Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Ice Blue Duchesse Coat Spring/Summer 2018, Runway Look 13 Ice blue double duchesse coat adorned with 3D Swarovski jewelled leaves, Japanese pearls, silk floss flowers and silk cut beads Approximate dress measurements: Shoulders 15', chest 34', length at back 64', length at front 65', sleeve 19.5' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS The ice blue double satin duchesse base is encrusted with 1,700 pieces of handmade 3D Swarovski jewelled leaves. The floral design incorporates silk floss flowers, crystal blue shade xillion, Japanese pearls, and silk cut beads. HOURS OF WORK It took 15 specialist embroiderers three weeks for the embroidery alone and approx. 450 hours for the making. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £71,800 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