Gladiator (2000) - Maximus' (Russell Crowe) Stunt Sword

Movie: Gladiator (2000)

Category: Movie Prop

Celebrity: Russell Crowe

Description: 

A Roman cavalry sword from Ridley Scott’s Academy Award winning epic Gladiator. Betrayed by his Emperor’s son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) and sold into slavery, Roman general Maximus (Russell Crowe) finds his calling in the arena as a gladiator. But when a festival of games begins in Commodus’ honour, Maximus returns to Rome with thoughts of revenge for his lost Emperor and family.
This sword was wielded by General Maximus Decimus Meridius during the opening battle against the barbarian horde in the forests of Germania. Ordering his archers and artillery to “unleash hell” and loose a fiery bombardment on the Celtic tribes, the Roman legion moved forward, unaware that Maximus and his cavalry were rushing in from behind to smash the barbarian line. Maximus lost his sword during the battle, planting it into a tree trunk, and recovered it once the fighting was over.

The long sword is made of rubber with an intricately detailed guard, pommel and grip. The sword guard has a band with the text “SPQR” moulded into it while both the pommel and guard have floral decoration unique to Maximus’ sword. The blade is finished in worn steel tones with wood effect paint applied to the grip components, accented in white on the grip and in brass paint for the grip’s “metalwork”.

Well used on the production with wear and tarnishing from use on Germania’s inhospitable battlefields and beyond, the sword remains in overall good condition.

Item size - 38.58" x 3.54" x 2.36" (98cm x 9cm x 6cm)

COA: PropStore of London

Gladiator (2000) - Maximus’ (Russell Crowe) Hand Wraps

Movie: Gladiator (2000)

Category: Movie Prop

Celebrity: Russell Crowe

Description: 

Maximus’ (Russell Crowe) Hand Wraps from Ridley Scott's Oscar®-winning action epic Gladiator. Maximus (Crowe) worn these wraps upon returning home and finding his slain wife and son. 
These wraps are made from leather which has been cut in strips with varying width. Each wrap shows some signs of production use and wear.

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Noah (2015) - Noah´s (Russell Crowe) Ark Seige Costume

Item: Noah´s (Russell Crowe) Ark Seige Costume

Movie: Noah 

Category: Wardrobe
Celebrity: Russell Crowe

Description:
Noah’s(Russell Crowe) ark siege costume from the Paramount Pictures epic Noah (2015).This costume was created for the production for use by Russell Crowe as Noah in the siege on the ark sequence. It also is marked by production for use when Noah leaves Na’el (Madison Davenport) in the woods to die. The outfit includes a tunic, hooded vest, pants, and gloves. It was custom-made by production with various materials and are heavily worn to appear well-used. The clothing features no sizing information. The lot includes an original wardrobe tag from production with a photograph of the actor wearing this costume on the set,. This lot remains in fair condition.
According to Matt Reitsma (head textile artist for Noah) for this Noah’s coat fabric,Michael Wilkinson(Costume Designer) chose a rough natural linen canvas. It was pinned down to the print table unwashed right off the bolt. Layers of paints were applied- the first a wash of Dynaflow. This was applied as a wash to stain the fiber. Matt also made sure the first coat was a wet one because he wanted the fabric to shrink tight on the table giving him a smooth surface to paint on and one that would not give him a lot of "tooth" for the paint to grab on to.  Next were layers of brown and black gesso, applied by both rollers and brushes.  Sometimes he rushed the dry times, sometimes she allowed for a full dry between coats. He wanted to create an unstable surface for the paint so that when I washed it, it would reveal the layers of paint applied. 
Once fully dry, the fabric was washed and dried repeatedly to wear down the layers of paint, creating a tar cloth effect. Once made into the garment, the piece was finished using similar paints, correcting any glaring inconsistencies and was then finished with a sheer coat of graphite to impart a waxy sheen.
He also used a technique in which I bond two fabrics together which have opposite fiber contents and texture by bonding these fabrics together, he created a fabric that can be manipulated by its content. He could dye the silk differently from the cotton/acrylic, as well as degrade the silk with an oxidizer and not affect the cotton/acrylic. In this way he could create an aged piece of yardage that appeared to be falling apart but still had the integrity to withstand construction and use. That was a technique he fine tuned on Noah and was well suited to the well worn, rough-hewn look Michael and the director wanted.The source of those fabrics were from all over the world. Michael sourced and used fabric from Morocco, India, Turkey, Italy, China, etc.
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Gladiator (2000) Commodus´(Joaquin Phoenix) Stunt Knife Handle

Movie: Gladiator (2000)

Category: Movie Prop

Celebrity: Russell Crowe & Joaquin Phoenix

Description: 

The Stunt knife handle used by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) to wound Maximus (Russell Crowe) before their final battle at the very end of the Ridley Scott Oscar winning classic Gladiator. 
In the movie Russell Crowe is Maximus, whom Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) had picked to succeed him. But Marcus's son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) snatches the throne, ordering Maximus dead. Instead, he's enslaved and learns to be a skilled fighter. When the Coliseum opens for gladiator games, Maximus finally has the chance for revenge.
The knife blade is sadly not with the handle but where it was attached is visible, and the distinctive swirling style of dagger is seen very clearly at that particular point in the film. The handle is made from cast resin painted metallic gold, it is a beautiful mold with a few signs of wear on the paint work revealing the white resin beneath, The handle measure approximately 5,5 cm (6”). A key prop from this Academy Award winning film.

COA: PropStore of London