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New research from Stock Market Guides, a stock scanning service, has revealed the most valuable Harry Potter movie props that have been sold in the past 20 years on Propstore. The findings come at a significant moment, as HBO’s new Harry Potter series is set to premiere on Christmas Day 2026, bringing renewed global attention to the franchise.
The Marauder’s Map was the most expensive Harry Potter memorabilia item sold on Propstore in the last 20 years. The prop sold on December 5, 2024, for $324,112 (originally £239,400). The map first appeared in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and was used throughout the subsequent films. The map features detailed depictions of the school and includes a three-dimensional pop-up staircase.
A Screen-Matched Platform 9¾ Sign from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was the second-highest-selling Harry Potter prop. The sign sold for $138,600 on September 9, 2025. Its screen-matched status makes it uniquely identifiable to specific moments in the first film. It is also believed to have been reused in later films.
Harry Potter’s Hero Wooden Wand from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, used by Daniel Radcliffe, earned the third spot, selling for $127,924 (originally £94,500) on November 25, 2024. This dark brown wand with a slight curve in the handle was used in the first two movies and then the style was changed in later movies.
The fourth most expensive prop was Harry Potter’s Distressed Costume with Glasses, worn by Daniel Radcliffe. The costume was from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and sold for $100,000 on July 19, 2023. In the movie, Potter wore this costume when he fought the basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets.
The Hero Nimbus 2001 Broom from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets sold for $85,265 (originally £63,000) on January 7, 2026. The broom is made of resin, and the tip says “Nimbus 2001” in silver letters.
Albus Dumbledore’s (Michael Gambon) Hero Robe from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth most expensive prop, selling for $81,900 on April 15, 2025. In the movie, Dumbledore wore the gray and silver robe when he visited Horace Slughorn with Harry Potter.
Harry Potter’s Marauder’s Map Scene Special Effects Light-Up Hero Wand from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban also sold for $81,900 on October 3, 2025. In the movie, this wand was used to illuminate the area so Potter could read the Marauder’s Map in the dark. This wand differed from those used in the first two movies and Radcliffe specifically chose this rugged design for his wand for the remaining movies.
An SFX Nimbus 2000 Broom from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone sold for $80,949 (originally £59,850) on January 20, 2025. This was the broom Radcliffe used when filming Potter’s first Quidditch match.
The 15 most expensive Harry Potter film props
Albus Dumbledore’s (Michael Gambon) Elder Wand, used across the Harry Potter series, sold for $69,300 on September 12, 2025. This black-and-brown-painted wand was made of resin and had an ivory-like section near the handle. Harry Potter’s Eyeglasses from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 sold for $68,750 on July 3, 2021. The glasses were the ninth most expensive prop and were confirmed as an authentic and exclusive item by Warner Bros.
The tenth most expensive prop was a Light-Up Hero Elder Wand from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, which sold for $62,500 on April 9, 2024. Crafted from resin and hand-painted, the wand includes an illuminating LED tip.
Rounding out the top 15, a second Marauder’s Map from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was bought for $59,850 on April 13, 2026. Harry Potter’s Knight Bus and Leaky Cauldron Costume from the same film sold for $56,700, and Hagrid’s (Robbie Coltrane) Costume Components from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone sold for $56,250. Hermione Granger’s (Emma Watson) Hero Wooden Wand, used across both Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, sold for $55,388 on May 4, 2026. Harry Potter’s wand from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) rounded out the list, selling for $53,125.
Eric Ferguson, President of Stock Market Guides, commented,
“The Harry Potter franchise has demonstrated a rare and enduring cultural staying power. Almost fifteen years after the last film debuted, the demand for original movie props remains strong. Several of the highest-selling props sold as recently as 2025 and 2026, which shows that collectors’ interest has not faded.
“The demand for props from the franchise will continue to grow in the years ahead. HBO’s highly anticipated new Harry Potter television show will reignite global interest in the franchise on a massive scale. The show — which will adapt all seven of J.K. Rowling’s books across a planned decade of television — has already generated enormous buzz, with its teaser trailer becoming the most-viewed trailer in HBO history, attracting 277 million views in its first 48 hours. A second season, covering Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, was recently greenlit.
“When a franchise of this scale returns to the cultural spotlight, the effect on collectibles markets can be significant. A whole new generation of fans will be introduced to the wizarding world, while long-standing fans will feel a renewed emotional connection to the original films. That combination of nostalgia and new interest typically drives increased competition among collectors at auction, which could support strong long-term value appreciation for original props from the film series.”
Source: https://propstore.com/products/?keyword=Harry+Potter&sortType=5&archive=2
Methodology: The memorabilia sales were sourced from Propstore auction results. Only public sales with visible sale prices were included. Items sold in GBP were converted to USD for the purpose of the release. Please note that some props were listed under Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. For the purposes of this release, the first film will be referred to as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone for consistency.
