Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Ice Lavender Hand-Painted Silk Organza Gown Autumn/Winter 2016, Runway Look 17 Ice lavender silk organza gown with halter neckline, pin tucked collar and belt, ruffles and silk chiffon godets, hand painted in a botanical design Approximate measurements: Chest 32', waist 28', length at back 65', length at front 60' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBELLISHMENT DETAILS Halterneck dress in silk organza sourced from Italy. Embellished with hand cut, godet hand finished running from the collar to the hem for a very flowy look. Lilium flowers hand painted on the bodice and growing from the waist down to knee level. HOURS OF WORK It took approx. 200 hours for the painting alone. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £98,000 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