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141. Maximus Decimus Meridius' (Russell Crowe) Arena Shield ### GLADIATOR (2000)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25,000.00 USD Estimated At:50,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD
141. Maximus Decimus Meridius' (Russell Crowe) Arena Shield ### GLADIATOR (2000)
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GLADIATOR (2000) - Maximus Decimus Meridius' (Russell Crowe) Arena Shield - Maximus Decimus Meridius' (Russell Crowe) arena shield from Ridley Scott's Gladiator. Maximus carried his shield as he was challenged to fight against Tigris of Gaul by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) in an arena filled with tigers.

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.

Made of dense rubber, the round shield is hand-painted in silver-color tones to resemble tarnished metal. A decorative ring featuring raised motifs of gladiators in combat and wild animals adorns the front. The reverse is colored red with strips of padding wrapped in leather adhered to the back for comfort. This lot exhibits notable loss of adhesion on the leather padding and notable wear and scuffs to the front of the shield. Dimensions: 23.25" x 23.25" x 2.5" (59 cm x 59 cm x 6.5 cm)

Estimate: $50,000 - 100,000

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