  We investigate two-dimensional image decomposition of nearby, morphologically
selected early-type galaxies (ETGs). We are motivated by recent observational
evidence of significant size growth of quiescent galaxies and theoretical
development advocating a two-phase formation scenario for ETGs. We find that a
significant fraction of nearby ETGs show changes in isophotal shape that
require multi-component models. The characteristic sizes of the inner and outer
component are $\sim 3$ and $\sim 15$ kpc. The inner component lies on the
mass-size relation of ETGs at $z \sim 0.25-0.75$, while the outer component
tends to be more elliptical and hints at a stochastic buildup process. We find
real physical differences between the single- and double-component ETGs, with
the double-component galaxies being younger and more metal-rich. The fraction
of double component ETGs increases with increasing $\sigma$ and decreases in
denser environments. We hypothesize that double-component systems were able to
accrete gas and small galaxies until later times, boosting their central
densities, building up their outer parts, and lowering their typical central
ages. In contrast, the oldest galaxies, perhaps due to residing in richer
environments, have no remaining hints of their last accretion episode.
