The Most Expensive Hollywood Props And Memorabilia Ever Auctioned
Hollywood memorabilia is a surprisingly booming collector’s market. Iconic props and costumes sell for jaw-dropping sums that fans, collectors, and museums compete to own. The value of these objects often climbs into the millions, regardless of the age or notoriety of the prop or costume.
The appeal is easy to understand. Props and costumes carry the aura of the stars who wore or handled them, the directors who chose them. Some items transcend cinema entirely and become cultural treasures, especially those with ties to Hollywood royalty, which drives auction prices to staggering heights. But what are some of the items that have fetched the highest auction prices in history?
24/7 Tempo found some of these iconic movie props that sold for millions, so you can see for yourself how much they matter to the fans who purchase them. Sale figures are drawn from Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Julien’s Auctions, Bonhams, and verified news reports. Some amounts have been adjusted for inflation to reflect their true value today.
This post was updated on August 21st, 2025, to reflect additional information.
Marilyn Monroe's Red-Sequined Dress
Film: "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953)
Sold: $1.2 million
Marilyn Monroe's White Dress
Film: "The Seven Year Itch" (1955)
Sold: $4.6 million
Outfits from "The Sound of Music"
Film: "The Sound of Music" (1965)
Sold: $1.3 million
A Pair of Dorothy's Ruby Slippers
Film: "The Wizard of Oz" (1939)
Sold: $32.5 million
Dorothy's Iconic Blue and White Gingham Pinafore
Film: "The Wizard of Oz" (1939)
Sold: $1,565,000
James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5
Film: "Goldfinger" (1964)
Sold: $6.4 million
The "Casablanca" Piano
Film: "Casablanca" (1942)
Sold: $3.4 million
The Maltese Falcon Statue
Film: "The Maltese Falcon" (1941)
Sold: $4.1 million
Darth Vader's Helmet
Film: The Star Wars franchise
Sold: $1.1 million
The R2-D2 Unit
Film: The Star Wars franchise
Sold: $2.76 million
Audrey Hepburn’s Iconic Dress
Film: "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961)
Sold: $923,187 (or $1.46 million when adjusted for inflation)
Wet Nellie
Film: "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1977)
Sold: $967,120 (or $1,347,260.99 when adjusted for inflation)
The Cowardly Lion Costume
Film: "The Wizard of Oz" (1939)
Sold: $3,077,000
"Gone With The Wind" Best Picture Oscar Award
Film: "Gone With The Wind" (1939)
Sold: $1.54 million
Robby the Robot
Film: "Forbidden Planet" (1965)
Sold: $5.3 million
Indiana Jones’ Fedora
Film: "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981)
Sold: $588,000
Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber
Film: "Star Wars: A New Hope" (1977)
Sold: $450,000
Han Solo’s Blaster
Film: "Return of the Jedi" (1983)
Sold: $550,000
The Batmobile
Film: "Batman" (1966 TV series)
Sold: $4.6 million
