Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Pale Mint Hand-Painted Silk Crêpe and Gazar Gown Autumn/Winter 2017, Runway Look 51 Pale mint silk crêpe and gazar gown, hand-painted in metallic pastel leaf and floral design, embroidered with silver metallic thread, micro sequins and glass beads Approximate measurements: Chest 34', waist 26', hips 38.5', length to the back 69', length at front 48' Footnotes: Worn by Sonam Kapoor to the IWC Filmmaker Award gala at 2017 Dubai International Film Festival Design Information Iridescent silver acanthus baroque and floral motif with hand-painted details in pearlescent metallic and stained-glass style paints. The baroque elements and mint leaves are hand-painted over a metallic base using specialised stained-glass paint, allowing the silver to shine through the transparency of the colour. The intricate baroque design is further enhanced with foil detailing, with each element carefully hand-painted using pearlescent pigments. The surface is then delicately hand-embroidered with ultra-micro silver sequins, silver bugle and cut beads, and touches of silver metallic thread to highlight the design. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £56,000 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