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Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce — Sotheby's

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Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:195
Sale Title:Russell Crowe: The Art of DivorceLots with images:195
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:168
Date:7-Apr-2018
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A collection of props and costume items used by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Andy', in the film, Proof (1991), including a multi-coloured beaded necklace, two Greenpeace badges, a lady's white cotton and printed handkerchief and a pale green t-shirt printed with 'Dred At the Controls / One Nation Under A Groove. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A pair of maroon leather Doc Martens boots, worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Hando,' in the film, Romper Stomper (1992), each boot inscribed in pen to the inside 'Hando', together with a colour printed photograph of Russell Crowe as the character, 'Hando', signed by Russell Crowe. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney. The boots still have traces of sand remaining from the penultimate scene in the film, where Hando is killed during a…
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A pair of moleskin pants and a full-length leather coat, worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'The Man', in the film, The Silver Brumby (1994), Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. The director John Tatoulis coveted this coat and said he was looking forward to wearing it in Melbourne after the shoot. However, after production was over he gifted it to me.' Russell Crowe. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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The cloth 'angel' doll used to decorate the Christmas tree in the film, The Sum of Us (1994), featuring Russell Crowe and Jack Thompson, accompanied by a framed black and white printed digital image of Russell Crowe and Jack Thompson, signed by Russell Crowe to the back of the frame. doll 22 cm high, black and white digital print 25 x 20 cm (image). Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A purple two-piece double-breasted suit, two shirts and a metal ring, worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Sid 6.7', in the film, Virtuosity (1995), Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership and a signed colour printed photograph of Russell Crowe as 'Sid 6.7' wearing the costume. Compare with a Russell Crowe 'Sid 6.7' screen-worn suit from Virtuosity, sold by Profiles in History, Calabasas, 20 October 2014, lot 1438 and a Denzel Washington 'Lt. Parker Barnes' signature 'V.R.'…
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A collection of ephemera relating to the film, La Confidential (1997). (5), including Russell Crowe's seat back, a black and white character shot of Russell Crowe as Detective Wendell 'Bud' White, signed by Russell Crowe, a framed colour character shot of Russell Crowe as the character, Detective Wendell 'Bud' White, signed by Russell Crowe to the reverse of the frame, a menu from 'The Formosa', the restaurant where the scene in which Detective Wendell 'Bud' White confronts Johnny Stompanato (Paolo…
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A pair of Bauer ice skates, used by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Sheriff John Biebe', in the film, Mystery Alaska (1999), together with a Bauer soft carrying case. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A 'Crowe 10' ice hockey sweater, signed by cast members from the film, Mystery Alaska (1999), signed to the front with cast members who were part of the fictional Mystery Alaska ice hockey team and signed to the reverse by other cast members. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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Two 'Louisville Slugger' baseball bats given to Russell Crowe during the production of the film, The Insider (1999), signed by Al Pacino and other crew and cast members, one baseball bat signed by crew members and carved to the body, 'Russell Crowe', and an 'Al Pacino' stamped baseball bat, signed in three places, 'Al Pacino. 87 cm long (each). Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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The important stunt cuirass worn by Russell Crowe in the scene depicting the death of the character, 'Maximus', in the film, Gladiator (2000), the moulded polyurethane torso in two sections, mounted with leather and applied to the front with embossed silver metal appliques depicting rearing horses, figures and griffins, rising to tiered shoulder guards. 56 cm high, 44 cm wide, 26 cm deep. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A pair of black leather wrist cuffs worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Maximus', in the film, Gladiator (2000), each with a simulated aged patina, applied with composite appliques. 19 cm high. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A wooden training sword from the film, Gladiator (2000), the tapering blade terminating in a lobed end. This wooden sword is the training sword that 'Maximus' throws to the ground in the movie, Gladiator (2000).' Russell Crowe. 79 cm long. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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The aluminium prop sword and spare blade used by Russell Crowe in the filming of the tiger fight scene in the film, Gladiator (2000), the tapering blade secured within a wooden handle applied with classical style brass eagle mounts and strap work, together with a second blade showing the damage after just one take of filming this scene, the spare blade inscribed 'Max' and 'M69' in felt pen. sword 78 cm long, spare blade 74 cm long. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership.…
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Russell Crowe's set crew pass from the production of the film, Gladiator (2000), in Ouarzazate, Morocco in 1999, the laminated yellow card inscribed 'Gladiator Productions Llc / Crew Pass / Name: Russell Crowe / Dept: Actor - Maximus / Id No: [blank] / Card No: 554 Issue Date: 25 Feb / Ouarzazate, Morocco 1999', with a nylon cord. 6.5 x 10 cm. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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Two General's Army leg wraps, used by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Maximus', in the film, Gladiator (2000), one made from solid material, the other made from rubberised material, each with a simulated aged patina with composite appliques. These two shin guards are both movie worn from the film, Gladiator (2000). They are not a pair: one is the close-camera costume made of rigid material and one is the stunt costume version of the same thing.' Russell Crowe. 51 cm long (each). Accompanied by a letter…
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A life-size prop horse used in the film, Gladiator (2000), realistically rendered in rubberised material with textured chestnut faux fur and mane, supported on a custom designed steel stand. 208 cm high, 221 cm long, 52 cm deep. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. The two prop horses in my collection were used by Ridley Scott as corpses in the chariot scene in the film, Gladiator (2000).' Russell Crowe. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A fully functioning replica Roman chariot from the film, Gladiator (2000), the bowed body overlaid in tan hide and mounted with Classical style appliques rendered in composite material, beneath leather bound scroll handles, mounted on a steel chassis and eight-spoke wooden wheels with steel rims, together with a tubular tow-shaft of conforming decoration. chariot 136 cm high, 206 cm wide, 210 cm long, tow shaft 281.5 cm long. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr…
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A life-size prop horse used in the film, Gladiator (2000), realistically rendered in rubberised material with textured dark brown faux fur and a black mane, supported on a custom designed steel stand. 212 cm high, 226 cm long, 50 cm deep. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A collection of fifteen posters from around the world, advertising the release of the film, Gladiator (2000), with countries including Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Japan, Norway, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Thailand and Turkey. largest 154 x 112.5 cm. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A blue satin robe worn by Russell Crowe as the character 'James J. Braddock' in the film, Cinderella Man (2005), worn in the scene depicting the World Heavyweight Championship bout between 'James J. Braddock' and 'Max Baer' on 13 June 1935, together with a matching silk belt, which was not used in the film, but was substituted with the accompanying rope belt. The robe came with a satin belt but we swapped it for a rope belt to fit more with the period.' Russell Crowe. Accompanied by a letter from Russell…
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A pair of Everlast blue satin trunks worn by Russell Crowe as the character 'James J. Braddock' in the film, Cinderella Man (2005), worn in the scene depicting the World Heavyweight Championship bout between 'James J. Braddock' and 'Max Baer' on 13 June 1935, with an elastic waistband, bearing the cloth logo 'Everlast / Sporting Goods / Mfg. Co / New York / Trade Marked Reg. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A pair of boxing boots worn by Russell Crowe as the character 'James J. Braddock' in the film, Cinderella Man (2005), worn in the scene depicting the World Heavyweight Championship bout between 'James J. Braddock' and 'Max Baer' on 13 June 1935, black leather, with a rubber sole, embroidered to the outer ankle area with a white shamrock. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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One of a limited number of 'stadium' jackets designed as a gift from Russell Crowe to the principle cast of the film, Cinderella Man (2005), navy wool with a leather shell to the shoulders, embroidered with patches and mottos inspired by designs from the film, sewn with a label 'Roots / Canada'. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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The Heavy Weight Champion Boxer of the World certificate presented to James J. Braddock by the National Boxing Association of America, dated 10th February 1937, During the shooting of Cinderella Man in 2004, I became obsessed by the life and career of James J. Braddock. This is the actual certificate presented to Braddock by the National Boxing Association [of America] after becoming Heavy Weight Champion of the World from 1935 to 1937. [The certificate was] purchased from the Braddock family via an agent…
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A brown leather boxer's protector used in the film, Cinderella Man (2005), featured in the scene depicting the Heavy Weight Championship bout, James J. Braddock vs. Max Baer on 13 June 1935, brown suede leather with elastic support. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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An Ultimate Classic boxing glove, signed by Russell Crowe, Ron Howard and Renee Zellweger during the filming of Cinderella Man (2005), 33 cm high. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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James J. Braddock's Gold Travelling Card, presented by the International Longshoreman's Association, 9 July 1935, the rectangular gilt metal plaque inscribed 'Traveling [sic] Card / Issued to / James J. Braddock / By the / International Longshoreman's / Association / July 9, 1935', with inscribed facsimile signature 'Joseph P. Ryan' and 'President', stamped maker's mark 'Igk Diege & Clust' verso. 5.5 cm high, 9 cm wide. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership, together with a…
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A collection of art department props made for the film, Cinderella Man (2005). (8), comprising ephemera designed in period style, including a menu for The Continental Club, New York, a cardboard coaster for The Continental Club, New York, a program for the New York State Athletic Association Boxing Championships Paulie Greenberg vs. Eddie Donahue boxing match, a Martin Dairy Past Due notice, a business card inscribed 'New Era Taxi Cab Company / Owner James J. Braddock / 937 31ST Street / North Bergen, N.J'…
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A collection of art department props made for the film, Cinderella Man (2005). (8), comprising ephemera designed in period style, including a menu for The Continental Club, New York, a cardboard coaster for The Continental Club, New York, a program for the New York State Athletic Association Boxing Championships Paulie Greenberg vs. Eddie Donahue boxing match, a Martin Dairy Past Due notice, a business card inscribed 'New Era Taxi Cab Company / Owner James J. Braddock / 937 31ST Street / North Bergen, N.J'…
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James J. Braddock's cancelled relief cheque from the Emergency Relief Administration of New Jersey, handwritten inscription 'Cancelled June 19th-1935 John O'Neill' and verso 'Paid in Full / June 19th-1935 / John J O'Neill / Hudson County, together with an enveloped inscribed in hand 'Relief Note Braddock' and with a printed with an advertisement for the World's Heavyweight Championship boxing match at Madison Square Garden Bowl, 13 June 1935. During the research for the movie Cinderella Man (2005) we found…
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A violin by Leandro Bisiach Snr (1894 - 1946), used by Russell Crowe as the character 'Captain Jack Aubrey' in the film, Master and Commander (2003), Milan, dated 1890, the back of two pieces of maple of irregular horizontal figure, the ribs of similar wood, the scroll of narrower figure, the front of two pieces of spruce of fine grain in the centre, broadening towards the flanks, the varnish of an orange-brown colour, labelled 'Leandro Bisiach della Scuola Cremonese fece in Milano 1890, Piazza del Duomo',…
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A silver-mounted violin bow by Thomas R. Egan (fl Los Angeles), Los Angeles, circa 1990, octagonal stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver bands, stamped 'Thomas R. Egan' on the handle. 62 grams. Accompanied by a copy of a valuation from Vita Dolce Violins, Los Angeles, dated 19 July 2002. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A silver-mounted violin bow by Victor Fetique (1872-1933), Paris, circa 1920, round stick, the ebony frog with silver rings and pearl eyes, silver overlaid adjuster, stamped 'Vtor Fetique \xE0 Paris' on the handle. 59 grams. Accompanied by a copy of a valuation from Vita Dolce Violins, Los Angeles, dated 19th July 2002. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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Captain Jack Aubrey's' number 2 'dress blues', as worn by Russell Crowe in the film, Master and Commander (2003), worn in the scene in which 'Captain Jack Aubrey' orders his crew to land, in order for 'Dr Maturin' to operate on his own wound, comprising a dark blue, long wool Captain's coat with gold thread embroidered shoulder boards and brass Naval buttons, a cream coloured ruffled cotton shirt, a cream wool vest, cream coloured breeches and a black neck wrap tie, and a pair of high top black leather…
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Russell Crowe's seat back from the film, American Gangster (2007), 17 cm high, 53 cm wide. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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Denzel Washington's seat back from the film, American Gangster (2007), 17 cm high, 53 cm wide. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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Ridley Scott's seat back from the film, American Gangster (2007), 17 cm high, 53 cm wide. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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Russell Crowe's seat back from the film, 3:10 To Yuma (2007), inscribed with his character's name, 'Ben Wade, 17 cm x 53 cm. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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Ben Wade's' costume, as worn by Russell Crowe in the film, 3:10 To Yuma (2007), including a black velvet jacket, black moleskin trousers with a pattern sewn to the side of one leg, a black vest sewn with a diamond and pinstripe pattern, a grey collarless shirt, a cream wool undershirt and a black felt hat with a turquoise mounted leather band, together with a costume department mock-up comprising a drawing of Russell Crowe dressed as 'Ben Wade', a selection of fabric swatches used in the costume and an…
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Ben Wade's' sketch book, as used by Russell Crowe in the film, 3:10 to Yuma (2007), bound in tan leather, containing various sketches in pencil. 18 cm high, 13 cm wide, 3 cm deep. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A Thomas Cook oilskin long coat, given as a gift from Russell Crowe to the crew of the film, 3:10 to Yuma (2007), Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A collection of jewellery worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Cal McAffrey', in the film, State of Play (2009), including a Mexican silver bangle, a pink plastic bracelet inscribed 'Every Woman Counts', a multi-coloured woven nylon bracelet, and a gilt metal Haverford College graduation ring, inscribed 'Haverford / 1986'. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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Four Sichel bespoke hooded tour jackets which were a gift to the crew of the film, State of Play (2009), from Russell Crowe, with black leather shell arms and a polyester body, a woven patch inscribed 'State of Play' to the front left panel, the motto 'The Pen is Mightier than the Sword' and 'Los Angeles / Washington DC / 2008' sewn to the left and right arm, sewn to the reverse with the Latin motto 'Omnia Nova E Toto Mundo Per Omn Tempus', together with a white rabbit motif on the hood and an 'S' insignia…
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A pair of scuffed brown leather casual shoes, worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Cal McAffrey', in the film, State of Play (2009), Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A Pittsburgh Steelers NFL team scarf, worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Cal McAffrey', in the film, State of Play (2009), 90 cm long. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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The Templar tunic and chain mail worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Robin Longstride', in the film, Robin Hood (2010), the sleeveless tunic in grey suede with a central crest, together with imitation chain mail composed of synthetic material. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney. This is the Templar tunic and full chain mail, (plastic), that Robin Longstride takes from the body of Robert of Loxley. This was worn by me during the…
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A brown leather hood worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Robin Longstride', in the film, Robin Hood (2010), one of three hoods used in the film, Robin Hood, this example was used in most close-action shots. 74 cm long. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team reversible grey zip-front jacket worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'John Brennan' in the film, The Next Three Days (2010), with a grey exterior, the interior black with a yellow pin stripe across the arms and 'P' sewn on the upper left side. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney. This jacket was worn during the prison break sequence. It's the one John Brennan reverses to blend into the crowd.' Russell…
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A blue wool vest, worn by Russell Crowe as the character 'Javert' in the film, Les Miserables (2012), the sleeves vest with a high black collar embroidered to the front with fleur de lis, brass buttons. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney. This vest was part of my costume for Les Miserables (2012). The actual uniform had sleeves and a tail. When filming horse riding scenes in this costume, with a blue riding coat over the top, it was very…
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The costume worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Javert', during the performance of the song, Stars, in the film, Les Miserables (2012), including a black wool jacket with tails, woven silver lapels and silver buttons, the high collar embroidered with feather motifs in silver thread and with red lining, together with a pair of black wool trousers with a red stripe to the outer side and leather straps for horse riding, the jacket sewn with the label 'Academy Costumes / London'. Accompanied by a letter…
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A pair of bentwood framed cane seated 'campaign' folding armchairs, used in the film, The Water Diviner (2014), first quarter 20th century, each with a rounded back and a hinged folding mechanism incorporated into the seat and armrests. 116 cm high, 55.54 cm wide, 77 cm deep. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership and a signed colour printed photograph of the scene in which the chairs appear. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney. These period campaign chairs were used in the…
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A Baltic pine campaign side cabinet, used in the film, The Water Diviner (2014), late 19th/early 20th century, the cabinet in three separate sections with hinged doors to the top and centre enclosing storage compartments, above three full-length drawers, the cabinet appeared as set decoration in the tent of the character, 'Colonel Hughes'. 204 cm high, 139 cm wide, 59.5 cm deep. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership and a colour printed photograph of the scene in which the…
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A limited edition poster made for the release of the film, Noah, (2013), signed by Russell Crowe, 99 cm high, 83 cm wide. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A 'Don Juan' costume from the wardrobe of Errol Flynn in the film, Adventures of Don Juan (1948), modelled in the 17th century Spanish style, comprising a light olive green damask cape and doublet, designed by William Travilla, with a repeating stylised leaf and flower pattern, together with olive coloured slim fitting breeches by an unknown designer, with a yellow cord applique to each leg, the doublet and cape each with a Warner Bros Pictures label sewn to the interior and inscribed 'Errol Flynn', with…
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Charles Blackman. born 1928. Seated Figure, Charles Blackman. born 1928. Seated Figure. oil and enamel paint on gauze on board. 76 x 62 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, acquired directly from the artist. Australian and International Paintings, Christie's Australia, Melbourne, 2 May 2002, lot 93, illustrated. Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above
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A mounted Mosasaur (Platecarpus ictericus) skull, late Cretaceous Period, Niobrara Formation, Kansas, mounted on a black enamelled metal stand, within a glazed display case. skull 47 x 46 x 25 cm, glazed case 55.5 cm high, 60 cm wide, 39.5 cm deep, plinth 100 x 66 x 45.5 cm. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Leonardo DiCaprio, Los Angeles. Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above, December 2008. The fossil relative of the monitor lizard family, which…
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A Singer treadle-based sewing machine, circa 1910, the rectangular oak body with a central concealed compartment housing the sewing machine, above four drawers and an iron base with an integral foot pedal, stamped serial number F299796. 76 cm high, 93 cm long, 35 cm depth. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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An Italian four panel painted leather screen, 18th/19th century, each rectangular panel painted with a cartouche depicting a landscape scene, above faunal motifs and urns containing arrangements of flowers and fruit, on a maroon ground. each panel 203 cm high, 58 cm wide. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A monumental Italian six panel painted leather screen, 18th century, painted with an overall scene depicting a lakeside villa, with figures in a garden in the foreground, against a mountainous background. each panel 237 cm high, 75 cm wide. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A Spanish four panel painted leather screen, 18th/19th century, each shaped rectangular panel painted with scrolling and trailing foliage in segments divided by buttoned leather strap work, on a turquoise ground. each panel 200 cm high, 56 cm wide. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A 17th century Flemish verdure tapestry, with a central scene depicting a densely wooded lakeside landscape, a swan to the foreground, within a border interspersed with portraits and landscape vignettes. 330 cm high, 332 cm wide. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A Truetone L21 'Tobacco Sunburst' acoustic guitar, inscribed by Les Paul, circa 1960s, American made, with a nitrocellulose 'Tobacco Sunburst' finish, double bound ply body with bolt-on neck, nickel tailpiece, height adjustable rosewood bridge with rosewood base, three screw plastic pickguard, ebony stained fingerboard with block inlays, three-on-plate machine head with white plastic buttons, together with a soft case with silver lining, inscribed by Les Paul 'To Russell, call me and I'll help you tune…
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A Grammer 'Johnny Cash' G50 'Tobacco Sunburst' acoustic guitar, circa 1960s, American made, serial number 5091, nitrocellulose 'Tobacco Sunburst' finish, bound body, solid spruce top with maple back sides and neck, rosewood fingerboard, six chrome plated machine heads, rosewood bridge, bone nut and saddle, double ply black pickguard, hard case with silver interior. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A Fender Telecaster 'Black' electric guitar, 1976, American made, serial number 704301, refinished black polyurethene finish, maple neck with 'Skunk-Stripe' routing, twenty one medium-jumbo frets, 7.25 inch fretboard radius, six chrome plated 'F' stamp machine heads, ash body, bullet truss rod, black multi-ply pickguard, two single coil pickups, six saddle steel barrel bridge, one volume control, one tone control, tweed hard case with an orange velour interior. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe…
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An Epiphone Les Paul Deluxe 'Metallic Blue Sparkle' electric guitar, 2000, inscribed by Les Paul, Korean made, serial number U00072691, polyurethane 'Metallic Blue Sparkle' finish, bound mahogany body and neck, six 'Kluson style' machine heads with green plastic 'Tulip' buttons, bound rosewood fretboard with Pearloid 'Trapeze' inlays, chrome plated Tune-o-Matic style bridge with stop tail, two 'Mini' humbuckers with cream surrounds, cream pickguard, two volume controls, two tone controls, one pickup…
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A Gibson Es-150 'Sunburst' electric guitar, 1955, American made, serial number 53128, nitrocellulose 'Sunburst' finish, hollowbody construction, laminated maple body, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and 'Dot' pearl inlays, holly headstock veneer with silkscreened Gibson motif, six chrome plated Gotoh machine heads, height adjustable rosewood bridge with rosewood base, nickel trapeze tailpiece, single P90 pickup, one volume control, one tone control, hard case with gold interior. Accompanied by a…
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A Gibson L4CES 'Black' electric guitar, 1992, American made, serial number 91352494, six gold plated 'Kluson Deluxe' machine heads, bound laminated maple body, mahogany neck, East Indian rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl 'Split Parralellogram' inlays, mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and 'Rose' inlay, holly headstock veneer, gold plated Tune-o-Matic bridge with rosewood base, faux tortoiseshell pickguard, gold plated L-4T tailpiece, two humbucking pickups, two volume controls, two tone controls, original…
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A Gretsch 400C Synchromatic 'Tobacco Sunburst' guitar, 1990, Serial number 9111400C-60, polyurethane 'Sunburst' finish, double bound body with set neck, spruce top, flamed maple back and sides, gold plated 'lyre' tailpiece, height adjustable 'Synchronized' rosewood bridge with rosewood base, bound tortoiseshell pickguard, ebony fingerboard with 'Split Hump' inlays, six gold plated 'Grover Style' Gretsch machine heads, hard case with maroon lining. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his…
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A Gretsch 6117D Anniversary 'Suburst' guitar, 1963, American made, serial number 56424, maple hollowbody construction, nitrocellulose 'Tobacco Sunburst' finish, two 'F' holes, six chrome plated open gear machine heads, bound maple body and neck, rosewood fingerboard with 'Thumbnail' mother-of-pearl block inlays, black headstock with mother-of-pearl Grestch logo, gold Plexiglass pickguard with Gretsch motif, chrome plated pinned Tune-o-Matic style bridge, Gretsch 'G' tailpiece, two 'Hi-Lo Tron' pickups, one…
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A Gretsch 6192 'Sunburst' guitar, 1965, American made, serial number 65034, maple hollowbody construction, nitrocellulose 'Tobacco Sunburst' finish, bound 'F' holes, six gold plated Grover machine heads, bound maple body and neck, ebony fingerboard with 'Thumbnail' mother-of-pearl block inlays, bound headstock with mother-of-pearl Grestch logo, gold Plexiglass pickguard, gold plated pinned Tune-o-Matic style bridge, 'Bigsby B6G' Tremolo, one 'Filtertron' humbucking pickup (bridge), one 'Supertron'…
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A Gretsch 6117 Anniversary 'Sunburst' guitar, 1971, American made, serial number 71764, maple hollowbody construction, nitrocellulose 'Tobacco Sunburst' finish, two 'F' holes, six chrome plated Gotoh machine heads, bound maple body and neck, rosewood fingerboard with 'Thumbnail' mother-of-pearl block inlays, black headstock with mother-of-pearl Grestch logo, chrome plated pinned Tune-o-Matic style bridge, Gretsch 'G' tailpiece, two 'Hi-Lo Tron' pickups, one master volume control, two pickup specific volume…
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A Gretsch 6119 Tenessee Rose 'Cherry Red' guitar, 1995, Japanese made, serial number 9512119-1215, polyurethane cherry red finish, hollowbody construction with 'F' holes, six chrome Gretsch 'Butterbean' machine heads, bound maple body and neck, ebony fingerboard with 'Thumbnail' mother-of-pearl block inlays, mother-of-pearl Grestch logo headstock, chrome plated pinned Tune-o-Matic style bridge, 'Bigsby' Tremolo, two 'Filtertron' humbucking pickups, one master volume control, two pickup specific volume…
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A Gretsch Broadkaster 6119B electric bass guitar, 2001, Japanese made, serial number 0112119B-609, polyurethane 'Orange' finish, hollowbody construction with 'F' holes, four chrome machine heads, bound maple body and neck, ebony fingerboard with 'Thumbnail' mother-of-pearl block inlays, mother-of-pearl Grestch logo headstock, chrome plated 'Tune-o-Matic' style bridge with rosewood base, chrome plated 'G' tailpiece, two humbucking pickups, one master volume control, two pickup specific volume controls, one…
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A Gretsch 'Bo Diddley' 'Fire Bird Red' electric guitar, 2004, Chinese made, serial number CY04122071, polyurethene 'Fire Bird Red' finish, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, wrap-around adjustable bridge, single 'Gretsch Special Design' humbucker, one volume control, one tone control, one tone switch. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney
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A Gretsch 6118 Anniversary 'Smoke Green' electric guitar, 2003, Japanese made, serial number JT03-052465, polyurethane '2-Tone Smoke Green' finish, six deluxe high gear ratio machine heads, hollowbody construction with 'F' holes, bound maple body and neck, ebony-stained rosewood fingerboard with 'Thumbnail' mother-of-pearl block inlays, mother-of-pearl Grestch logo headstock logo, chrome plated Gretsch 'G' tailpiece, 'Space Control' roller bridge, two 'Filtertron' humbucking pickups, chrome plated solid…
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A limited edition Gibson Elvis Presley 'The King' J-200 'Black' acoustic guitar, no. 90 of 250 for 1997, American made, serial number 93206002, black nitrocellulose finish, A-Grade Sitka Spruce top with A-Grade Curly Maple back and sides, mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard with 'The King' motif mother-of-pearl inlays, six gold plated 'Tulip' machine heads, a holly headstock veneer with mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and a 'Kings Crown' motif, hard case with purple crushed velvet velour. Accompanied by a…
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A Gretsch 6120 'Blue Sunburst' electric guitar, 2004, Japanese made, serial number JT04085282, polyurethane 'Blue Burst' finish, six gold plated Grover 'Rotomatic' machine heads, hollowbody construction with 'F' holes, bound maple body and neck, 12 inch ebony fingerboard with 'Thumbnail' mother-of-pearl block inlays, mother-of-pearl Grestch logo headstock logo, gold plated 'Bigsby B6G' tremolo, gold plated 'Adjust-o-Matic' bridge with rosewood base, two gold plated 'Filtertron' humbucking pickups, gold…
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A Gretsch G6120SHLTV Brian Setzer 'Hot Rod' electric guitar, 2004, Japanese made, serial number JT04096261, nitrocellulose 'Lime Gold' finish, six deluxe Sperzel nickel plated machine heads, hollowbody construction with 'F' holes, bound maple body and neck, 9.45 inch ebony fingerboard with 'Thumbnail' mother-of-pearl block inlays, mother-of-pearl Grestch logo headstock logo, gold plated 'Bigsby B6C' tremolo, chrome plated and pinned 'Adjust-o-Matic' bridge with rosewood base, two chrome plated 'Filtertron'…
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A Gretsch White Falcon G6136T 'White' electric guitar, 2005, Japanese made, serial number JT05022175, white polyurethene finish, six gold plated 'Grover Imperial' machine heads, hollowbody construction with 'F' holes, maple body and neck with deluxe gold sparkle binding, ebony fingerboard with 'Western Motif' mother-of-pearl block inlays, gold sparkle Grestch logo headstock logo, gold plated 'Bigsby' tremolo, gold plated 'Adjust-o-Matic' bridge with rosewood base, two gold plated 'Filtertron' humbucking…
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A rare Martin 2-42 Parlour 'Natural' acoustic guitar, circa 1870, American (New York) made, gloss nitrocellulose finish, solid Adirondack Spruce top, solid Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with bound ebony fingerboard, 'Style 42' abalone purfling to soundboard, ivory bridge, slotted headstock with Brazilian Rosewood faceplate, hard case with red interior. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney. Show Catalogue Notes. Catalogue…
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Three 1968 Billboard Special Surveys, from the estate of the late Mr Johnny Cash and Mrs June Carter Cash, each dated July 20, 1968, including two Hot Country Singles surveys with 'Folsom Prison Blues' listed as the number one song, and one Hot Country LPs survey with 'Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison' listed as the number one album, laminated on wooden bases. 43 x 21.5 cm, 43 x 21.5 cm and 43 x 15 cm. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Property from the Estate of…
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An Australian Gold Record presented to Johnny Cash in recognition of record sales in excess of 18,000 for Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash, in 1971, mounted on a hardwood shield, with a plaque inscribed 'Presented to / Johnny Cash / By / Australian Record Company Limited / March 1971 / For Record Sales in Excess of 18,000 Albums'. record 30 cm diameter, shield 51 x 35.5 cm. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Property from the Estate of Johnny Cash and June…
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An Australian Gold Record presented to Johnny Cash in recognition of record sales in excess of 12,000 for Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, in 1971, mounted on a hardwood shield, with a plaque inscribed 'Presented to / Johnny Cash / By / Australian Record Company Limited / March 1971 / For Record Sales in Excess of 12,000 Albums'. record 30 cm diameter, shield 51 x 35.5 cm. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Property from the Estate of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash…
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An Australian Gold Record presented to Johnny Cash in recognition of record sales in excess of 37,000 for Johnny Cash at San Quentin, in 1971, mounted on a hardwood shield, with a plaque inscribed 'Presented to / Johnny Cash / By / Australian Record Company Limited / March 1971 / For Record Sales in Excess of 37,000 Albums'. record 30 cm diameter, shield 51 x 35.5 cm. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Property from the Estate of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash,…
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The 1986 Grammy Award Presented to Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Sam Phillips, Rick Nelson and Chips Moman, For Best Spoken Word or Non Musical Recording for Interviews from the Class of '55 Recording Session, gold plated gramophone on a wooden base with plaque affixed to front. 17 cm high. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Property from the Estate of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, Sotheby's, New York, 14-16 September 2004, lot 460.…
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A 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 saloon, New South Wales registration DPE53A, with a 5.0ltr V8 engine, automatic transmission, 'Obsidian Black' with black leather interior, odometer reading circa 101,661 kilometres, engine no. 11396030294187, chassis no. WDB220/752A218879, sold with current New South Wales registration, in association with Premier Auto Wholesale, licence number MD18049. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Sandersons Eastern Suburbs Pty Ltd, Sydney. Mr…
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A 1917 500cc 'Precision' motorcycle, Mdl-18560, the 500cc v-twin belt drive engine coupled to a countershaft transmission, equipped with a full lighting set, horn, rear carrier, leather fronted tool boxes, footboards and pump, offered together with a display plinth, unregistered, in association with Premier Auto Wholesale, licence number MD18049. 230 cm long, 86 cm high to the top of the seat. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Bonham's & Goodman, Melbourne, 28…
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A 2008 custom 'Rabbitohs' chopper motorcycle, designed and made for Russell Crowe by Orange County Choppers, with a 1647 cc (100 ci.) S&S engine, coupled to a Baker six speed transmission, with Orange County Choppers custom 'rabbit ear' wheels, 'cross' motif indicators, handle grips, rear number plate surround, fuel tank, exhaust pipes and front and rear fenders, (offered together with substitute standard components to allow for registration), a custom 'Rabbitohs' construction worker hard hat - Australian…
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A limited edition Donald Bradman display, 'The Bradman Record / 1927-1949', comprising two full size cricket bats, one signed with two painted portraits by Dave Thomas, the other printed to the front with Donald Bradman's playing statistics, within a glazed display case, with a plaque inscribed 'Bradman / 4 of 25 NZ. 114 cm high, 51 cm wide, 11 cm deep (overall). Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Martin Crowe MBE, New Zealand. Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney,…
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A New Zealand Test Cricket '200 Club' cricket bat, signed by double centurions in New Zealand Test cricket in the 20th century, including Martin Donnelly (1949), Bert Sutcliffe (1955), Graham Dowling (1968), Glen Turner (in two matches in 1972), Martin Crowe (1991), Bryan Young (1997) and Mathew Sinclair (1999), edition # 7/100. 85.5 cm long. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Martin Crowe MBE, New Zealand. Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above in…
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A limited edition Donald Bradman and Martin Crowe signed 'The Martin Crowe Testimonial 1996-1997' cricket bat, commemorating Donald Bradman and Martin Crowe as the only two cricketers to have scored 299 runs in a Test innings, Bradman in the 4th Test, Australia vs. South Africa in Adelaide, in 1932, and Crowe in the 1st Test, New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka in Wellington, New Zealand, in 1991, edition # 80/99. 50 cm high. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Martin…
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A Gunn & Moore cricket bat, used by Martin Crowe to score his 17th and final Test century, England vs. New Zealand, Old Trafford, 1994, inscribed on the blade 'Last Test 100 (17) /. 115 vs. England / Old Trafford 1994' and to the back 'Last Test 100 / 115 vs. England / Old Trafford / July 94', initialled to the top of the handle 'Mdc' and '3'. 85 cm long. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Martin Crowe MBE, New Zealand. Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from…
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Max Gimblett. born 1935. (Two artistically created cricket bats), Max Gimblett. born 1935. (Two artistically created cricket bats). mixed media. each signed and dated 'Martin Crowe' and 'Max Gimblett '95'. 85 cm high (each). Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Martin Crowe MBE, New Zealand. Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2006
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A Gunn & Moore cricket bat, used by Martin Crowe to score 142 Test runs, England vs. New Zealand, Lords, 1994, inscribed to the blade '142 vs England / Lords 1994' and to the back '142 VS / England / Lords 94', initialled to the top of the handle 'Mdc' and '1'. 85 cm long. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Martin Crowe MBE, New Zealand. Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2006
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M.J. (Javed) Miandad Khan's Test jersey, framed with career statistics. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Martin Crowe MBE, New Zealand. Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2006
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B.M. (Brian) McMillan Test jersey, framed with career statistics. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Martin Crowe MBE, New Zealand. Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2006
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S.K. (Shane) Warne's Australia Test jersey, framed with career statistics. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Martin Crowe MBE, New Zealand. Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2006
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R.A. (Robin) Smith Test jersey, framed with career statistics. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Martin Crowe MBE, New Zealand. Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2006
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Ravi Shastri's India Test jersey, framed with career statistics. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Martin Crowe MBE, New Zealand. Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2006
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P.A. (Aravinda) de Silva Test jersey, framed with career statistics. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Martin Crowe MBE, New Zealand. Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney, acquired from the above in 2006
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