'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers once stolen in museum heist now up for auction

A piece of Hollywood history is going up for auction: the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the classic 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz."

The slippers were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, in 2005. They were recovered in 2018 and have been in the possession of the FBI ever since.

The slippers are expected to fetch between $2 million and $4 million at auction. They will be sold by Bonhams on May 27 in New York City.

The ruby slippers are one of the most iconic pieces of movie memorabilia in the world. They have been featured in numerous films and television shows, and they have been parodied and imitated countless times.

The slippers were created by MGM costume designer Adrian. They are made of red sequins and have a pointed toe. The sequins are attached to a leather backing, and the slippers have a satin lining.

Garland wore the slippers in several scenes in "The Wizard of Oz," including the iconic scene in which she clicks her heels together and says, "There's no place like home."

The slippers were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005 by a man named Robert Lytle. Lytle was a security guard at the museum, and he used his position to steal the slippers and other items.

Lytle was arrested in 2018, and the slippers were recovered. He was sentenced to 22 months in prison for the theft.

The slippers have been in the possession of the FBI since they were recovered in 2018. The FBI has been working to authenticate the slippers and to determine their value.

The slippers are expected to fetch between $2 million and $4 million at auction. They will be sold by Bonhams on May 27 in New York City.