Gucci Marmont Double G Hardware Detail
Decorative Art / Fashion Accessory (Close-up) • Gucci Design Team (under Creative Director Alessandro Michele)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Luxury Fashion / Maximalism
Medium & Technique
Gilded or gold-toned metal hardware on quilted calfskin leather (matelassé technique)
Creation Period
Contemporary, circa 2016-present
Dimensions & Format
Small-scale accessory detail; overall handbag typical size approx. 10x6 inches
Subject Description
A close-up of the iconic 'Double G' logo, a reinterpretation of a running G design from the Gucci archives. The hardware is set against chevron-pattern quilted leather.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Poor; the object shows significant signs of wear and heavy use.
Estimated Market Value
$600 - $1,200 (Adjusted for heavy condition issues)
Auction Estimate
$400 - $700
Provenance History
Likely commercial retail purchase; no specific exhibition history visible.
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the 21st-century resurgence of 'logomania' and Gucci's aesthetic transformation under Alessandro Michele, blending archival motifs with contemporary luxury standards.
Notable Features
Distinctive interlocking semi-circular 'G' symbols; signature zig-zag matelassé stitching pattern characteristic of the Marmont collection.
Condition Issues
Major plating loss and scratching on the gold-toned hardware exposing base metal; scuffing and loss of finish on the leather edges; dirt accumulation in the matelassé grooves.
Conservation Recommendations
Hardware replating is required to restore appearance. Professional leather cleaning and conditioning to prevent further cracking of the calfskin.