The Mysterious Rosebud Sled from ‘Citizen Kane’ Shatters Records at $14.75 Million—What Secrets Does It Hold?
Who knew a humble wooden sled could rake in a jaw-dropping $14.75 million? Yep, one of the four “Rosebud” sleds from the legendary Orson Welles’ 1941 masterpiece Citizen Kane just became the second priciest movie prop ever auctioned — right behind Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz. But here’s the kicker: this seemingly simple sled isn’t just a prop; it’s a cinematic cryptic key to one of the most famous movie mysteries ever. After decades chilling in the hands of director Joe Dante (yep, the Gremlins guy), it finally hit the auction block and shattered expectations. Makes you wonder—what’s your own version of ‘Rosebud’ hidden away somewhere, just waiting to shock the world? Dive into the rich history and surprising journey of this iconic sled before it vanishes again. LEARN MORE
The sled is now the second most expensive movie prop ever sold at auction, second only to Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz.
Heritage AuctionsThere are three surviving Rosebud sleds from the film, and one just became the second most expensive piece of film memorabilia.
One of the four “Rosebud” sleds used in the filming of Orson Welles’ 1941 movie Citizen Kane just brought in $14.75 million at auction. The staggering price makes the prop the second most expensive piece of film memorabilia ever sold.
The sled comes second to Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, which sold for $32.5 million in 2024. Before this recent sale, the sled had been in the possession of director Joe Dante for 40 years. Heritage Auctions has not revealed who purchased this iconic piece of movie history.
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