Citizen Kane sled saved from destruction sells for nearly $15m
Summary
A wooden sled called "Rosebud" from the movie Citizen Kane sold for $14.75 million at an auction. This sled is one of a few known to exist and is considered an important piece of film history.Key Facts
- The Rosebud sled is a prop from the movie Citizen Kane, released in 1941.
- It sold for $14.75 million at an auction, making it one of the most expensive pieces of movie memorabilia.
- Steven Spielberg owns another Rosebud sled, which he donated to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
- The sled was thought to be lost until director Joe Dante received it in 1984.
- Joe Dante found the sled while filming at the same studio where Citizen Kane was originally produced.
- The identity of the buyer of this sled at the auction has not been announced.
- The Rosebud sled's name is a crucial part of the plot in Citizen Kane.
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