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The original ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz being displayed in London ahead of the auction.

Video. Judy Garland's ruby slippers fetch record €30.5 million at auction

Updated: 09/12/2024 - 12:26 GMT+1

Stolen in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018, the iconic shoes are one of four surviving pairs and drew renewed attention with the release of 'Wicked'.

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