Dragon-Made Iron Throne from ‘Game of Thrones’ Sells for Shocking $1.5 Million at Auction

In a spectacular display of fandom, “Game of Thrones” memorabilia fetched over $21 million at a recent auction held by Heritage Auctions in Dallas. The event lasted from Thursday to Saturday and attracted more than 4,500 bidders eager to own a piece of the iconic series.

A standout of the auction was the Iron Throne, which sold for an impressive $1.49 million after an intense six-minute bidding war. This replica, made from plastic and embellished with metallic paint and jewels, symbolizes the fierce power struggles depicted throughout the show’s eight-season journey.

The auction featured over 900 items, including suits of armor, weapons, and jewelry, each telling its own story from the world of Westeros. Heritage Auctions labeled this event as their second-largest entertainment auction, just shy of a record set in 2011.

Heritage Executive Vice President Joe Maddalena expressed his anticipation for the event’s success. “These are extraordinary treasures made by Emmy-winning costume designers and prop makers,” he remarked. Interest in items like Jon Snow’s sword, Longclaw, which sold for $400,000, highlighted the depth of commitment from fans.

Additional high-value items included pieces worn by main characters, such as Daenerys Targaryen and Cersei Lannister. A gray suede outfit worn by Daenerys went for $112,500, while Cersei’s iconic red dress sold for $137,500, both well exceeding their starting bids.

Suits of armor were equally popular, especially those paired with notable weapons. Jaime Lannister’s black-leather armor and his Kingsguard set, complete with the Oathkeeper sword, received bids of $275,000 and $212,500, respectively.

Jay Roewe, HBO’s senior vice president, noted the event’s significance, emphasizing the lasting impact of “Game of Thrones.” “It was a zeitgeist moment in our culture,” he stated, reflecting on the series’ cultural footprint even five years after its conclusion.