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'Citizen Kane' Rosebud Sled Auctions for $14.75 Million in 2nd Biggest Memorabilia Buy Behind 'Wizard of Oz' Slippers

On the second day of bidding at Heritage Auctions' entertainment auction, the iconic Rosebud sled from Orson Welles' 1941 classic "Citizen Kane" sold for a record $14.75 million, making it the ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Rosebud, Iconic Sled From ‘Citizen Kane,’ Sells for $14.75 Million at Auction

The previous owner was director Joe Dante, who “had the honor of protecting this piece of cinematic history for decades.” By Mike Barnes Senior Editor The sled known as Rosebud — or at least one of ...
Robb Report

The Rosebud Sled From ‘Citizen Kane’ Just Sold for a Record $14.75 Million at Auction

Gremlins director Joe Dante was the seller of the coveted movie collectible; he was given the sled in 1984 while working on the former RKO Pictures studio lot, now home to Paramount. Only three ...
Smithsonian Magazine

One of the Rosebud Sleds From ‘Citizen Kane’ Just Became the Second Most Expensive Piece of Movie Memorabilia Ever Sold

The sled is central to the plot of Citizen Kane. Heritage Auctions A red wooden sled marked with the name “Rosebud” just sold for $14.75 million at auction. The artifact is one of the sleds used in ...