This weekend we'll see a very special auction underway at Heritage Auction House. Their Hollywood Signature Auction on December 7th houses some truly amazing items, and a select few historically significant items as well. While one can argue each item contains some significance, let's face it - some items are more impressive than others! Let's take a look at some of the jaw-dropping items in this week's auction.

The Lion King Original Movie Poster Artwork

Disney's The Lion King is one of the company's more prolific, and best, animated films. For 30 years this movie has managed to dazzle and enthrall generations of viewers and continues to inspire new works to this day. With Disney's Mufasa due out before Christmas 2024, interest in the franchise has gone up again. This original movie poster painting by Brian Bysouth is stunning. The lion king - who looks to be Mufasa - looks over his kingdom on what we can assume is Pride Rock. Silhouetted by the bright yellow sun against a red sky, this piece of art is downright moving.

Per Heritage, this comes from the collection of Bysouth. This is also the first time this piece has come up for sale. This artwork was used for the British poster, which is not included. While this is perfect for Disney collectors, any art collector can appreciate this stunning piece of art from one of animation's most celebrated movies.

Back To The Future Part II Screen Used Hoverboard

Back To The Future Part II is one of those rare sequels that is possibly better than the first installment. Marty McFly and Doc Brown have to travel into the future to stop Marty's son from doing something stupid, which would result in the fall of the McFly family. Hijinx ensues, and one of the most memorable scenes in movie history is the result - the hoverboard chase scene. The pink Mattel hoverboard became movie history and one of the most memorable pieces from the Back to the Future series.

This example is signed by Bob Gale and Michael J. Fox among others, and also includes Fox's safety harness. As a bonus, 50% of the proceeds from this auction go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

The Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz

There is nothing I can say that hasn't been said already about this item. The most iconic piece of movie history is up for auction. These slippers have a wild history, one which Heritage surmised well in their description:

"Michael Shaw's ruby slippers are the cross-matched sister shoes to the pair at The Smithsonian Institution, most likely separated in the early spring of 1970. During the 1980s and onward, Shaw displayed his Ruby Slippers around the country during his popular Michael Shaw's Hollywood on Tour show and seminars. They were also displayed multiple times at the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, before being stolen from that location in 2005."

"In 2018, the FBI acted on a tip and in a sting operation recovered the pair of Ruby Slippers alleged to be Michael Shaw's stolen shoes. The investigating special agents, knowing the history of Shaw's pair of Ruby Slippers being cross-matched with The Smithsonian pair, approached The Smithsonian Institution to ensure their authenticity which was verified when they were examined and compared side-by-side. In addition, Randy Struthers, a Ruby Slipper forensic expert and Smithsonian consultant, studied each scene of the film in which the Ruby Slippers are visible frame-by-frame using high-definition technology. Based on subtle differences among the bows and heels, Struthers determined, collectively, Michael Shaw's shoes are screen worn by Judy Garland throughout most of the film, including three iconic close-up shots: the shocking of the witch's hands; the close-up at the Gates of Oz; and the climactic heel tapping scene near the end of the film."

When it comes to historically significant film props, there can only be one ruler - the Ruby Slippers!