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The following is a list of most valuable celebrity memorabilia (or most expensive celebrities items auctioned) sold with an auction price of over $USD 1.5 million. It include personal belongings of public figures such as music artists, actors, athletes, models and socialites, and encompass any collectibles items sold at auction, from jewelry, musical instruments to manuscripts and famous costumes worn by them in events or projects.

The list doesn't include movie props such as Robby the Robot and Batmobile, sport cards, auctioned musical instruments by houses manufacturer, or expensive things bought by, and, collectibles purchases made by a celebrity.

As of 2025, the most valued sports collectible item ever sold, belongs to Babe Ruth's jersey for the 1932 World Series at over $24 million, and in film history, the Ruby slippers of Dorothy Gale by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz for over $32 million.

Most expensive items

Celebrity or item	Purchase price	Type	Date of sale	Seller	Buyer	Namesake or item photo	Ref.
Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland (as Dorothy Gale)	$32 million	Shoes	2024	Heritage Auctions	E-Land Group
Babe Ruth's 1932 World Series jersey	$24.1 million	Sportswear	2024	Heritage Auctions
Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona	$17.8 million	Watch	2017	Phillips Auction
Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals jersey	$10.1 million	Sportswear	2023	Sotheby's
Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" 1986 World Cup jersey	$9.3 million	Sportswear	2022	Sotheby's
Elizabeth Taylor Diamond	$8.8 million	Jewelry	2011	Christie's
Kurt Cobain's 1959 Martin D-18E Guitar	$6 million	Musical instrument	2020	Julien's Auctions
Babe Ruth's 1928-1930 New York Yankees jersey	$5.64 million	Sportswear	2019	Sotheby's
White dress of Marilyn Monroe	$5.6 million	Dress	2011	Profiles in History
Marilyn Monroe's Happy Birthday, Mr. President dress	$4.8 million	Dress	2016	Julien's Auctions	Jim Pattison
Audrey Hepburn's My Fair Lady dress	$4.5 million	Dress	2011	Profiles in History
Kurt Cobain's Blue Fender Mustang	$4.5 million	Musical instrument	2022	Julien's Auctions
Elizabeth Taylor's Mike Todd Tiara	$4.2 million	Jewelry	2011	Christie's
David Gilmour's The Black Strat	$3.95 million	Musical instrument	2019	Christie's	Jim Irsay
Eddie Van Halen's Kramer Guitars	$3.932 million	Musical instrument	2023	Sotheby’s
Mark McGwire's 70th-home-run baseball	$3 million	Sport memorabilia	1999	Guernsey's	Todd McFarlane
Hat worn by Margaret Hamilton (as Wicked Witch of the West)	$2.93 million	Clothing	2024	Heritage Auctions
John Lennon's Framus Hootenanny	$2.85 million	Musical instrument	2024	Julien's Auctions
John Lennon's Gibson J-160E	$2.4 million	Musical instrument	2014	Julien's Auctions	Anonymous
The Beatles's Drumhead	$2.1 million	Musical instrument	2015	Julien's Auctions	Jim Irsay
"Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan ‡	$2.045 million	Music manuscript	2014	Sotheby's
Jerry Garcia's Wolf Guitar	$1.9 million	Musical instrument	2017	Guernsey's	Brian Halligan
Michael Jackson's Thriller jacket	$1.8 million	Clothing	2011	Julien's Auctions	Milton Verret
David Gilmour's 1954 Fender Stratocaster	$1.8 million	Musical instrument	2019	Christie's
Barbara Sinatra's engagement ring	$1.7 million	Jewelry	2018	Sotheby's
Judy Garland's Wizard of Oz dress	$1.56 million	Dress	2011	Turner Classic Movies	Anonymous

See also

• List of film memorabilia
• Lists of most expensive items by category
  • List of most expensive sports cards
  • List of most valuable records
  • List of most expensive celebrity photographs

References

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3. Slawson, Nicola (October 28, 2017). "Paul Newman's Rolex watch sells for record $17.8m". The Guardian. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
4. ^ Slawson, Nicola (January 26, 2023). "Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for $10.1 million". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
5. ^ Hamilton, Tom (May 4, 2022). "Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' jersey sells for world-record price at auction". ESPN. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
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8. ^ Allaire, Christian (April 25, 2024). "The Most Expensive Dresses Ever Sold at Auction". Vogue. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
9. "Marilyn's 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' Dress Sells for $4.8M". NBC News. Reuters. November 18, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
10. Mei, Juliana (May 23, 2022). "Kurt Cobain's iconic blue Fender Mustang fetches $4.5 million at auction". Guitar.com. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
11. Malach, Hannah (May 29, 2024). "What Happened to Elizabeth Taylor's Jewelry Collection? Her Massive Diamonds, Historic Pearls and More". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
12. ^ Grow, Kory (June 20, 2019). "David Gilmour's Guitars Sell for Millions at Charity Auction". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
13. Erickson, Anne (April 20, 2023). "Eddie Van Halen's "Hot for Teacher" Guitar Sells for Nearly $4 Million at Auction". Consequence. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
14. "Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia". Time. p. 10. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
15. "Most expensive baseball sold at auction". Guinness World Records. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
16. Saad, Nardine; Goldberg, Noah (May 31, 2024). "John Lennon's newly repaired 12-string 'Help!' guitar sells for a record $2.85 million". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
17. "John Lennon's guitar sold for $2.4m at auction". The Guardian. Reuters. November 8, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
18. Lindquist, David (November 10, 2015). "Beatles drum head is Jim Irsay's latest purchase". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
19. "Bob Dylan's Like A Rolling Stone manuscript sells for over $2m". The Guardian. Associated Press. June 24, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
20. Blistein, Jon (June 1, 2017). "Jerry Garcia's Legendary Wolf Guitar Sells for $1.9 Million at Auction". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
21. Perpetua, Matthew (June 27, 2011). "Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Jacket Sold For $1.8 Million". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
22. "Sinatra memorabilia, jewellry on sale in New York". France 24. AFP. May 12, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2025.

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