullwhip used by Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" sold for $575,000.
  • πŸ‘‘ The whip's added value came from its previous ownership by Princess Diana, a gift from Harrison Ford.

"Citizen Kane" Sled Fetches Record Price

  • πŸ’‘ The "Rosebud" sled from Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane," widely considered the greatest film ever made, was auctioned.
  • πŸ’° Bidding reached a final price of $14.75 million for the sled.
  • πŸͺ΅ The sled was constructed from balsa wood, chosen for its ability to burn quickly on camera.
  • 🧩 Of the three sleds made for the film, this is the only one that still exists.

Most Expensive Movie Props on Record

  • πŸ† The "Citizen Kane" sled is among the most expensive movie props ever sold.
  • ✨ The record for the most expensive movie prop is held by Dorothy's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz," which sold for $32.5 million in 2024.
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