British Film Institutes

'Citizen Kane' Oscar statuette sells for $861,000

The Oscar statuette given to Orson Welles 70 years ago for his critically acclaimed movie "Citizen Kane" has sold at auction for nearly $900,000, organizers said.
 

'Citizen Kane' Oscar statuette to be auctioned

The Oscar statuette given to Orson Welles for his critically-acclaimed masterpiece "Citizen Kane" is being sold at auction this month, organizers said Monday.