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GUARDIAN "Skeleton Gravel"

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GUARDIAN “SKELETON GRAVEL” — EDITION OF 150

Wearable Sculpture · Limited Edition · Edition of 150

GUARDIAN “Skeleton Gravel” is a study in transparency, structure and restraint. The Guardian I silhouette is rendered in translucent acetate, allowing the internal construction and visible nose bridge to become part of the design rather than disappear beneath the surface.

The frame’s lightweight architecture creates a dialogue between form and absence, giving the piece a more exposed, mechanical character while maintaining the substantial geometry associated with Guardian. The result is a wearable sculpture that balances visual clarity with long-wear comfort.

Conceived in Miami and handcrafted in Modena, Italy, Skeleton Gravel was produced in an edition of 150 pieces worldwide. Each frame was individually engraved, numbered and accompanied by archival documentation, preserving the work within the Maison Marcel archive as a limited study in transparency and precision.

Details

Model: Guardian I

Variant: Skeleton Gravel

Classification: Wearable Sculpture · Limited Edition

Edition: 150 pieces worldwide

Primary medium: Translucent acetate

Frame character: Transparent / skeletal construction

Design feature: Visible nose bridge

Silhouette: Lightweight Guardian I structure

Designed in: Miami

Handcrafted in: Modena, Italy

Production: Limited edition

Serialization: Each frame individually numbered

Engraving: Included

Archive documentation: Included

Archive status: Recorded within the Maison Marcel archive

SKU: GRD

Provenance

  • Year Released: 2023
  • Edition: 150 Worldwide
  • Origin and Craftsmanship: Designed in Miami. Handcrafted in Modena, Italy using sustainable practices
  • Materials and Optics: Premium cellulose acetate, Carl Zeiss lenses, and standard Italian hardware
  • Finish: Translucent Skeleton Gravel tone with subtle color depth and visible bridge detailing
  • Design and Aesthetics: Lightweight frame merging contemporary elegance with structural transparency
  • Presentation and Papers: Leather cartouche, soft carry bag, cleaning cloth, numbered certificate of authenticity, dust bag, and archival box
  • Patent: US D1,018,652
  • Status: Collected. Not for sale

Collected Artifact.

Preserved in the Maison Marcel archive, this design is no longer available for sale.

Collectors may inquire about private commissions inspired by its spirit, handcrafted exclusively in Modena.

For private inquiries, please visit the Collectors Circle.