Rosebud, the red sled from Citizen Kane, sold for $14.75 million, making it the second most expensive piece of movie memorabilia, after the Ruby Slippers. Only three balsa wood Rosebuds were made for the film, with one surviving that was purchased by Spielberg for $60,500. Another Rosebud, a pine version used earlier in the film, was given away as a contest prize but later sold for $233,500. The recently auctioned Rosebud was rediscovered in 1984 by Joe Dante, who verified its authenticity through analysis and radiocarbon dating.
Rosebud, the iconic red sled from Citizen Kane, sold for $14.75 million, becoming the second most expensive movie memorabilia after the Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz.
Only three balsa wood Rosebuds were made for the final scene of Citizen Kane, with only one surviving since being bought by Steven Spielberg in 1982 for $60,500.
The one sold recently was rediscovered in 1984 by Joe Dante, who had it authenticated, confirming it was made from pine with historical significance.
The Rosebud sold at auction has a unique history, as it was offered to Joe Dante by a crew member who did not realize its value.
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