More than eight decades after gracing the silver screen, one of the more recognizable prop pieces from The Wizard Of Oz has sold in auction.The Tin Man's oil can from the 1939 classic film was just bought, via Kruse GWS Auctions, by one lucky bidder for $250,000.The highly sought-after can had been predicted to snag around $200K, but in the end it brought in an extra $50K, according to TMZ.
Hollywood history: One lucky bidder bought the Tin Man's oil can from the classic 1939 film The Wizard Of Oz for $250,000 during auction, viaKruse GWS AuctionsThe prop is a real oil can, and among the five cans that were used during filming,according to the product description page; although other experts have maintained there were actually three of them.Initially, Jack Haley, the actor that played the iconic role of the Tin Man in the film got to take home an oil can once the shoot for the film wrapped.
Sadly, this particular oil can is one of the only original pieces left from the Tin Man's iconic costume, as the rest of the outfit has gone missing.
For all to see: The oil can is currently on display at the Academy Of Motion Pictures Museum in Los Angeles through November 2022The piece of Hollywood memorabilia only just went up for sale for the first time ever earlier this year, which would explain why it was in such high demand.The oil can is currently on display at the Academy Of Motion Pictures Museum in Los Angeles through November 2022.According to Kruse GWS Auctions, the museum is interested in letting the winning bidder keep the golden prop at the gallery after the loan agreement ends.
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