Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Raspberry Tulle Ballgown Autumn/Winter 2019, Runway Look 47 Ruby red and raspberry tulle layered ballgown featuring an asymmetrically hand pleated bodice and a tiered ruffle skirt, enriched with growing tulle and silk organza frills, finished with a 3D flower corsage Approximate measurements: Chest 35', waist 24', hips 37', length at back 60', length at front 63' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Mix of illusion tulle, silk tulle and veil tulle in raspberry and red colours. Different hand pleating and tulle hand manipulation techniques were used. Hand-manipulated petals and frills hand stitched creating a garland pattern in degrade of sizes. HOURS OF WORK It took a total of 1,380 hours to complete this gown. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £66,000 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