Interlocking G Marmont Logo Detail
Decorative leather accessory/fashion hardware • Gucci (Italian Luxury Fashion House)
Style & Movement
Contemporary High-Street Fashion / Neo-Romantic Maximalism
Medium & Technique
Gold-toned metal (likely brass or zamak) with a high-shine finish, mounted on quilted/chevron matelassé leather.
Creation Period
Modern (post-2016), Gucci 'Marmont' collection era under Alessandro Michele.
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 1-2 inches (small format hardware), circular/emblematic orientation.
Subject Description
The piece features the iconic interlocking Double G logo, a reinterpretation of an archival 1970s design. The logo is set against black quilted leather with visible stitching patterns.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair/Poor. The piece exhibits heavy surface wear and degradation.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 (as a damaged second-hand component/item)
Auction Estimate
$20 - $80 (as-is condition)
Provenance History
Likely a consumer-owned fashion accessory (handbag or belt); visible wear suggests consistent personal use over several years.
Art Historical Significance
Significant as a symbol of 'Logomania' in 21st-century fashion history. The Marmont line revitalized Gucci's market presence and became a definitive aesthetic marker of the late 2010s.
Notable Features
The specific distressing of the metal suggests a 'vintage' finish that may have been intentional by the manufacturer, but the significant plating loss indicates environmental wear.
Condition Issues
Extensive 'brassing' (loss of gold plating), deep scratches, oxidation, and pitting on the metal surface. The surrounding leather shows compression and moisture wear.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional polishing and re-plating of the hardware; leather conditioning and cleaning to prevent further cracking of the grains.