A 128-year-old Italian violin that Russell Crowe learned to play in a few months before starring in Master and Commander stole the show among film memorabilia on offer at the Oscar-winning actor’s auction. A leather jock strap, one used chariot … what are we bid for Russell Crowe’s divorce detritus? The auction, titled The Art of Divorce, took place on the actor’s 54th birthday and the 15th anniversary of his wedding to singer Danielle Spencer. Before the auction, Sotheby’s predicted the eclectic offerings, covering films, guitars, art, watches, sporting memorabilia and Crowe’s jewellery gifts to Spencer, would bring between $2.6m and $3.7m. The pair sold for $10,000 to the National Museum of Australia, while Sotheby’s had anticipated between $10,000 and $15,000.

Source: The Guardian April 07, 2018 16:39 UTC