GLADIATOR (2000) - Gladiator Ax - A gladiator ax from Ridley Scott's Gladiator. An armored gladiator used a large ax to slay Maximus Decimus Meridius' (Russell Crowe) fellow fighters during Maximus' first battle in the arena.

Gladiator was the No. 1 film of its opening weekend, earning $34.8 million, and remained in the Top 10 at the box office for 10 weeks. The film was met with critical acclaim and is frequently placed on lists such as Empire's 100 Best Movies Of All Time. It was nominated for 12 Academy Awards®, winning five: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, and Best Costume Design.

This foam and resin ax features a brown handle with leather rings around it and a gray bearded ax head with two spikes on the back. It exhibits tears in the foam, including to the ax blade, and the two spikes on the back remain fragile. Dimensions: 46.75" x 14" x 2.25" (118.75 cm x 35.75 cm x 5.75 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 - 3,000

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