**BREAKING: “Rosebud” Sled Sells for Whopping $14.75 MILLION, Sends Movie Buffs into a Frenzy!**
In a jaw-dropping, wallet-busting sale that has left Hollywood insiders agog, the iconic sled from Orson Welles’ cinematic masterpiece “Citizen Kane” has fetched a staggering $14.75 MILLION at auction! This astronomical price tag not only cements the sled’s status as a piece of movie history, but also earns it a spot as the second-most expensive piece of movie memorabilia ever sold.
According to eyewitnesses, the bidding war for the sled was more intense than a scene from a Scorsese film, with collectors and movie moguls going toe-to-toe in a frenzy of frantic bidding. The final price, which works out to roughly $375,000 per letter in the word “Rosebud,” is being hailed as a new benchmark in the world of movie memorabilia.
The sled, which was famously inscribed with the enigmatic word “Rosebud” and served as a poignant reminder of Charles Foster Kane’s lost childhood, was reportedly in pristine condition, complete with its original runners and a certificate of authenticity from a leading expert on all things Kane.
When asked about the sale, Christie’s auctioneer, who was visibly shaken by the sheer magnitude of the price, quipped, “I’ve seen some wild bidding wars in my time, but this one was truly a ‘ Citizen Kane’-sized spectacle! I mean, who wouldn’t want to own a piece of cinematic history that screams ‘I’m a sophisticated film collector’ to all their friends?”
The buyer, who wishes to remain anonymous, was described as a “deep-pocketed cinephile” who was willing to mortgage their mansion to get their hands on the coveted sled. When asked about their plans for the sled, the buyer simply smiled and said, “Let’s just say it’s going straight to the centerpiece of my ‘I’m a Serious Movie Collector’ room. It’ll be the crowning jewel of my collection, right next to my ‘I Survived the Y2K Scare’ t-shirt.”
The sale of the “Rosebud” sled marks a major milestone in the world of movie memorabilia, and is sure to send shockwaves throughout the film community. As one industry insider noted, “If this sled can fetch $14.75 million, what’s the ‘Star Wars’ Death Star model worth? A gazillion dollars, that’s what!”
