GUARDIAN NERO MARMO | Édition d’Artiste

Collector’s Artifact

GUARDIAN

Nero Marmo
Édition d’Artiste
Archive ID: MM GUARDIAN NM 001

Guardian Nero Marmo draws from the gravity of Italian stone. A deep black surface with a liquid sheen, recalling polished marble floors in historic Italian galleries, where light moves slowly across dense material. The finish reflects subtly, absorbing more than it reveals, creating depth through restraint rather than shine.

hand painted details by Marcel Katz. Each frame carries tonal variation and surface movement inspired by natural marble veining. No two pieces resolve the same way. What appears uniform reveals complexity on closer inspection, preserving the presence of the hand within the object.

Handcrafted in Modena, Italy, Guardian Nero Marmo transforms the Guardian silhouette into a wearable sculpture of permanence and protection. The form is bold and architectural, designed to hold weight both visually and physically. This is eyewear conceived as structure, meant to anchor the wearer rather than decorate them.

An optional sculptural stand accompanies the work, made in house in the United States from copper and nickel soldered metal, then patina aged to achieve a raw, industrial, gallery ready presence. The stand allows the frame to exist beyond function, positioned as an object of record.

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Provenance

• Archive ID: MM GUARDIAN NM 001

• Edition: Édition d’Artiste

• Edition size: 3 pieces worldwide

• Handcrafted in Modena, Italy

• hand painted details by Marcel Katz

• Serialized, authenticated, and archived as individual works

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Details

• Material: Premium Italian cellulose acetate

• Lenses: ZEISS

• Hardware: Stainless steel components for longevity

• Finish: Hand painted details, one of one surface character per piece

• Optical: Can be fit with prescription lenses upon request, including transition lenses

• Optional stand: Copper and nickel soldered metal, patina aged, sculptural industrial finish

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Size & Fit

• Lens Width: 49 mm

• Bridge: 25 mm

• Temple Length: 145 mm

• Frame Width: 151 mm

• Weight: 40 grams

Every order includes the frame, a leather case, a Maison Marcel presentation box, an outer protective box, a microfiber cloth, authenticity card, certificate of provenance, and the printed care booklet.

A care booklet is included with every order. Clean the lenses with the provided microfiber cloth. Store your frame in its leather case when not in use. Keep it away from heat, alcohol-based products, and salt water. Treat it as you would a collectible object.

Each frame begins with Italian cellulose acetate, shaped and polished by hand in Modena. Artisans refine every line until the form feels inevitable. Precision replaces speed, and every gesture preserves intention.