Citizen Kane San saved from destruction sold for almost $ 15 million

The main main for the famous opening scene of Kane citizen is widely considered one of the best films that, if -made, were auctioned for $ 14.75 million (£ 11 million).

Wooden sleds from a pink russian, one of at least three, has survived, long thought that he was lost until he was given director Joe Dante in 1984, saving him from destruction.

He continued to use it as a link for fans (known as an Easter egg) in the films he is directed, including Gremlins 2: The New Batch.

Now this is the second most expensive piece of commemorative items, which, if, was sold – a pair of ruby slippers used in the magic of Oza, sold for $ 32 million (23.9 pounds) in December.

“Along with the Rumbin slipper Dorothy, Sani Rosebud from Citizen Kane is one of the most iconic objects in Hollywood history,” said Joe Maddalen, the Executive Vice President of Heritage Auctions, who held the action, told his Intelligent Collect magazine.

The buyer’s identity was not detected.

In the past, other roses made for the film were sold, including one legendary director Stephen Spielberg, who later donated it to the Museum of the Academy Academy in Los -Angeles.

However, the version sold on Thursday was not noticed for many years until it was in Dante’s hands.

He told Heritage Auctions as he made films -the researchers in 1984 in the same studio that previously belonged to RKO Radio Pictures, which created Citizen Kane.

Dante said the crews were on the site that cleared the storage premises when one worker who knew he liked ancient films, whether he wanted it.

“I was surprised … Because I am a big fan of the movie, I said, ‘Yes, I will be glad to take it.”

“Citizen Kane can be the biggest film made if -tures, and the Rosbud is a linhpine story – all the heart of the plot and the main point of the mysterious drama in Kane’s life.

“As a director, possessing a support that is such a vital element of cinema treasure, especially important.”