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Conan's (Arnold Schwarzenegger) Atlantean sword and four behind-the-scenes photos from John Milius' fantasy film Conan the Barbarian. Conan stumbled upon the Atlantean sword in an ancient tomb and used it throughout his adventures. The original owner of the sword lived in Spain when Conan the Barbarian was filmed in Almeria. Schwarzenegger desired a German-speaking taxi driver to assist him throughout the shoot and the consignor's father got the job. As a parting farewell and "thank you" gift, Schwarzenegger gave him one of the Atlantean swords.

The swords in the film were designed by legendary artist Ron Cobb and made by master bladesmith Jody Samson. This sword features Atlantean runes running along the section of blade nearest its handle, and has an interesting design quirk: the handle continues past the guard so the weapon can be held further up. It is one of the most iconic sword designs in cinema history, with a unique look that fits perfectly with the muscular behemoth that is Conan.

This version is made of resin and is painted silver-color to resemble steel, with cord wrapped around the handle as a grip. The sword is intentionally distressed to look old and battle-worn, and comes with a protective, foam-padded case for transport.

The sword is accompanied by four behind-the-scenes photographs showing Schwarzenegger on set in his Conan costume; Schwarzenegger relaxing in a chair; Schwarzenegger posing with an extra; and a large group of crewmembers sitting on the steps of the Temple of Set. The sword exhibits some wear from production use and age. The paint has worn away in various places, exposing the resin underneath, and the resin has chipped away in places, most notably at the tip of the blade and on one side of the guard. The photos exhibit only minor wear. Dimensions: (largest) 37.75" x 6.75" x 1.75" (96 cm x 17 cm x 4.5 cm)

Estimate: $75,000 - 150,000