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140. Maximus Decimus Meridius' (Russell Crowe) Hero Arena Sword ### GLADIATOR (2000)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:30,000.00 USD Estimated At:60,000.00 - 120,000.00 USD
140. Maximus Decimus Meridius' (Russell Crowe) Hero Arena Sword ### GLADIATOR (2000)
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GLADIATOR (2000) - Maximus Decimus Meridius' (Russell Crowe) Hero Arena Sword - Maximus Decimus Meridius' (Russell Crowe) hero arena sword from Ridley Scott's Gladiator. Maximus wielded his eagle-headed sword in his fight against Tigris of Gaul (Sven-Ole Thorsen) and his fight against Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) in the finale.

Gladiator won a total of five Academy Awards with Russell Crowe winning for Best Actor and Joaquin Phoenix being nominated for Best Supporting Actor. The film received numerous reviews, with some commenting that Crowe's performance was impeccable due to his old-fashioned style of intensity.

This lot consists of an aluminum-bladed sword with a wooden hand guard featuring a brass-color metal trim embossed "SPOR," a black painted sculpted wooden grip with brass-color metal stripes, and a wooden and metal pommel. The hand guard and pommel feature sculpted brass-color metal eagles. The sword was made modular so that the blade could be changed out for a new one when it would get too worn from use. This lot exhibits minor chipped paint on the grip and minor knicks on the pommel. Dimensions: 30.5" x 4.5" x 4.5" (77.5 cm x 11.5 cm x 11.5 cm)

Blade was dulled by production.

Estimate: $60,000 - 120,000

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