Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: White and Silver Guipure Tailored Dress with Butterfly Details Autumn/Winter 2016, Runway Look 31 White and silver ornate guipure tailored dress with silk organza bow and ruched pleated sleeves, delicately embroidered with silk thread-work and crystal butterfly brooches Approximate measurements: Shoulders 14', chest 34', waist 29.5', length at back 47', length at front 49', sleeve 6' Footnotes: Design Information FABRIC and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Bespoke silver ornate guipure lace sourced in Switzerland. Silk threadwork for the short sleeves. Old embroidery techniques have been used to create the butterfly brooches in their extraordinary details. HOURS OF WORK It took over 900 hours for the making of this dress. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £72,800 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. Lot to be sold without reserve. 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