I am typing this article from an airplane flying back to New York from California after a visit to auction house, Profiles in History. Movie Prop Collectors was fortunate to obtain a special showing of many of the amazing, rare, and historic props, costumes, and art work from Profiles  “Icons of Hollywood” auction being held December 15th,16th, & 17th at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA.

This unprecedented three day auction will feature many never before available items from some of Hollywood’s most beloved films.

Each day of the auction will focus on a different entertainment element, including rare photographs, signatures, film art, original props and costumes from television and motion pictures, as well animation art.

To start, here are a few exclusive photographs of the many auction items before the catalog comes out the end of this week or the beginning of next. In the coming days I will be adding more content, including HD video presentations of the props, costumes, and artwork being offered in the auction, by CEO of Profiles in History, Joe Maddalena.

This sneak peak includes a few images of Judy Garland’s/Dorothy’s Red Ruby Slippers and Blue Pinafore Dress from the MGM classic, “The Wizard of Oz“. Tomorrow night, see photos of Marilyn Monroe’s wedding ring from Joe DiMaggio, Michael J Fox’s/Marty McFly’s Cowboy hat from “Back to the Future 3” and more.

In depth auction preview HD videos and photography in the following days, including a close up HD video presentation with Joe Maddalena with the Ruby Slippers, so stay tuned ;).

 The original Ruby Slippers from The Judy Garland film, “The Wizard of Oz“

The Ruby Slippers from “The Wizard of Oz“, are more of a burgundy color in person as they are on the left.

Depending on lighting, angle, and other photographic variations sometimes they appear more red as on the right.

Judy Garland’s original screen used dress as Dorothy Gale, from “The Wizard of Oz“

All photography, video, and content  © Movie Prop  Collectors.com. Screen grabs ©MGM, Warner Brothers

Special thanks to Joe Maddalena and everyone at Profiles in History.