Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Hand-Painted Black Column Dress Spring/Summer 2017, Runway Look 53 Black silk organza gown with tiered skirt and scallop edging, hand painted with graphic florals and metallic ink Approximate measurements: shoulders 13.5', chest 31', waist 25', hips 36', length at back 65', length at front 65', sleeves 26' Footnotes: Design Information Peonies and morning-glory flowers hand painted on the silk. Embellished with metallic gold foiling applied by hand rather than the traditional screen-print technic to create the effect of liquid-like metal strokes. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £75,400 Important Auction Notice Please note that all Lots in this auction are subject to both VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer's Premium. If any Lot offered in this auction is exported from the UK within 3 months of the sale date, all VAT may be refunded for an overseas business. VAT on Premium cannot be refunded for non-trade buyers. This is subject to appropriate export documentation being provided. This Lot is being sold As Seen by the Administrators of Ralph & Russo Ventures Limited (in liquidation) with no representations or warranties. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: † † VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing